Vacancies & opportunities

Interested in working with us? This is where you'll find vacancies, opportunities, and ways to get involved with The Politics Project.

Current vacancies and opportunities

Head of Communications and Networks

We are looking for an experienced senior manager to lead our strategic communications, external engagement and network development. The post holder will champion The Politics Project’s mission, strengthen its profile, and foster partnerships that help empower young people.

This is a London-based role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per year

Contract: Fixed-term until March 2027 (full-time), with the possibility of extension.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) via the CharityJob website. The link is below.

The closing date for applications is 11:30 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025. Interviews will likely take place the week commencing Monday 17th November 2025.

Partnerships Manager

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and strengthen relationships across the youth, education and democracy sectors.

This is a London-based role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per year

Contract: Fixed-term until March 2027 (full-time), with the possibility of extension.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) via the CharityJob website. The link is below.

The closing date for applications is 11:30 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025. Interviews will likely take place the week commencing Monday 17th November 2025.

General interest

We are always seeking dedicated individuals passionate about youth engagement and democratic education.

If you are interested in working with us but there are currently no suitable opportunities, or you would like to join us for work experience, then please fill out this form.

Programme Coordinator - Democracy Classroom

£24,000 - £28,000 per year

12-month contract, Full-time

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator who will support the growth and development of the Democracy Classroom network, helping teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in politics, democracy and elections. 

TO APPLY: 

The closing date is 11:30pm, 13th November 2025. Initial interviews are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 26th November and Monday 3rd December.

For further information on the role please see the job description and the Charityjob posting. 

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) through the Charityjob website.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

While there are no current openings, we are always seeking dedicated individuals passionate about youth engagement and democratic education.

If you are interested in working with us or joining us for work experience, then please get in touch.

Youth Steering Group Member

UK wide

Voluntary opportunity

Are you a young person aged between 14 and 20 years old? The Politics Project’s Youth Steering Group is an opportunity to support our work in engaging young people in politics and democracy. You can help us to ensure we are delivering what young people want and need to achieve that aim. 

TO APPLY:

We are looking for people who can commit to the group for one year, with the option to stay on for two years. You do not need any previous experience being on a Youth Steering Group or any specific qualifications or grades. We're holding drop-in sessions for anybody who needs support with their application - book yours here: https://lnkd.in/eeYer2PQ 

Applications for the group close at midnight on Thursday 20th September 2025.

For further information please see the Youth Steering Group Role Description. To apply, please complete the application form. You can answer the application questions in different ways: Writing, Video, or through a Voice Note.