Policy & Programmes Officer, Imperial Policy Forum

About the role:

The Imperial Policy Forum is seeking a Policy & Programmes Officer who will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a programme of work raising the profile of Imperial's world-leading research and innovation on issues relating to climate, energy and sustainability, and connecting this to live public policy challenges.

What you would be doing:

The role will work closely with academic and professional services staff within Imperial's School of Convergence Science (announced as part of our strategy Science for Humanity), the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, and Imperial's broader climate and energy community to maximise the policy impact and influence of its research. You will achieve this through proactively developing and delivering a programme that engages with and influences key senior policymakers in government and Parliament.

The postholder will play an important role in developing and delivering training and development opportunities to Imperial academics, staff and students looking to engage with policymakers, and as such, experience operating in policy environments is essential for this role.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-networked individual who brings an in-depth knowledge of the UK policy and political environment, and a background in climate and energy policy. In addition to this, we are looking for a clear and concise communicator, who is inspired by working towards real-world policy impact.

If you are someone that takes the initiative, enjoys working autonomously and is comfortable engaging with both researchers and policymakers than please do apply!

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial.

Our culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

Closing date: 12 April 2026.