Policy Manager (Housing + Infrastructure)

About Public First
Public First is a specialist consultancy, helping global companies, start-ups, institutions and foundations improve public policy. Based in London, we have worked in more than thirty international markets. We are part think tank, part strategic consultancy, part polling company, and part communications agency. In other words, we bring together the different disciplines that make policy happen and work. The Public First team has been recruited from the most senior levels of government, the civil service, Parliament, political campaigns, think thanks, opinion research and the media. Our staff have been, and continue to be, active in each of the main political parties.

The Role

The Housing + Infrastructure practice at Public First is expanding and we are recruiting a Policy Manager to work across all our projects. This is the ideal second or third job for a bright individual who is interested in working in housing and infrastructure policy. You will have spent two or more years in a political, industry or numerically literate role; you will have some experience taking charge of a project and seeing it through to completion; and be confident emailing and speaking to clients and sector experts.

Working in the Housing + Infrastructure practice, you’ll help to deliver a range of projects spanning policy, campaigns and research. You will deepen your knowledge of the political and industry landscape surrounding housing and infrastructure policy, help to analyse public opinion insights, and bring new research to life for our clients. We actively encourage you to pursue your own policy interests and to have an impact on the strategy of the team and beyond. The ideal candidate will be freethinking and committed to improving housing and infrastructure outcomes.

In this role you would:

  • Keep up to date on emerging housing and infrastructure policies and trends.
  • Work with colleagues to deliver quantitative and qualitative public opinion research and economic modelling and data analysis.
  • Convey thoughtful analysis of your findings in clear, compelling prose.
  • Ensure the smooth running of multiple projects.
  • Liaise with clients and colleagues in a professional and organised manner.
  • Assist with running small events.
  • Take an active interest in new business generation.
  • Attend relevant events and build a network within our sector.

Start date: ASAP, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Location: Westminster, London

How to apply

  • Please submit a CV and complete the following task (spend one hour maximum) using this Google form.
  • How close will the Government get to meeting its 1.5 million new homes target, and why?
  • Date added: 30 January 2025
  • Closing date: 21st February 2025
  • Interview dates: Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Interviews will either be online or in person at our offices in Westminster, London.

Working arrangements and salary


We work both in the office and from home, with core office hours Monday and Thursday. Our main office is based in Westminster. Many of us, including the founders, have young children and we work hard to be family friendly.

Salary will depend on experience. For this role we expect salary to range for £32,000 – 40,000 depending on candidate experience.

If you have any questions, please email them to jack.airey@publicfirst.co.uk.