Policy Advisor
20AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST52%
NOT A FORECAST52%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Policy Advisor
As a Policy Advisor, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public policy in the UK, influencing decisions that affect millions of lives. Your expertise and strategic insights help navigate complex societal challenges, making this position not only impactful but essential for fostering a fair and progressive society.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (20), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)A leading think tank that focuses on developing progressive policies for a fairer society, making it an excellent place for aspiring Policy Advisors.
The Cabinet OfficeThe UK government's central department, responsible for supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, offering a dynamic environment for policy development.The Resolution FoundationAn independent think tank focused on improving the living standards of those on low to middle incomes, providing impactful policy work.
The Joseph Rowntree FoundationA social change organisation that aims to solve UK poverty, offering opportunities to work on meaningful policy initiatives.
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)An organisation that promotes innovative solutions to social challenges, ideal for those passionate about policy and social change.