Policy Recruitment

We can support you in finding in-demand talented candidates with expertise in policy research, advocacy, legislative affairs, public administration and more. Let us help you build a formidable policy team that will inform decision-making and contribute to meaningful societal change.

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Policy Expertise That Drives Change

Do you have the tools and talent you need to understand and influence domestic, European and international policy for your sector, members or beneficiaries?

At Prospectus, we understand that purpose-driven organisations need policy professionals who understand that their work isn’t just about changing laws, it’s about changing lives. Every policy amendment secured, every ministerial meeting achieved, and every evidence submission crafted has the potential to improve services for vulnerable communities, protect fundamental rights, or redirect resources toward those who need them most.

It demands professionals who combine analytical rigour with political acumen, technical expertise with authentic passion for the communities they represent, and the ability to influence decision-makers while remaining true to organisational mission and values. They transform lived experiences into evidence-based recommendations, translate community needs into policy language, and amplify the voices of those who are rarely heard in government departments.

Our Approach

Our candidates don’t just develop policy positions – they translate community experiences into governmental action, transform evidence into influence, and turn policy opportunities into real improvements in people’s lives. In a world where effective policy engagement increasingly determines social impact, the right policy talent can transform not just your influence, but your entire capacity to create lasting systemic change.

Whether you’re building your policy capability from scratch, expanding an existing function, or seeking transformational policy leadership, we have the expertise, network, and commitment to help you recruit the professionals who will amplify your voice and drive the policy change your mission demands.

Head of Policy – The Fundraising Regulator
Head of Policy – Saferworld
Head of Advocacy and Campaigns – The Circle
Head of Policy and Impact – British Gas Energy Trust
Head of Public Affairs and Policy – Reprieve
Head of Policy and Influencing – Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
Director of Programmes and Advocacy – Lepra
Director of Policy, Influencing and Engagement – Bridges Outcomes Partnerships
Director of Policy, Research and Influencing – National AIDS Trust
Global Policy and Research Director – WaterAid
Director of Communications, Policy and Campaigns – Campaign to Protect Rural England
Director of Policy and Communications – People’s Health Trust