Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager
Quick answer
River Action is hiring a hybrid Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager (UK-based) paying £45k-£55k to lead their environmental policy strategy and advocacy efforts.
- Role
- Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager
- Organization
- River Action
- Location
- Home based with regular travel to London and across the UK
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-15
The role
River Action is seeking a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead the development of their policy strategy regarding water pollution and scarcity. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, drafting complex policy documents, and influencing government policy at high levels. Based in the UK, the position requires a strategic thinker with strong writing skills and experience in environmental advocacy.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and delivery of policy and advocacy strategies on sewage, industrial water pollution, and water scarcity.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure work is backed by robust policy analysis.
- Translate complex policy data into concise documents for political stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze political developments to identify opportunities for the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, and industry experts.
- Manage strategic policy partnerships and support grassroots community groups.
What it takes
- Experience in a senior policy and advocacy role, ideally in the environmental sector.
- Policy or legislative experience with knowledge of UK government and Parliamentary procedure.
- Strong understanding of the UK water industry and related policies.
- Excellent communication and writing skills for producing persuasive reports and briefings.
- Proven ability to work at a fast pace and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel regularly to London and across the UK.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days holiday, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is home-based but requires regular travel to London and other locations across the UK.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary offered is between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have experience in senior policy roles, a strong understanding of UK water policy, and excellent writing skills to produce persuasive reports.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on July 15th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on River Action's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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