Organisation name Equity Salary £61,669.12 Closing date Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 Job location London Hours Full-time (2 year fixed term contract) Website https://www.equity.org.uk/ Apply now About this Role
30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Equity recognises Unite as the staff group union
Equity
Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance- with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work. The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work.
Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.
The role
Equity is hiring a new Policy Officer (Workforce Rights and Research) within the Policy & Public Affairs section. They will work under the direction of the Head of Policy and Public Affairs to coordinate, support and deliver the policy and research work of the union. This role is focused primarily on Equity’s work on employment rights, equality and health and safety issues.
Their day-to-day responsibilities will include developing Equity policy on their brief, advising our officers, members and staff, responding to consultations, conducting research and analysis and working with external partners. This role is an essential part of a team working together on wider political and communications outputs. It will also further support the union's activity within the broader trade union and labour movement, including the TUC, relevant think tanks and campaigning organisations.
The role is based in Equity’s London office. Occasional travel will be required to our National and Regional offices and to support and engage with our network of branches, committees and activists around the UK.
Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate success in using their analytical, writing and research skills to effect change. As well as being able to assess statistics, policy and legislative developments, they will also be able to communicate their ideas clearly and with a view to empowering members and activists to take action in support of the union’s campaigning and industrial objectives. Effective team working experience and strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable as well as an ability to work at pace across a portfolio of projects. Quantitative and qualitative research skills are also desirable.