Reference: 97767
Date Added: 21 October 2025
Closing Date: 4 November 2025
Job Title: Public Affairs and Policy Officer
Working For: Woodgreen, Pets Charity
Location: Hybrid based from Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Are you a policy or public affairs professional looking to make a real difference for companion animals? It's an exciting time to join Woodgreen, as we expand and strengthen our influence with policymakers, partners and the public through evidence-based campaigns.
We’re looking for a Public Affairs and Policy Officer to play a key role in shaping and delivering Woodgreen’s policy and advocacy work. You’ll help ensure that our evidence, insights, and experiences influence government policy, legislation, and public debate — driving positive change for pets and their owners.
In this role, you’ll monitor political developments, draft compelling policy briefings, consultation responses and parliamentary materials, and engage directly with MPs, officials, and sector partners. You’ll help build strong strategic relationships with decision-makers, represent Woodgreen at meetings and events, and support the development of campaigns that raise awareness of the key issues affecting companion animal welfare.
Working closely with the Senior Campaigns and Policy Lead and the wider Policy and Impact team, you’ll contribute to developing clear, evidence-based positions and provide expertise to strengthen Woodgreen’s external voice and advocacy efforts.
For full details please visit our website at https://woodgreen.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/1858/Public-Affairs--Policy-Officer
This is a full time, permanent, hybrid position with the expectation that the successful applicant will work approximately 1 - 2 days a month from our Godmanchester site.
Closing Date: 4 November 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Application Details
To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter outlining why you feel you would be the best candidate for this role via https://woodgreen.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/1858/Public-Affairs--Policy-Officer
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Website: https://woodgreen.org.uk/