Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Do you want to lead a policy and public affairs team for a high-profile campaigning charity? Do you want to use your skills and experience to deliver a policy and public affairs workstream that drives legislative change? Have you got experience leading a policy and public affairs team in a dynamic environment?

If this is you, then apply to join us as Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Stonewall.

• Lead the Policy and Public Affairs team to deliver Stonewall's vision, using your specialist experience to deliver results.
• Lead the design and delivery of Stonewall's policy and advocacy work to advance Stonewall's objectives with policy makers, stakeholders and in parliament.
• Be accountable for building and maintaining key political and stakeholder relationships aligned to our policy priorities.
• Ensure that Stonewall's Policy team contributes to developing effective policy positions, and is outcome focused.
• Be responsible for performance management, behavior and standards of both you and your team.
• This is a London-based role, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Stonewall is an LGBTQ+ charity. Over the last 35+ years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.

You would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver meaningful and tangible progress for LGBTQ+ people.

For this role, we are looking for significant experience working in a high-profile policy space, partnering with think tanks, and policy makers to effect change.