Policy & Public Affairs Executive

Policy & Public Affairs Executive Closing date: 27 July 2026

Are you passionate about influencing policy and making a real difference to reproductive rights in the UK? BPAS is an independent healthcare charity that, for more than 55 years, has advocated for and cared for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist provider of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women each year across more than 50 clinics nationwide.

BPAS is committed to protecting, defending, and advancing abortion rights across the UK. Together our advocacy and campaigns team has delivered generational change in abortion law and access, including the decriminalisation of abortion, the introduction of safe access zones, and the law to allow telemedical abortion care.

We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Executive to join our Advocacy team and help protect, defend, and advance reproductive rights across the UK. This role is part of renewed investment in our advocacy function, offering the opportunity to shape BPAS's public affairs work at a pivotal time for reproductive health & rights.

This is a hybrid role with regular travel to Central London, including Westminster and Parliament, for meetings and events.

Main Duties of the Job

Support the development of BPAS policy positions, producing evidence-based briefings and high-quality consultation responses.

• Monitor political and policy developments, producing regular briefings.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder engagement, including MP meetings, visits, and events.
• Maintain policy resources and stakeholder databases to support advocacy.
• Represent BPAS at external meetings, identifying opportunities to influence policy and strengthen partnerships.
• Work with colleagues across Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications to improve access to reproductive healthcare across the UK.

About You

You'll be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with experience in policy, public affairs, campaigning or stakeholder engagement. You'll have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while building effective relationships.

You'll have experience working in or around Parliament, with elected officials, or within the health, women's or human rights sectors. You'll understand the UK political landscape, the policy-making process and how advocacy, campaigning and communications influence change.

You'll be organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team, sharing BPAS's commitment to equality, inclusion and a woman's right to choose.

Working with us - benefits include

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family friendly policies to support work life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Location

Hybrid - Home working with regular travel for meetings to Central London including Parliament.

Salary

£35,437 - £38,019 per annum depending on skills and experience. This salary is inclusive of Inner London Weighting.

Hours

36 hours per week Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-15:30

Person Specification

• Knowledge of campaigning and of the relationship between the media, advocacy, policy development, and the role of supporters and other campaigners.
• Knowledge of the UK political landscape and of the policy making process.
• Ability to remain non partisan and take objective views that ensure the best outcome for women's choice.
• An understanding of the wider global political landscape that impacts on women's reproductive choice.
• Ability to manage parliamentary monitoring and database systems.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant experience working in Parliament.

Experience

• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders to develop and implement goals.
• Experience of influencing policy, ideally within the women's, health, or human rights sectors.
• Experience of working in or around parliaments or with elected officials.

Employer Name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Legal Notice

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.