About this role
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
Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
Contribute to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation
Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
Present and available for colleagues, including regular in-office presence.
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