The Society’s policy work is led by the science policy team, working closely with the Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Engagement, International Affairs and Diversity & Industry Programme teams. Activities are undertaken by a team of Senior Policy Advisers and Policy Advisers who work across a range of themes and policy issues, according to priorities and their own expertise.

The Science Policy team’s role is to work with the Society’s Fellows and other experts to develop and promote independent, expert and timely advice to UK, European and international decision makers in matters of science policy. Science Policy’s partners include other academies, learned societies, funding agencies, government, industry and the public sector.

The Society is looking for two enthusiastic policy professionals with an interest in emerging technologies, data or innovation to join the Society as Policy Advisors. These posts are within the Resilient Futures team and the Data team, and the postholders will be responsible for supporting and managing projects within our programmes on Emerging Technologies and Data and AI, respectively. 

The positions are suitable for efficient and versatile people with confident and mature attitudes who enjoy undertaking desk research, drafting reports, and managing events and projects. They will be expected to work closely with Fellows and other experts to provide succinct evidence-based advice for policymakers. They will also contribute to the overall development of the Science Policy team and the delivery of its objectives. A genuine interest in and a sound knowledge of the science and policy issues related to emerging technologies, data, digital technologies, AI or innovation is important for these roles, as is some experience of working in policy. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior member of the team.

Your application should highlight your experience and ability in the following four key areas:

• Experience of working in policy
• Written and oral communication
• Delivering projects
• Teamwork and stakeholder management