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Youth Employment UK is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join our Policy and Research department at an important moment for youth employment policy.
The Senior Policy Officer will strengthen Youth Employment UK’s policy and insight capacity by helping gather, analyse and communicate evidence from young people, employers, members and the wider youth employment system.
Working with the Policy and Research Director, the role will support Youth Employment UK to develop high-quality policy positions, recommendations, briefings and reports, and to strengthen our reputation as a leading source of insight and practical solutions for youth employment.
This is a policy-focused role with strong research literacy. It is not a technical academic research post, but the postholder will need to be confident in interpreting evidence, drawing out implications, writing clearly, and translating insight into practical recommendations for different audiences.
Summary of responsibilities
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Monitor, analyse and respond to youth employment-related policy developments through written briefings, articles, guidance and formal evidence submissions.
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Support the development of Youth Employment UK policy positions, recommendations and messages
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Work with Youth Ambassadors and young people to gather insight that informs policy positions, reports and recommendations
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Support delivery of our Youth Voice Census by writing up findings for a wide range of audiences
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Support Youth Employment UK’s Good Youth Employment Benchmark by conducting employer interviews and writing employer-facing reports.
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Support Youth Employment UK’s public affairs activity, including APPG, Connected Communities and other policy forums.
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Work closely with the Policy and Research Director, Policy and Research Coordinator and wider team in an agile, fast-paced working environment
About you
We are looking for someone with strong policy judgement, excellent writing skills, professional curiosity and a commitment to improving systems for young people.
You will bring:
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Experience in policy, public affairs, research, youth employment, education, skills, employment support, social policy or a related area
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Research literacy and confidence working with evidence, data, reports and lived experience insight
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Ability to turn complex information into clear briefings, recommendations and practical outputs
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Confidence in engaging with a range of stakeholders, such as young people, employers, members, policymakers, charities, NGOs, think tanks or public bodies.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to a wide range of audiences
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A high level of self and project management skill, able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
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A clear passion for improving education, employment and transitions outcomes for young people through policy activity.
A full overview of responsibilities in the role and person criteria can be seen in the attached job description.
What we will provide to you
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Competitive salary.
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Standard company pension.
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25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days after 12 months’ service.
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2 volunteering days per year.
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2 additional wellbeing days per year.
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Onsite parking, available on a first come, first served basis.
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Personal development opportunities.
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Free breakfast and lunch options when in the office.
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Team activities and events.
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Dog-friendly office.
Please note that this is a full-time (37.5 hour) role, with some flexibility over working hours. Our main office is in Kettering, right next to the train station. However, we are open to discussing remote and hybrid working arrangements with the right candidate.
Please upload your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to CharityJobs.
Your cover letter should explain your relevant experience, motivation for applying, and how your skills align with the role. We encourage applicants to use clear subheadings linked to the role requirements.
The deadline for applications is Thursday August 20th at 5pm.
Candidates who submit a successful application will be invited to an initial, informal first interview. This will be held remotely online on Friday 28th August with each last 30 minutes.
Candidates who are successful in the first interview stage will be invited to a second, in-person interview at our offices in Kettering. This interview will involve a task relevant to the role, a compete
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The People Experience Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering an inclusive, engaging and well-supported workplace culture at Battersea. Reporting to the Head of People Experience, this role is responsible for translating strategic people priorities into high-quality, consistent and impactful operational delivery across the employee lifecycle.
With line management responsibility for People Coordinators, the role ensures the smooth running of core people processes and services, providing an excellent employee experience day-to-day. The People Experience Manager acts as a key link between strategy and delivery—supporting engagement and people operations while ensuring policies, processes and systems are effective, compliant and user-focused.
Working closely with managers and colleagues across Battersea, the role contributes to a culture where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work for dogs and cats.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 16th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): Week Commencing 7th September 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
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Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.