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Featured jobs
Here is our round-up of the latest job opportunities in the sector
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Economic Policy Network Programme Manager, University of Oxford
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Friday 10th April
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Research Policy Engagement Officer, University of Plymouth
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Monday 13th April
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Research Policy Engagement Officer, University of Plymouth
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Monday 13th April
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Policy Manager, University of Cambridge
Full-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Friday 24th April
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Non-Executive Board Member, Knowledge Exchange UK
Part-time ApplyApplyClosing date: Monday 27th April
Funding opportunities
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Policy engagement opportunities
Explore current policy engagement opportunities from across the sector
ESRC React Awards
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.
Rolling applications. Closes 8 October.
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 April
Home Office seeks Science & Technology Ethics Advisory Committee members
Do you want to play a leading role in advising the Government on a range of issues relating to the ethical use of large and complex data sets and biometric and forensic technology?
If you have expertise in policing or data analytics, apply to be one of two new members providing independent ethical advice and challenge to the Home Office.
Apply by 20 April
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
Scottish Government’s Social Care Analytical Unit publishes Areas of Research Interest
Responsible for developing and communicating the evidence base for adult social care in Scotland, the Social Care Analytical Unit’s key evidence questions are organised around nine topics, ranging from understanding need, unmet need, prevention, and early intervention in social care to research about community-based social care.
Help answer their key evidence questions and find out about other opportunities to work with them.
Read the Areas of Research Interest
Office for Product Safety and Standards publishes Areas of Research Interest
Are you passionate about advancing product safety and driving innovation? The Office for Product Safety and Standards introduces its key evidence questions organised around five themes: Sector Insights; Product Analysis; Business Compliance; Supply Chain Safety; and Consumer Behaviour.
Respond to their call, express interest in participating in their launch, and join their Register of Specialists.
Read the Areas of Research InterestConsultations & Inquiries
Discover the last 14 days of consultations and inquiries from UK national and devolved governments and parliaments.
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Support provisions for victims of human trafficking in Scotland: published guidance
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Friday 17 April 2026
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Recent developments in relation to Apple’s and Google’s app store rules
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Wednesday 22 April 2026
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Asylum: new Independent Appeals Body
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Wednesday 22 April 2026
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Ukrainian driving licences: extending the eligibility period in Great Britain by 24 months
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Thursday 23 April 2026
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Planning committee reform: draft regulations and guidance
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Thursday 23 April 2026
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The Roads (Speed Limit) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Thursday 23 April 2026
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The Parking Places (Disabled Persons’ Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2026
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Thursday 23 April 2026
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The Traffic Weight Restriction (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Friday 24 April 2026
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Consultation on a Bill to amend the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 23:59 Friday 24 April 2026
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Cryptoasset taxation — stablecoins
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 9:30 Thursday 7 May 2026
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Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Friday 8 May 2026
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Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill
Inquiry Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: Friday 8 May 2026
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Seventh UK National Action Plan for Open Government: call for evidence
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 10:00 Monday 11 May 2026
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NICE Equality Consultation: NICE Clinical Guideline NG257 – Fertility problems: assessment and treatment (updates and replaces CG156)
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Wednesday 13 May 2026
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Updating standards for local space heating products
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Wednesday 20 May 2026
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Climate adaptation reporting: plans for the fifth round
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Wednesday 20 May 2026
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Safer Journeys to School: Consultation on overtaking and passing buses
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Thursday 21 May 2026
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Whole energy cyber resilience requirements: reshaping cyber regulation in downstream gas and electricity
Consultation Visit websiteVisit websiteDeadline: 23:59 Friday 22 May 2026
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Aviation Policy
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 17:00 Friday 22 May 2026
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Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing
Consultation View websiteView websiteDeadline: 23:59 Thursday 28 May 2026