Policy & Advocacy Manager – Chemicals

Policy & Advocacy Manager – Chemicals

Remote working based in the UK

About Us

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean – defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

We are currently looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £39,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
• Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
• Flexible working and remote-first approach
• Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
• A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice

This is an unmissable opportunity for a passionate individual with in-depth knowledge of PFAS to join our leading environmental organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a real contribution to protecting the health of our seas by helping shape policy and influence action on one of the most important pollution issues facing the marine environment.

What’s more, with a flexible, remote-first culture and a strong all-round package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, you’ll be able to build your career while contributing to a cause that matters on a global scale.

So, if you want to join a collaborative organisation committed to science-based action, positive change and practical solutions, read on and apply today!

The Role

As our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you’ll develop and deliver policy and advocacy work focused on reducing marine pollution, particularly PFAS, at regional, national, UK and international levels.

Influencing government, industry and regulatory stakeholders, you’ll contribute to consultations and technical reports, and act as a key point of contact on pollution issues.

You’ll also provide expert support to colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and fundraising, helping turn complex information into clear and compelling messages.

Additionally, you will:

• Represent the organisation at national and international forums
• Act as a key contact for technical enquiries, including media requests
• Support parliamentary briefings and public affairs activity

About You

To be considered as our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you will need:

• Experience working effectively as part of a cross-organisational delivery team
• Specialism and in-depth knowledge of sources, environmental impacts and policy solutions to address PFAS “forever chemicals”
• A broad understanding of governmental processes and national, UK, European and international legislation on pollution issues
• Working knowledge of data protection and handling confidential information
• The ability to research and assimilate information and material from a diverse range of sources
• The ability to liaise with high-level stakeholders
• Strong data handling and analysis skills

Closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Interviews: w/c 13 May 2026

Other organisations may call this role Policy Manager, Advocacy Manager, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Environmental Policy Manager, Marine Policy Manager, Policy and Communications Manager, Policy and Engagement Manager, or Policy and Partnerships Manager.

Webrecruit and The Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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