Head of Policy & Campaigns at PAN UK

PAN UK is seeking an experienced advocacy professional to lead our work in the UK to protect the environment and human health from pesticides. PAN UK is focused is an independent, non-profit organisation, which works nationally and internationally to tackle the problems caused by pesticides and promote safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens.

Job Title: Head of Policy & Campaigns
Grade and Salary: Team lead - £56,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
Reporting To: Director
Number of direct reports: Three (currently)
Location: Brighton/Hybrid (At least two days per week in Brighton Office)
Contract: Full time, permanent (35 hours a week)
Travel Requirements: The post involves some UK travel and may include occasional travel to Europe.

Our Head of Policy & Campaigns leads our work in the UK which aims to better protect both the environment and human health from pesticide harms.

Through policy work, lobbying, research, media and strategic communications, we aim to influence a range of decision makers, from the UK government and devolved administrations to local councils and the country’s biggest supermarkets. The role also includes working alongside PAN UK’s Director to secure funding to cover the UK team’s salaries, overheads and activities. It is an incredibly varied role, involving everything from leading on strategy development for the UK team while also being intricately involved in writing and editing publications and executing other activities such as events and mobilising the public.

The Head of Policy & Campaigns is part of PAN UK’s Senior Management Team (along with our Director, Head of Finance and Governance and Head of International Programmes) which sets the direction of the organisation and ensures it is well-managed and delivering on our mission.

If you are interested in applying, please visit our website for more information including the full job description, person specification and how to apply. https://www.pan-uk.org/vacancies/

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Date added

6th January 2026

Organisation

PAN UK

Days per week

5 days

Deadline for applications

1st Feb 2026

Salary

£56,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Hours per week

35 hours per week - hybrid working with at least 2 days per week in central Brighton office

Categories

Management / Directors Marketing / Fundraising / Campaigning Other

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https://www.pan-uk.org/vacancies/