Policy and Platforms Officer

Since its official launch in March 2021, the Council on Geostrategy has established itself as a leading think tank dedicated to generating a new generation of geostrategic thinking for a more competitive age.

Our non-profit organisation focuses on shaping British strategic ambition in an international environment increasingly defined by geopolitical competition and the environmental crisis so that the United Kingdom is best able to succeed and prosper in the twenty-first century.

We seek to appoint a highly motivated and well‑organised individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead policy engagement, expand our membership programme, and develop our online platforms (i.e., Britain’s World and The Broadside).

The successful applicant will hold a graduate or postgraduate degree and possess a keen interest in strengthening the national power and profile of the United Kingdom, as well as foreign affairs, defence policy and international security more generally;

The Policy and Platforms Officer will be an integral part of our organisation’s team. The successful applicant will actively involve themselves in establishing and nurturing policy relations with key stakeholders in the Palace of Westminster and Whitehall – as well as expanding and managing our portfolio of members.

• Promote our work to decision‑makers in Parliament and Whitehall;
• Develop and nurture policy relationships with parliamentarians and their staff, parliamentary committees, civil servants, foreign embassies, think tanks, and partner organisations;
• Follow the work of Parliament and Whitehall, identifying political opportunities and parliamentary processes to disseminate research output and ideas.
• Work closely with the Directors to roll out a membership platform with exclusive content;
• Collaborate with the Operations Officer to manage our portfolio of members, ensuring all membership benefits are delivered to our existing members;
• Ensure the membership offering is regularly updated and improved.
• Develop and edit our online platforms, including Britain’s World and The Broadside.
• Undertake other relevant duties related to the role as required.

• Undergraduate degree (classification of 2.1 or above) and/or a postgraduate degree;
• A keen interest in strengthening the national power and profile of the United Kingdom, alongside foreign affairs, international security, and environmental security;
• The ability to build long‑term, impactful relationships with stakeholders;
• Excellent organisational, time‑management, and interpersonal skills; a perfect command of written and spoken English with high attention to detail;
• Advanced skills in Google Workspace and other key IT applications, such as content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms;
• A team worker with a proactive approach and a positive attitude.

Expected starting date: February 2026

Closing date: 8th February 2026. Interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis before the deadline. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Integrated two-page application letter and CV to  The first page must include the application letter, while the second page must contain the CV. Both should be drafted either in Arial or Georgia (Size: 12 point) and submitted as a single PDF file. The letter should explain why you would like the role, while the CV should contain the following sub-headings:
1. Academic achievements;
2. Work experience; 3. Any other relevant experience;
4. Referees (listing at least two).

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (increasing with length of service);
• Opportunities for networking within Westminster and professional development