Manager, Policy & Advocacy (UK and Europe)

Men are dying too young – and it doesn’t have to be that way.  

Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.

Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a purpose-fueled crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling. 

DO GOOD. Work for Movember.

Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it):

The UK Government is developing a Men’s Health Strategy. Movember has the evidence, the relationships, and the credibility to shape it. This role is how that happens.

As Manager, Policy and Advocacy, you’ll support the delivery of Movember’s policy and advocacy priorities across the United Kingdom, with an additional 20% focus supporting European policy work. You’ll contribute to policy development, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy activities that build political will and drive better health outcomes for men and boys, working across the complex landscape of Westminster, government departments, health organisations, and civil society.

A central focus of the role is supporting Movember’s engagement with policymakers and health leaders to ensure our evidence and research actively informs the development and delivery of the UK Government’s Men’s Health Strategy. You’ll monitor relevant developments, prepare policy briefings and consultation responses, lead briefings with MPs, and organise roundtables and stakeholder events that advance Movember’s priorities. You’ll also lead project management across one of Movember’s key UK policy workstreams, whether fatherhood, local action, or online harms, supporting the research, partnerships, and advocacy that underpin it.

Collaboration is built into how this role operates. You’ll work closely with the Marketing and Communications team on campaigns and public engagement, with the Research and Evaluation team to translate evidence into compelling advocacy materials, and with Movember’s European Director and international policy colleagues on online harms and digital wellbeing work affecting young men and boys.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable exercising initiative and judgement across a complex stakeholder landscape, who can move between drafting a parliamentary briefing and managing a minister relationship without missing a beat, and who is genuinely motivated by the opportunity to make men’s health a political priority. Based in London, full-time, permanent.

No Moustache Required - but the following are:

• At least three years of experience in policy and advocacy, ideally within parliament, a health charity, or a public health body.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships across Westminster, including with MPs, Select Committees, and All-Party Parliamentary Groups.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear, compelling policy materials for a wide range of audiences.

• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines concurrently.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

• Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.

• Adaptability and genuine flexibility, including the ability to respond quickly as the political and policy landscape shifts.

GOOD CAUSE:

Working for Movember, you’ll help turn ideas (and moustaches) into millions for men’s health. Every bit we raise changes the face of men’s health by funding research, improving treatments, and supporting programs that help save lives. 

We’re even shaping government policies on men’s health worldwide. By meeting directly with lawmakers, and helping them understand how more investment on men’s health benefits not just men, but all the communities they serve.

GOOD VIBES:

We love weekends. That’s why our Fridays finish early for nine months of the year. But we also love our office vibe. Because here, it always feels like something big is about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an open invite for all to hit the pub.

Come the hairy season, the energy cranks up. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. But, for those who prefer calm, no probs: hybrid working means you work where you feel best.

GOOD CREW:

Spoiler alert: we’re a no-ego, all-impact crew. That means everyone gets a say, from new starters to those leading the charge. Collaboration over hierarchies, curiosity over rigid process. And it’s true across all our offices worldwide. We work as one, sharing expertise and celebrating wins. All in the name of making the biggest impact across the globe. United, we Mo.

We offer:

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working

• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave

• Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)

• An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support

• A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events

• Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 year

• Committees to join – Culture team, Equity Diversity & Inclusion

• Bike to work scheme

• Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year

Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.