Graduate Intern (Policy)/Policy Officer (107708-0126)

About The Role

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

For informal enquiries, please contact Hopi Sen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at H.N.Sen@warwick.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE: these roles are only available to University of Warwick Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students who will have completed their studies in the last two years.

36.5 hours per week.

Fixed term: Two years

At WMG, we aim for our education and research to help inform public policy, whether on helping Businesses become carbon neutral or how we can ensure quality technical education is available to all.

We are looking to recruit two Graduate interns to support our work on policy, working with WMG innovators to identify how their work relates to policy goals, identifying how they can contribute to policy debates, and implementing ways to share WMGs work with politicians, civil servants and think-tanks.

You’ll be based in WMG at the University of Warwick, but with regular work in London.

With guidance from the Head of Policy at WMG, we’d like you to ensure WMG participates significantly in the public policy debate in a key sector of WMG speciality, developing our key messages, researching national and regional policy and helping to make recommendations for government and parliament to pursue, through formal consultations, enquiries and policy debates.

We’d also like you to help ensure WMG perspectives are represented in the wider policy debate, for example through drafting remarks and commentary from WMG senior staff, representing WMG at conferences and events, and securing speaking slots for WMG researchers and educators at policy events.

In return we will provide you with a great range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, some fantastic savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

About You

University of Warwick Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students who have completed their studies in the last two years.

These roles would suit people with a strong interest in politics and policy and would provide highly relevant and useful experience for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in policy, government affairs or public relations in a range of sectors.

An existing interest in innovation, science, technology and education policy is desirable.

You’ll need excellent communication skills and the ability to handle a varied and demanding workload with drive and enthusiasm, alongside familiarity with social media and core IT skills (Word, Excel, Presentations, and collaborative working platforms).

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below

About The Department

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.

We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.

Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.

Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.

Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965.

We are ranked 106 th in the world and 8th in the UK.

* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent .**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 10th February 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date: February 2026

Start Date: March/April 2026

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier).

Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.

The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).

All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.

This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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