Deep sector knowledge. Unmatched policy networks. Proven placements

In a fast-moving and increasingly complex policy landscape, access to the right talent isn’t optional, it’s strategic.

Dennis, Co-Founder of Membership Bespoke, is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most experienced Policy & Public Affairs recruitment specialists within the membership sector. For over 14 years, he has partnered with leading professional bodies, trade associations and membership organisations to appoint high-impact policy and public affairs talent at every level.

But this goes beyond recruitment.

Dennis works at the heart of the sector every day. He sees first-hand how teams are evolving, where capability gaps are emerging, how salaries are shifting, and what the most in-demand policy skillsets look like right now.

For a clear, honest view of what’s really happening in the market, watch Dennis’s latest video.

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Whether you are hiring, restructuring, or simply sense the market shifting, a short conversation with Dennis can provide invaluable clarity. 

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EXPERTISE ACROSS POLICY ROLES, INDUSTRIES AND ORGANISATIONS

  • Snapshot of Who We've Supported
  • Roles We've Placed
  • Key Policy Specialisms
  • Snapshot of Who We've Supported

    • Association for Consultancy and Engineering

    • Association of Business Recovery Professionals

    • Association of Financial Mutuals

    • Association of Foreign Banks

    • British Metals Recycling Association

    • British Property Federation

    • British Veterinary Association

    • Building Societies Association

    • Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

    • Confederation of School Trusts

    • Employee Ownership Association

    • Finance & Leasing Association

    • Financial Services Skills Commission

    • IAB UK

    • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

    • Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales

    • Institute of Chartered Foresters

    • Institution of Civil Engineers

    • International Corporate Governance Network

    • National Federation of Retail Newsagents

    • Provision Trade Federation

    • Royal Town Planning Institute

    • Tech UK

    • The Horticultural Trades Association

    • TheCityUK

    • UK Finance

    • Association of British Insurers

    • British Parking Association

    • Company Chemists' Association

    • National Federation of Retail Newsagents

    • STEP

    • The Horticultural Trades Association

    • The UK Council for International Student Affairs

    • United Kingdom Accreditation Service

  • Roles We've Placed

    • Policy Assistant

    • Public Affairs Assistant

    • Policy and Research Assistant

    • Policy Executive

    • Public Affairs Executive

    • Policy Officer

    • Public Affairs Officer

    • Policy and Research Officer

    • Policy Adviser

    • Policy Analyst

    • Government Affairs Officer

    • Senior Policy Officer

    • Senior Public Affairs Officer

    • Senior Policy Adviser

    • Senior Policy Analyst

    • Policy Manager

    • Public Affairs Manager

    • Government Affairs Manager

    • Policy and Advocacy Manager

    • Policy and Research Manager

    • Senior Policy Manager

    • Senior Public Affairs Manager

    • Head of Policy

    • Head of Public Affairs

    • Head of Policy and Public Affairs

    • Head of Government Affairs

    • Head of Policy and Advocacy

    • Director of Policy

    • Director of Public Affairs

    • Director of Policy and Public Affairs

    • Director of Government Affairs

    • Director of External Affairs

    • Director of Advocacy

    • Executive Director of Policy

    • Executive Director of Public Affairs

    • Executive Director of Policy and External Affairs

     

  • Key Policy Specialisms

    • Financial services policy

    • Banking, insurance and pensions policy

    • Fintech and digital finance policy

    • Technology and digital policy

    • Artificial intelligence and data policy

    • Cybersecurity and digital regulation policy

    • Energy and net zero policy

    • Environmental and sustainability policy

    • Climate and carbon policy

    • Planning and infrastructure policy

    • Housing and built environment policy

    • Transport and mobility policy

    • Healthcare and life sciences policy

    • Public health policy

    • Education and skills policy

    • Employment and labour market policy

    • Industrial strategy and economic policy

    • International trade policy

    • Corporate governance and regulatory policy

    • Agriculture, food and rural policy

Recent Case Study: British Property Federation

How we helped the BPF secure a talented Policy Officer with the right policy insight, advocacy skills and stakeholder confidence to support their growing policy agenda. 

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