Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting‑edge commercial professionals, and industry‑leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
About the role
* Help develop corporate affairs strategies and build policy positions to influence legislation and regulation.
* Monitor legal and legislative developments and ensure the wider organisation is kept abreast of relevant changes.
* Prepare sharp, high‑quality briefings and presentations for senior leadership, up to the CEO and Editor‑in‑Chief.
* Build relationships with global NGOs, trade organisations, think tanks and parliamentarians on joint public policy campaigns.
About you
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a public policy, public affairs or related regulatory role.
* Familiarity with the media sector and UK policy issues relating to DCMS and/or DSIT is highly desirable. You don't need in‑depth knowledge of all our core areas from day one but we value a sharp analytical mind and the agility to quickly master complex topics like copyright or media law.
* An awareness of the stakeholder landscape is crucial including regulators, policymakers, parliamentarians, NGOs and trade bodies.
* Strong relationship‑building skills to gather operational experience and information from across the business to inform and strengthen our policy positions.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
Benefits at the Guardian
You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8‑12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss and trans equality policy.
Learning and development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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