Policy & Public Affairs Executive

Job summary

Are you passionate about influencing policy and making a real difference to reproductive rights in the UK?

BPAS is an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating for & caring for women & couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist provider of abortion advice & treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women each year across more than 50 clinics nationwide.

BPAS is committed to protecting, defending, & advancing abortion rights across the UK. Together our advocacy & campaigns team have delivered generational change in abortion law & access including the decriminalisation of women, the introduction of safe access zones, & changing the law to allow telemedical abortion care.

We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Executive to join our Advocacy team and help protect, defend and advance reproductive rights across the UK. This role forms part of renewed investment in our advocacy function, offering the opportunity to shape BPAS's public affairs work at a pivotal time for reproductive health & rights.

Working closely with the Policy and Engagement Manager and wider advocacy team, you'll support the development of BPAS's policy positions, build relationships with parliamentarians and key stakeholders, and contribute to our work across Westminster, Holyrood and Cardiff.

This is a hybrid role with regular travel to Central London, including Westminster and Parliament, for meetings and events.

Main duties of the job

• Support the development of BPAS policy positions, producing evidence-based briefings and high-quality consultation responses.
• Monitor political and policy developments, producing regular briefings.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder engagement, including MP meetings, visits and events.
• Maintain policy resources and stakeholder databases to support advocacy.
• Represent BPAS at external meetings, identifying opportunities to influence policy and strengthen partnerships. Work with colleagues across Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications to improve access to reproductive healthcare across the UK.

About You

You'll be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with experience in policy, public affairs, campaigning or stakeholder engagement. You'll have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while building effective relationships.

You'll have experience working in or around Parliament, with elected officials or within the health, women's or human rights sectors. You'll understand the UK political landscape, policy-making process and how advocacy, campaigning and communications influence change.

You'll be organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team, sharing BPAS's commitment to equality, inclusion and a woman's right to choose

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £35,437 to £38,019 a year depending on skills and experience - includes ILW
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working
• Reference number: B0201-HO-PPAE-36-1
• Job locations: 10 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description and terms and conditions of the role can be found on the right hand side of the advert, under supporting documents. These are available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Location Hybrid - Home working with regular travel for meetings to Central London including Parliament

London Office 10 Union Street, SE1 1SZ London

Salary£ 35,437- £ 38,019 per annum depending on skills and experience. This salary is inclusive of Inner London Weighting.

Hours 36 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-15:30

How To Apply: - Please do not apply via NHS Jobs - To be considered for this role you please follow the steps outlined below.

Please email recruitment@bpas.org with the reference PPAE and the following:

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include contact numbers and e-mail addresses

2. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and your views on a woman's right to choose abortion

For an informal conversation/further information, please contact:

• Lucy Ward, Policy and Engagement Manager at lucy.ward@bpas.org

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.