Deputy Director, Policy

Company: Universities UK
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Deputy Director will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing a high performing team of policy professionals and support staff. This role is part of the senior management team in the Policy Group within UUK.

UUK would positively consider applications from civil or public servants who would wish to apply in the form of a secondment.

The purpose of this role is to ensure UUK provides policy leadership and maximises its influence on the higher education policy agenda on behalf of the sector and in support of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.

In addition to leading policy development across a range of areas this role will require building and maintaining strong and influential senior level relationships and networks within the sector, government and other influential stakeholders.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 29 July 2026.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026