UK Impact Economy Advisory Council

The UK Government is seeking members for a new Impact Economy Advisory Council, an external advisory group that will meet quarterly in the Cabinet Office from Autumn 2026. The council advises government on policy and strategy for growing the impact economy, working alongside the Office for the Impact Economy launched by the Prime Minister in December 2025. Senior decision-makers from across government attend sessions on an ad hoc basis.

What you get:

• A seat on a Cabinet Office advisory council shaping UK impact economy policy
• Quarterly engagement with senior government decision-makers
• Reasonable travel and subsistence costs covered
• A formal channel for your sector's voice in government

What you'll do:

• Attend quarterly meetings in the Cabinet Office from Autumn 2026
• Provide input and constructive challenge on government activity related to the impact economy
• Open informal channels between government and your networks
• Agree to appropriate terms of appointment before taking up the role

• Experience from any part of the impact economy: impact investing, philanthropy, charities, social enterprises or purpose driven business
• Deep understanding of the impact economy in the UK today
• Track record of working collaboratively at senior levels, with a strong network
• Able to attend quarterly meetings in London
• No application fees