Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor

Date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00

Location: South East England

Region: South East England

Country: GB

Postcode: KT19 8GY

Contract Type: Any

Employer: Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Closing Date: 2026-11-09T10:01:26.827

About the Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.7 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. Were also the UK's leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an analytical policy professional to join our Westminster based team supporting the development and communication of a broad range of small business-related policy issues, particularly in relation to innovation, AI/technology and female entrepreneurs.

What will you do?

• Draft clear and concise policy documents, including briefings, consultation responses and FSB research reports that have a big impact on national policy.
• Be a lead point of contact for relevant policy work emanating from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science, and Trade as well as other relevant departments and agencies. Working closely with other policy leads particularly those in devolved nations.
• Represent FSB at external policy stakeholder engagements.
• Work with colleagues in Government Affairs and Media & Communications in the delivery of policy strategies related to innovation, technology and female entrepreneurs.
• Maintain a keen awareness of political and legislative developments in the UK, identifying their impact on small businesses and being proactive in responding to these developments as appropriate.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical ability and an interest in working with survey evidence to produce findings and policy recommendations.
• Have a clear interest in innovation and technology policy and/or policy related to female entrepreneurs and small businesses more generally.
• Have policy experience gained from working in one of the following: a lobbying or campaigning organisation, a charity, a think tank or consultancy, a UK political party, the UK Civil Service/Parliament, local government, or a membership organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track.

Our Offer

FSB values our staff and provides highly competitive rates of pay and benefits. We believe your work-life balance is important, so our routine working hours do not include weekend or evening work. We provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Benefits

• 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot
• Annual Flex Pot
• to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Health cash plan
• (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)
• Critical illness and income protection insurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Group Personal Pension (GPP)

Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

Additional Information

• All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
• As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department.
• Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted by email.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong numerical ability and an interest in working with survey evidence to produce findings and policy recommendations. Have a clear interest in innovation and technology policy and/or policy related to female entrepreneurs and small businesses more generally. Have policy experience gained from working in one of the following: a lobbying or campaigning organisation, a charity, a think tank or consultancy, a UK political party, the UK Civil Service/Parliament, local government, or a membership organisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.7 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business.With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. Were also the UKs leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen. We are currently seeking an analytical policy professional to join our Westminster based team supporting the development and communication of a broad range of small business-related policy issues particularly in relation to innovation, AI/technology and female entrepreneurs. What will you do? This is an interesting and varied role. As a key member of FSBs lobbying team, the successful candidate will: Draft clear and concise policy documents, including briefings, consultation responses and FSB research reports that have a big impact on national policy. Be a lead point of contact for relevant policy work emanating from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science, and Trade as well as other relevant departments and agencies. Working closely with other policy leads particularly those in devolved nations. Represent FSB at external policy stakeholder engagements. Work with colleagues in Government Affairs and Media & Communications in the delivery of policy strategies related to innovation, technology and female entrepreneurs. Maintain a keen awareness of political and legislative developments in the UK, identifying their impact on small businesses and being proactive in responding to these developments as appropriate.

FSB value our staff and we provide highly competitive rates of pay and benefits. We believe your work life balance is important, so our routine working hours dont include weekend or evening work. We provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work. In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, youll also benefit from: 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot

Annual Flex Pot

to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

Health cash plan

(Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)

Critical illness and income protection insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Group Personal Pension (GPP)