Senior Policy Advisor (Conservative)
Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor (Conservative)
Contract term: Initial 3 month probationary contract, with a strong likelihood of extension to 6 month rolling contracts at that point.
Starting Salary: £300 per day for 2 days per week
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Reporting to: Parliamentarian, Senior member of the CGP team
About the Coalition for Global Prosperity
The Coalition for Global Prosperity brings together political, military, business and faith leaders who believe that an effective development budget, alongside an active diplomatic and defence strategy, keeps Britain at the forefront of saving lives, alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most.
We believe Britain is at its best when it acts as a global leader in development as well as in defence and diplomacy. With a smart and effective aid budget, which leverages British expertise, the UK can transform lives.
CGP brings together a wide coalition of supporters, with backgrounds from across the military, faith, business and political communities. We regularly host influential figures and thought leaders to speak at our events, including Sir David Attenborough, Julia Gillard, Theresa May, Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson, Bill Gates and David Cameron.
You can find out more information about the Coalition and our work on our website.
Overview / Purpose of the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Policy Advisor to be seconded into the office of a Parliamentarian. This role will form a key part of a new strand of CGP’s work, to support parliamentarians to engage with international development. The Senior Policy Advisor will provide high-quality research policy analysis and advocacy support. In addition to the Parliamentarian they are placed with, the advisor will work closely with CGP and the Center for Global Development to ensure that the parliamentarian is informed, prepared and influential on matters affecting international affairs.
Role Responsibilities
Policy development and research
Conduct in-depth research on international development, and as required, foreign affairs and defence issues.
Produce concise policy briefings, background notes, and evidence summaries for debates, committee hearings, speeches and media engagements.
Monitor developments in government policy, international institutions and emerging global trends.
Partnership building and advocacy
Prepare briefing notes for stakeholder meetings.
Coordinate advocacy strategies with CGP and other parliamentary advisors to build a network of development-supportive parliamentarians and other stakeholders.
Parliamentary support
Draft speeches, parliamentary questions and talking points on defence, diplomacy and development.
Support the parliamentarian’s contributions to relevant All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), committees, working groups and delegations.
Assist with drafting written correspondence connected to the policy areas.
Prepare materials for parliamentary inventions and stakeholder events.
Communications and public engagement
Draft op-eds, newsletters and social media output translating complex policy issues into public-facing content.
Monitor media trends on defence, foreign policy and development.
Support the parliamentarian’s media engagement by preparing press lines and background briefings.
Strategic support
Contribute to strategic planning for the parliamentarian’s long-term priorities in defence, diplomacy and development.
Person specification
Essential
An interest in international development, and supportive of UK leadership in international development.
Significant experience working in parliament, public affairs, Civil Service, think tanks, or a political/policy role (e.g. government, political party or consultancy).
Strong knowledge of the UK political landscape.
Excellent research skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting briefings or policy materials.
Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders from government, civil society and diplomatic sectors.
High degree of political awareness and ability to work both within a political party and cross-party to achieve long-term foreign policy aims.
Strong organisational skills and time management.
Proactive and able to operate in a fast-paced political environment.
Ability to work well as part of a team but take responsibility for managing their own workload as appropriate.
Desirable
Experience working in Parliament, think tanks, or advocacy organisations.
Knowledge of security strategy, international development or defence policy.
Experience supporting political or public affairs campaigns.
Align with the values of the Conservative party and desire to work within the office of a Conservative parliamentarian.
What we offer
This is a unique opportunity to work within Parliament to support international development and defence policy. There will be excellent opportunities for relationship building with influential stakeholders across government and civil society, as well as professional development in political research and communications.
If you have any questions about this role, the Coalition or our approach to working please contact work@coalitionforglobalprosperity.com.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the requirements for this role to work@coalitionforglobalprosperity.com by Sunday 11th January 2026.
Interview dates: W/C 19th & 27th January
Expected start date: W/C 2nd March
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. CGP is also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.