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Featured jobs
Here is our round-up of the latest job opportunities in the sector
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Policy Unit: Policy and Communications Administrator
Part-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Monday 30th March
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Policy & Community Engagement Officer (Public Health), University of Hertfordshire
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Tuesday 31st March
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Science and Technology Project Research Officer (17 internship posts), Government Office for Science
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Wednesday 1st April
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Knowledge Mobilisation Officer, UCL
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Wednesday 8th April
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Economic Policy Network Programme Manager, University of Oxford
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Friday 10th April
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Non-Executive Board Member, Knowledge Exchange UK
Part-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Monday 27th April
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Policy engagement opportunities
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Call for Expressions of Interest: G20 Discussion Forum, POST
The International Affairs and National Security Hub, a policy group within the UK House of Commons Administration, is forming a G20 discussion forum.
Are you an expert on countries that are members of the G20, and on those countries’ approaches to foreign policy and multilateralism? If so, you can support parliamentary staff to develop knowledge and networks relevant to the G20, and to the UK’s engagement with the G20.
Eligibility and express interest by 17:00 on 25 March
Working with government: opportunities for scientists and engineers
Thought about applying your expertise from within the Civil Service? The Government Office for Science has launched a new website to support scientists and engineers exploring Civil Service opportunities.
Explore the new page for practical guidance, case studies, and clear routes to apply your expertise in government – from secondments and advisory roles to fellowships and permanent careers.
Visit Civil service careers website
Join the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
Can you provide expert scrutiny and advice on the ethical, legal, and operational use of machine learning and advanced analytics to support the prevention of youth offending?
For this volunteer role, you will need to attend quarterly meetings and review materials between meetings.
Apply by midday on 30 March
Pre-announcement: ESRC React Awards (launching in spring 2026)
Apply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline services in the UK.
React awards enable time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline public services in the UK. Researchers must work with public sector partners to respond to emerging and urgent evidence needs and deliver impactful outputs within six months.
Read the pre-announcement
Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Can you provide a single authoritative source of independent technical challenge to ministers and officials on issues relating to construction, science and engineering?
This rare opportunity sits at the intersection of science, engineering, policy and delivery, and one that will shape long-term reform.
Apply by 23:55 on 13 April
Health & Safety Executive seeks Chair of the Science Quality and Assurance Group
Are you an eminent scientist, engineer or analyst with evidence of national and/or international impact and demonstrable ability to work confidently across a wide range of relevant scientific disciplines?
Apply to be lead the Science Quality and Assurance Group to provide independent and objective assurance to the HSE Board and the HSE Director of Science on the quality, alignment and impact of HSE’s science, engineering and analysis activities.
Apply by 17 AprilConsultations & Inquiries
Discover the last 14 days of consultations and inquiries from UK national and devolved governments and parliaments.
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April 2026 Catch Limit Review
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 9:00 Thursday 26 March 2026
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The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Wednesday 1 April 2026
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The Comber Road, Dundonald (Abandonment and Stopping-Up) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Wednesday 1 April 2026
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Working towards ending child poverty in Wales
Inquiry View websiteView websiteDeadline: Saturday 4 April 2026
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Dublin Road and Botanic Avenue Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements – Preliminary Engagement
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 17:00 Friday 10 April 2026
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The Cycle Routes (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 18:00 Friday 10 April 2026
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The Government Resources and Accounts (Northern Ireland) Act 2001 (Estimates and Accounts) (Designation of Bodies) Order 2026
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Tuesday 14 April 2026
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Accelerating electricity network connections for strategic demand
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Wednesday 15 April 2026
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BBC Royal Charter Review
Inquiry View websiteView websiteDeadline: Friday 17 April 2026
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Dynamic Alignment
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Monday 20 April 2026
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Modernising Elections
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Wednesday 22 April 2026
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Introducing new Criteria for Recognition
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 23:45 Thursday 23 April 2026
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Building a future tech sector that works for everyone
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Thursday 23 April 2026
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Proposed changes to guidance for local VAWDASV strategies
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Thursday 30 April 2026
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NICE Clinical Guideline NG256 – Kidney cancer: diagnosis and management
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 17:00 Thursday 30 April 2026
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Consulting the Secretary of State on planning decisions
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 23:59 Monday 4 May 2026
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Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Tuesday 5 May 2026
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The Mayfield High Street, Newtownabbey (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 17:00 Tuesday 5 May 2026
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A commercial fishery for razor clams using electric current gear in Scottish waters
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Tuesday 12 May 2026
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Security, safety and protest: the role of Human Rights
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Wednesday 13 May 2026