More information on the PRI’s policy approach can be found on our website.

Core Responsibilities

The UK Policy Specialist works alongside another UK Policy Specialist and reports to the Head of Europe Policy (based in Paris). They will also work closely with colleagues in the wider EMEA market team, especially UK Market team (3 FTE) and the Global Policy team.

Thought leadership

• Develop policy positions for UK policy-makers (Position papers, consultation responses, policy reports, letters) consistent with the implementation of PRI’s Mission Statement, the Six Principles and ensuring consistency with other PRI positions where relevant.
• In particular, monitor and research key developments relevant to sustainable finance, stewardship, fiduciaries duties and pension regulation in the UK.
• Identify new areas of research and advocacy to support PRI’s work on sustainable finance and real economy policies.
• Contribute to wider policy team projects (signatory advisory groups, newsletters, regulatory database, events, other ad-hoc administrative support etc.).

Policy engagement

• Lead the local engagement strategy with key policy-makers with limited supervision. Strengthen and expand relationships with key targeted stakeholders in the region to drive the development of policies that will better support and enable responsible investment.
• Submit and present policy positions to UK regulators and government as relevant as well as European/International institutions and supranational organisations.

Signatory engagement

• Build relationships with strategic UK signatories to develop policy positions that reflect the membership views, especially members of the UK Regional Policy Reference Group (UK RPRG) and via PRI Collaboration Platform.

Communication enabler

• Prepare and deliver content development and communication (blog, webinar, media engagement, newsletter etc.).
• Prepare briefing notes, key messages and presentations for PRI executives on PRI UK policy activities including for the CEO, team Directors and team Heads as relevant.

Stakeholder engagement

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with key policy makers, UK signatories and stakeholders (e.g. other investor networks, NGOs).

Person Specification

• Ability to operate autonomously, with limited guidance and confidence to engage with policymakers and signatories.
• Excellent knowledge of UK policy process, particularly the UK sustainable finance agenda and responsible investment issues (sustainability disclosures, pension regulation, fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and the Stewardship Code etc.).
• Working knowledge of the PRI, investment practice, the structure and operation of the investment chain and issues relating to sustainable finance and responsible investment.
• Significant experience in policy analysis, formulating policy positions and conducting research on projects relevant to the finance industry. Demonstrable experience engaging with investors, policymakers, and/or key stakeholders at a senior level.
• Outstanding research and policy analysis skills with the ability to formulate and develop policy positions, while being able to navigate and reconciling conflicting points of view. Capacity to identify and solve problems in a structured and rigorous way.
• Outstanding communication and analytical skills demonstrated through professional experience, with professional writing standard, editing skills and verbal presentation skills.
• Comfort presenting to groups, speaking in public and facilitating workshops and an ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and to build consensus.
• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others and committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of/or interest in sustainable finance and real economy issues, and their implications for public policy, with a philosophical commitment to sustainable investment and the mission of the PRI.

Additional Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience developing advocacy strategies, preferably with proven experience working with/at UK policymakers and regulators, trade association, public affairs consultancy or relevant non-profits.
• Comfort working as part of a small team.
• Education in economics, public policy, finance, international affairs or similar preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one other European languages, in addition to English.

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.