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Reference: 99276

Date Added: 20 May 2026
Closing Date: 16 June 2026

Job Title: External Affairs Advisor / Policy & Advocacy Officer

Working For: Chester Zoo

Location: Chester

Salary: £30,750 per annum / £27,500 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

External Affairs Advisor - 40 hours per week, £30,750 per annum

Reporting to the Public Affairs Manager, as part of our External Affairs Department, you’ll be responsible for delivering high quality political, civil society and business engagement (with an emphasis on local and regional engagement) and providing informed political and media insight. The role will contribute to Chester Zoo’s external influencing activity by supporting senior leaders and ensuring effective coordination between public affairs, policy and media relations functions. 

Full information here - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/chesterzoo/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1709 

Policy & Advocacy Officer - 40 hours per week, £27,500 per annum

Reporting to the Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager, as part of our External Affairs Department, you’ll be responsible for supporting delivery of Chester Zoo’s policy and advocacy across a range of UK and international issues; including international conservation, UK wildlife, deforestation, conservation education, and sustainability.

The role requires experience in policy, advocacy and campaigning, problem-solving ability, strong research skills and an excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Full information here - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/chesterzoo/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1710 

Closing Date: 16 June 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role may take place while the advert is live; candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Application Details

To apply, please follow the below links for each vacancy, then click 'Apply for job' where you will be asked to create an account. Following this you will be asked to complete the application form and submit your covering letter and CV.

External Affairs Advisor - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/chesterzoo/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1709 

Policy & Advocacy Officer - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/chesterzoo/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1710 

Website: https://www.chesterzoo.org

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