Meliore Foundation | Civic Bridge Political Manager

About the role

Civic Bridge engages to preserve and broaden the political space for democratic governance, including respect for the rule of law, fact-based information and pro-democratic policies. Civic Bridge works to broaden the appeal of truth and values-based political orientation at a time of shrinking democratic space and authoritarian narratives. The rule of law and democratic governance are prerequisites for maintaining and implementing an ambitious climate agenda and engaging our societies on the path of a socially just energy transition.

Civic Bridge operates at the intersection of politics, campaigns, and research — to shift narratives, engage decision-makers, and support pro-climate leadership across Europe.

We bring together intelligence, communications, and campaigning to counter regressive forces and secure a democratic path forward for climate action.

As Political Manager for the UK, Germany, and Poland, you will be Civic Bridge’s lead political operator across this strategically important cluster. You’ll be responsible for tracking national political dynamics, shaping our engagement strategies, and building trusted relationships with key decision-makers and civic influencers. This also includes business associations, trade unions, faith communities, sports associations, and cultural organisations with influence in public life.

You will lead the development and execution of national political strategies in each country, working closely with internal teams and external partners to identify political opportunities, craft engagement plans, and shape the broader strategic direction of Civic Bridge’s work. These strategies will ensure that campaigns, research, and communications are aligned with national realities and designed to shift both elite and public narratives.

You will work closely with the Political Director and collaborate with our campaign and research teams.

How you’ll contribute

1. Political Insight & Analysis

• Monitor and interpret political developments in the UK, Germany, and Poland relevant to climate, democracy, and anti-democratic dynamics.
• Track shifts in public sentiment and institutional alignment across political, labour, faith-based, and cultural sectors.
• Provide briefings and strategic recommendations to the Civic Bridge leadership and partner teams.
• Contribute to regional and EU-wide political analysis, ensuring alignment with national contexts.

2. Political Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with political advisors, state, regional and local officials, business associations, trade unions, religious representatives, and civic influencers.
• Engage with cultural institutions and non-political actors (e.g. sports clubs, community organisations) to broaden the coalition for climate and democracy.
• Serve as a credible interlocutor across political and social lines to advance democratic, pro-climate objectives.
• Represent Civic Bridge in key political and cross-sector strategy spaces.

3. Strategic Delivery & Coordination

• Design, implement, and drive national political strategies tailored to each country.
• Collaborate with campaign and research teams to ensure political intelligence is reflected in content, messaging, and tactics.
• Identify and respond to emerging political flashpoints and windows of opportunity.
• Support alignment between Civic Bridge’s work and national partner organisations.

Our ideal candidate has

• At least 5 years in political advisory, campaigns, party politics, public affairs, or government relations.
• Deep familiarity with the political landscapes of the UK, Germany, and/or Poland.
• Experience working with or alongside trade unions, religious or faith-based networks, and cultural or civic institutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to distil complex political situations into actionable insights.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional relevant language (German or Polish).
• Existing networks within national parties, political institutions, or the broader civic ecosystem.
• Exposure to anti-democratic threat monitoring or response work.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
• Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with an employment contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Your future workplace

Our vision is for a world where science-based facts help guide the public debate. The Meliore Foundation endeavours to put just, inclusive and equitable solutions to global issues at the core of the world's political, social, environmental and economic discourse. To help achieve this vision, Meliore provides operational support and regranted funding for aligned programmes engaged in strategic communications and campaigns.

A place to thrive!

We’re an international network that values genuine diversity. We know that our mission will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.