Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Policy & Public Affairs Manager Part-time (21 hours) Circa £45,000 pro-rated

The Landscape Institute is hiring. We're looking for an individual who wants to put landscape at the heart of public policy and help shape the places where people live, work and connect with nature.

We're the UK's chartered body for landscape professionals. Our members design, plan and manage the places that make life better from restored habitats and flood-resilient parks to new communities built around nature. We champion their work and the value of landscapes everywhere. We make the case to government.

We need this role to help us do more.

This is a senior influencing role. You'll lead our policy and public affairs work in England and Wales, building the LI's reputation as the go-to voice on landscape, place and nature. You'll work across Westminster, engaging civil servants, MPs and industry. You'll bring strategic instinct, strong relationships and the ability to land complex messages with diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

The role will suit people who are passionate about policy, the environment and driving positive change. We're small, so you'll have real responsibility from day one.

How to apply

Send a full CV with written answers to the questions below.

1. Describe a specific example of how you have influenced policy at national or regional level.
2. What would you prioritise in your first six months to help make landscape-led development the default?
3. What opportunities and risks do you see in using AI for policy and public affairs work?

(max 750 words across all three answers)

Applications close at midnight (00:00 UTC) on Sunday 5th July 2026.