Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Posted 21 hours 32 minutes ago by Michael Page (UK)

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Fantastic Opportunity to join a growing UK charity
  • Oversee the delivery of high profile campaigns and policy work

About Our Client

Our client is a UK charity

Job Description

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

London

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with keyinternal stakeholders to shape advocacy work and support broader organisational objectives
  • Amplify the charity's voice in Parliament, across the devolved nations, and in political spheres, building relationships with parliamentarians, decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Contribute to research in order to assess and meet their longer-term advocacy plans
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of important internal and external stakeholders
  • Oversee work across the United Kingdom and work within devolved parliamentary settings

The Successful Applicant

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

London

Essential:

  • Excellent working knowledge of Westminster, Whitehall and devolved parliaments
  • Outstanding stakeholder engagement/management skills
  • Experience in managing a team to deliver policy and public affairs work
  • Ability to anticipate potential developments in the wider political environment and ability to shape policy positions
  • Experience and ability in developing strategy within a policy and public affairs capacity

What's on Offer

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

London

Home-based working option available, with frequent travel to London meetings

If you are passionate about shaping policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this Head of Policy and Public Affairs position