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Job description Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Officer Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 (full time) Purpose of the role The Publishers Association, the trade body for UK publishing, is looking to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Officer. The role will contribute to the dynamic and impactful work of the Policy, Public Affairs and Research team and wider association. The successful candidate will support policy development and deliver political engagement to advance the interests of the UK publishing industry. Key responsibilities • Deliver effective public affairs engagement, including supporting a programme of work for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Publishing, Parliamentary Book Club and other parliamentary activity. • Monitor political and policy developments across Westminster and Whitehall, providing timely analysis and updates to colleagues and members. • Contribute to policy development by undertaking research and drafting material, including for Select Committee responses and letters to ministers. • Draft content for speeches, briefings and articles for the senior team on policy issues. • Build relationships with publisher members and network with counterparts at other creative industry trade associations and partner organisations. • Assist with the effective running of the Policy & Public Affairs team and wider Publishers Association, including providing the secretariat to a number of sector councils, organising and contributing to member meetings, and other administrative matters. • Work with colleagues on planning, project managing and evaluating our work in a way that enables reporting to members. Personal specification Essential • Minimum of two years’ experience in a comparable policy, political, or public affairs role. • A strong knowledge of UK politics and the parliamentary processes. • An ability to write in a highly compelling, concise and engaging manner. • An ability to research, organise and present information and data in an accessible, succinct and logical way. • Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to working to the highest standards. • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when dealing with members, colleagues and others. • Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM software. Desirable • Recent experience of working in the UK Parliament. • Empathy for the UK publishing sector and a belief in the value of the creative industries. Application Details To Apply: Please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience (maximum 1 page) to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday 9 August. Your application should be addressed to Caroline Cummins, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. We will invite shortlisted candidates to an in-person assessment and interview at our London office in August. AI is not used by the Publishers Association to assess or sift applications. We ask that you ensure your application represents your own work and voice. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants not invited to interview. * Recruiter: Publishers Association Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Officer Location: Hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% in the central London office including Wednesdays, and occasional evening events. Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum (full time, permanent) + discretionary performance bonus Benefits include: • Competitive pension scheme and life assurance • 27 days annual leave plus your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year • Private health and dental care, and enhanced maternity pay • Interest free season ticket loan, and the cycle to work scheme • Learning and development opportunities, mentoring, and professional membership fees • Free fruit, snacks, tea and coffee Posted: 27 July 2026 Closes: 9 August 2026 Website: publishers.org.uk The Publishers Association is the member organisation for UK book and journal publishing. We represent companies of all sizes and specialisms across consumer, academic, and education publishing. Our members produce digital and print books, audiobooks, research journals and educational resources. We exist to champion publishing to the world and to provide our members with everything they need to thrive. The Publishers Association is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We invite candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or socioeconomic background.