Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager - #2123114

Job title Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager

Reporting to Director of Campaigns

Line reports None

Salary £44,350 per annum pro-rata (£ 35,480 per annum for 4 days per week)

Hours 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).

Duration 1-year contract renewable subject to funding

Start date As soon as possible

Location London/Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office (core days in the office are Tues & Weds) further office attendance is encouraged

About the job

Anti-oppressive statement

Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

Read our full Equity, Justice and Anti-oppression statement.

Inclusive Recruitment

We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt in to the scheme.

If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.

We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by emailing .

About Us

Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.

We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.

We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.

From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.

We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.

We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.

About the Role

The Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager is a brand-new role for Foodrise. The successful candidate will lead on developing our first public and parliamentary affairs strategy to engage with political representatives and policymakers to advance our campaigning objectives and ensure progress towards our new strategic goals:

• Dismantling the animal industrial complex and supporting the transition to plant-rich food

• Eroding the social licence of large supermarkets and building alternative food economies

Ultimately, this role is about securing wins to meet our vision of a greener, fairer food system, where food is a commons, not a commodity.

This role is key to shaping public policy and legislative outcomes by building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and positioning Foodrise as an ambitious yet trusted voice in Westminster, Holyrood and amongst civil society across the UK. This role will work collaboratively with colleagues across campaigns, so would suit an adaptive candidate with strong communication skills, keen to advocate for Foodrise.

Job Description

Parliamentary and Public Affairs Strategy

• Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy aligned with organisational priorities and campaigns

• Identify and maximise opportunities to influence legislation, policy development, and public debate

• Monitor the UK political landscape, including Parliament, Government departments, and devolved administrations

Political Engagement & Influencing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants, special advisers, and political stakeholders

• Lead engagement with All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), select committees, and public consultations

• Draft and coordinate parliamentary briefings, speeches, amendments, parliamentary questions and responses

• Work with lawyers to draft proposed legislation and legislative changes in support of our objectives

• Register for the UK lobbying register and keep our account up to date

• Lead high-impact advocacy moments such as parliamentary events, receptions, and policy launches

Integration of Parliamentary/Advocacy Asks into Foodrise’s Wider Work

• Work closely with campaigns and communications teams to integrate parliamentary and public affairs into campaigns

• Work closely with fundraisers and senior leadership to integrate parliamentary and policy asks in our fundraising and business development

• Ensure consistent and compelling advocacy messaging across all channels

• Provide regular updates and analysis on political developments relevant to the organisation’s work

• Track and evaluate the impact of public affairs activities

• Maintain accurate stakeholder records and engagement logs

• Work closely with our colleagues at Foodrise in the EU to support EU level advocacy where relevant to our campaigns

• Any other relevant tasks as requested by senior colleagues to support the organisation and further our objectives

Ways of Working