Policy Officer - (12 Month Maternity Cover)

Company: Doing Good Recruitment

Location: Charing Cross

Posted: May 2nd, 2026

Doing Good Recruitment is proud to be partnering with the Fundraising Regulator to recruit a Policy Officer to join its Policy Team. This is a fantastic opportunity that will play a key role in shaping evidence‑based policy, supporting high standards in fundraising, and contributing to work that protects the public while enabling charities to thrive.


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The Role

Reporting to the Policy Manager, you’ll be one of two Policy Officers working across a varied and engaging portfolio of work. This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys analysing evidence, writing clearly, and working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders. You do not need prior experience in policy or standards to be successful in this role.

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Who We Are

The Fundraising Regulator is the independent, non‑statutory body responsible for regulating fundraising across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We own and maintain the Code of Fundraising Practice, setting the standards that apply to all fundraising organisations across the UK.
We work collaboratively with charities, regulators and sector bodies to build public confidence in fundraising, protect the public, and support best practice. Our team is around 40 people, including colleagues based in Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our Values

Our work is guided by four core values: learning, quality, supportive and collaborative.

We’re curious and open to new ideas, committed to high standards without perfectionism, and focused on creating a kind, flexible and inclusive working culture. We expect everyone who joins us to share and demonstrate these values.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Fundraising Regulator is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the society we are here to support and protect, so that we’re able to regulate effectively. We offer a fair and inclusive recruitment process and a flexible, supportive working environment. 

If you require any part of this application or interview process to be adjusted to accommodate your needs, please let us know.

About You

You may come from a policy, regulatory, analytical, research or similar professional environment. What matters most is your ability to analyse information critically, exercise sound judgement, and communicate complex ideas clearly in writing. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a small, supportive team. xwzovoh

You’ll have:

Desirable (but not essential):

Benefits

We offer a generous and flexible benefits package, including:

How to apply

We are partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this appointment. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do let them know; we’re committed to making this process inclusive and accessible

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