Campaigns Advisor

Campaigns Advisor

Location: London (Hybrid Mondays & Thursdays in office)
Salary: £32,640 £35,000
Closing Date: 14th of October

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is the voice of the UK recruitment industry. We champion great recruiters, drive standards, and influence policy to build better futures for our members and the wider economy. As we expand our campaigning efforts, we re looking for a proactive and creative Campaigns Advisor to help shape the future of recruitment and employment policy and advocacy.

The Role

This is a strategic and hands-on opportunity to lead campaigns that influence government policy and elevate the reputation of the recruitment industry. Reporting to the Campaigns Director, you ll work across high-profile areas including health and education sector recruitment and issues ranging from skills, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and AI in recruitment .

In this role you will:

• Lead with insight: Develop and deliver campaigns that reflect member priorities and influence key stakeholders across government, parliament, and industry.
• Drive stakeholder engagement: Build strong relationships with MPs, civil servants, think tanks, unions, and external organisations to advocate on behalf of REC members.
• Translate policy into impact: Analyse complex legislative developments and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate for change: Work closely with internal teams including legal, marketing, research, and EDI to deliver coordinated, high-impact campaigns.
• Shape the future: Take ownership of key briefs and identify opportunities to raise the profile of the REC and the recruitment industry.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, influence, and innovation. You ll be part of a team that s ambitious about expanding our reach and delivering campaigns that make a real difference.

About You

You re a confident communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for policy and public affairs. You bring energy, creativity, and a proactive mindset to everything you do. You re comfortable navigating political landscapes and building trusted relationships.

You can demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of UK politics and parliamentary processes.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and campaign delivery.
• Ability to translate complex policy into clear, engaging messaging.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with excellent time management.
• Knowledge or interest in employment related issues such as EDI, AI, and education policy is a plus.

Why REC?

We re proud to be:
An equal opportunities employer
A disability confident employer
A Ban the Box employer
Supportive of flexible working

At REC, we live by our values: Collaboration, Openness, Ownership, Learning, and Enjoyment. We re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to meaningful change.

Ready to drive change and shape the future of recruitment?
Apply now and be part of a team that s influencing policy and building better futures.

How to Apply The Recruitment & Employment Confederation is working in partnership with Hays Marketing and Communications Public Services to recruit for this role.
To apply please visit (url removed) to submit a CV and cover letter, or contact Verity Slade. (phone number removed) for an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications: 14th of October .59pm

Shortlisting:20th of October

1st Stage interviews: 23rd and the 24th of October

Final Interviews: 28th and 29th of October to be held in person