Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Quadram Institute Bioscience

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Applications are invited for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the Communications team at the Quadram Institute, based in Norwich, UK.

Background
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will have a critical role in ensuring the impact of the Institute’s work on food, nutrition and human health is effectively represented to policymakers, funders, government departments, and external partners.

Role
The post holder will report to the Head of Communications and will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of policy advocacy work.

The role combines policy insight with stakeholder engagement to shape the research and innovation landscape, champion the institute’s societal impact and scientific contributions, and influence long‑term regulatory and funding sustainability.

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have proven experience in policy, public affairs, or government relations, ideally within the research, higher education, or not‑for‑profit sectors, and broad scientific awareness across subjects and disciplines relevant to the work of the Quadram Institute. Experience writing policy reports or briefings and successfully engaging with the UK government and its agencies are essential.

Salary and Employment
Salary on appointment will be within the range £45,450 to £56,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full‑time post for an indefinite period.

Interview Details
Interviews will be held on Friday 5 June 2026.

Visa Sponsorship
The post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The institute values people‑centred impact, inclusive excellence, trusted integrity, collaborative spirit, and agile innovation. We provide family, faith, and diversity‑friendly working arrangements to help staff achieve excellence in their area of work.

Disability Confidence
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

About the Quadram Institute
The Quadram Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Our vision is healthy living by design: promoting lifelong health by decoding the interactions between food science, nutrition, microbes, microbiomes and human physiology, and transforming this knowledge into innovative solutions for society. The Institute partners with Quadram Institute Bioscience, the University of East Anglia, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and BBSRC.

Closing Date
The closing date for applications will be Friday 22 May 2026.

Legal Statements
Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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