Civil Service - Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Practice Lead Governance and Politics

Remote working (anywhere in the UK) £60,000 Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 Fixed term
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Summary: WFD is looking to for a Practice Lead with significant strategic experience in Governance and Politics to support our Community of Expertise.
Practice Lead Governance and Politics - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Practice Lead Governance and Politics Westminster Foundation for Democracy Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 484494 Salary £60,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Other Contract type Fixed term Length of employment 15 months Type of role Governance Humanitarian International Trade Operational Research Policy Project Delivery Senior leadership Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Remote working (anywhere in the UK) About the job Job summary WFD is looking to for a Practice Lead with significant strategic experience in Governance and Politics to support our Community of Expertise. Job description About the Politics, Governance, and Rights Community of Expertise ​ Democratic governance is facing an historic challenge as autocratic trends undermine the hard-won global gains of the 20th century. To ensure that FCDO posts are resourced with substantive and insightful information, analysis, and advice on “what works” to respond to these challenges and support democratic governance in their contexts, the FCDO launched the Politics, Governance, and Rights Community of Expertise in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. The Politics, Governance, and Rights Community of Expertise helps the FCDO network deliver more impactfully by serving as an authoritative source of expertise an
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #3394
  • Employer: Civil Service - Westminster Foundation for Democracy
  • Location: Remote working (anywhere in the UK)
  • Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-11
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