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.

Our track record:

  • 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
  • Policy Officer – Black Equity Organisation
  • Public Affairs and Policy Officer – Turn2us
  • Senior Policy Officer – Centre for Cities
  • Policy Lead – Crohn’s and Colitis UK
  • Policy Manager – The Fundraising Regulator
  • Policy Manager – Teaching School Hubs Council
  • Policy and Public Affairs Manager – Starlight Children’s Foundation
  • Policy and Advocacy Manager – Plan UK
  • Senior Policy and Research Analyst – Paul Hamlyn Foundation
  • Senior Policy Advisor – WWF UK
  • Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead – Barnardo’s
  • Advocacy Manager – Anti-Slavery International

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