Policy Jobs in London

EVAW’s policy manager plays a critical role in delivering EVAW’s work, including developing policy proposals and positions across a broad range of areas related to violence against women and girls, to inform and support our campaigning aims. Working independently, the post-holder will support our evidence-based campaigning, generate and contribute to critical policy discussions, and support the organisation’s broad lobbying and influencing strategies.

Key tasks include staying up to date with the VAWG policy landscape, producing briefings and reports, identifying key and emerging policy areas, collecting relevant evidence, and building EVAW’s responses to inform our campaigns – often through engagement with members and stakeholders.

Policy Officer at Forces in Mind Trust

Do you want to support former Service personnel and their families to have a successful and fulfilling transition into civilian life?  Do you want to help shape policy and influence decision makers to deliver this? Would you like to be part of a small but dedicated team?  If so, then join Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) as our Policy Officer.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team to help ensure that our evidence base can have a significant impact and improve outcomes for the Armed Forces community.

About FiMT

We were founded in 2011 with a £35 million endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund to improve transition to civilian life for Service leavers and their families.  Our mission is to enable a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life and we provide an evidence base that will influence and underpin effective policy making and practice.  We then look to leverage this evidence to effect positive change.

About the role

You will work as part of the Policy, Influencing and Evaluation team to positively influence policy makers and service providers.

Make a tangible difference:

• Help the delivery of impactful policy initiatives to address the needs of ex-Service personnel and their families.
• Drive evidence-based influencing: leverage FiMT's robust research to inform policy and secure positive change.
• Cultivate strategic relationships: build strong connections with policymakers and stakeholders to amplify FiMT's mission.

We seek a skilled professional with:

• Demonstrated understanding of policy development and implementation with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to clearly convey complex policy issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and deliver within deadlines.
• Thrive in a team environment and foster a culture of open communication.
• An interest in supporting the Armed Forces community.

What do we offer?

• Salary of £38,771 to £40,049, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package, including health screening programme and group pension plan
• Hybrid working (London office with flexibility)
• 30 days leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional paid leave for reservists and volunteering opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Are you ready to make a lasting impact?

Join us and be part of shaping a better future for our Armed Forces community. Submit your application by midnight on Monday 24 June 2024. 

For full details and information on how to apply see the attached Job Description. 

Interviews will take place on Monday 15 July at Mountbarrow House, London.

Due to the significant number of applications received for posts, we will only be able to provide feedback for those candidates who are invited to interview.

Forces in Mind Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Age UK is currently looking to hire a Communities Policy Manager within our Influencing division on a permanent basis.

If you are seeking a rewarding role and have a passion for policy, then this may be the opportunity for you. The role has responsibility for developing Age UK's work in a variety of domains including transport, digital inclusion and accessibility of local services for older people.

As a Policy Manager you will analyse public policy to make recommendations to central and local government entities, whilst collaborating with our wider influencing teams to ensure we build good communities for older people across the nation.

This exciting opportunity would suit someone with a good understanding of the policy making system and strong communication skills both verbal and written.

This position offers hybrid working between home and our central London office. Currently our Policy team attend the office weekly on Wednesday's.

Internal grade - 5L

Must haves:

* Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions.
* Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change.
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences.
* Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships.
* A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships.
* The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas.
* The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self-confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals

Great to Haves:
* Experience of the subject area and /or older people's issues.
* Experience of stakeholder management.
* Advocating for policy solutions to either politicians, civil servants, regulators.
* Talking to the media and/or public speaking

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you interested in influencing central and local Government, and helping to end rough sleeping for good?

We are looking for a skilled policy and public affairs professional to join the St Mungo’s Policy and Research team. At a time when rough sleeping is high on the political agenda, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can make the most of the opportunity to raise St Mungo’s profile among decision makers and political stakeholders and influence policy that has an impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

In the role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer you will contribute to the development of St Mungo’s public affairs and policy plans, ensuring that our clients are at the heart of all our influencing work to central and beyond.

You will coordinate public affairs work, creating opportunities to influence national and local government policy; helping achieve our organisational goal to rebuild lives and end rough sleeping for good. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Organising public affairs activities that support the organisation’s overall policy influencing objectives.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure public affairs activity is timely, consistent and, where appropriate, joined up with other external communications.
• Maintain a database of up to date policy positions, developed in partnership with the Policy and Research teams and frontline staff, and support with the development of policy positions.
•  You will help design and implement robust and thorough public affairs plans, coordinate a programme of visits and meetings with key stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall and proactively spot new engagement opportunities will be crucial to this role.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who will be motivated to build positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and the ability to effectively represent the organisation. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate:

• Your experience of working in a public affairs environment and supporting the development successful public affairs plans.
• Good problems solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines. 
• Good understanding of the issues that people experiencing homelessness may face and some knowledge of homelessness policy or other closely related area.
• Above all we are looking for someone who will be dedicated to the overall aims of St Mungo’s and the policy team.

In this role you will be required to work at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home.

We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know! 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Wednedsay 19 June 

Interview and assessments on: w/c 1 July 2024 

What we offer

· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

· Great Pay and Other Benefits

Age UK is currently looking to hire a Poverty, Income and Work Policy Manager within our Influencing division on a permanent basis.

If you are seeking a rewarding role and have a passion for policy, then this may be the opportunity for you. This role has responsibility for developing Age UK's work in a variety of domains focussed on reducing poverty in later life for older people. A particular focus will be State Pensions, Social Security Benefits and the UK labour market for older people.

As a Policy Manager you will analyse public policy to make recommendations to central government, regulators and professional bodies whilst collaborating with our wider influencing teams to ensure we help older people become more financially secure in future.

This exciting opportunity would suit someone with a good understanding of the policy making system and strong proficiency in verbal and written communication.

This position offers hybrid working between home and our central London office. Currently our Policy team attend the office weekly on Wednesday's.

Internal job grade - 5L

Must haves:

* Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions.
* Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change.
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences.
* Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships.
* A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships.
* The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas.
* The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self-confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals

Great to Haves:
* Experience of the subject area and/or older people's issues.
* Stakeholder management.
* Advocating for policy solutions to either politicians, civil servants, regulators.
* Talking to the media and/or public speaking

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

The job is flexible, although the post holder will be expected to come to the London office at least once a week, usually on a Wednesday, and have the flexibility to attend key meetings and events in London at other times (and occasionally travel in the UK).

Occasional line management, on a temporary or permanent basis of other Policy team members as required by the Head of Policy.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

At Sarcoma UK, our vision is for everyone affected by sarcoma cancer to have the treatment, care and support they need. The Policy and Public Affairs Officer plays an important role in achieving that vision, working to ensure that everyone affected by sarcoma has access to an early, accurate diagnosis and the best treatment and care.

This is an ideal role for someone with some initial experience in policy, public affairs or lobbying and who brings passion and a proactive approach to achieving real impact for people affected by sarcoma. The role will require an understanding of the health policy environment and the ability to communicate and influence effectively.

Reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the post holder will join a growing and ambitious team at Sarcoma UK. You will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as well as externally with patients, healthcare professionals and commissioners and the wider charity sector.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and key responsibilities

Policy

• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and deliver Sarcoma UK’s policy development.
• Support the development of evidence-based policy positions that are representative of the external healthcare environment, working alongside colleagues, clinical and healthcare professionals.
• Produce a range of high-quality, evidence-based documents including briefings, reports, and consultation responses.
• Support the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to respond to government and other sarcoma-focused or cancer consultations.
• Provide the Secretariat to Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group and support their work to raise the profile of issues preventing early and accurate diagnosis of sarcoma.
• Work with other teams in the organisation to articulate and deliver communications for supporter audiences around policy work.

Public Affairs

• Develop relationships with key influencers, including parliamentarians, civil servants, the NHS and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Communications Team to shape campaigns which are evidence based and solution-focused.
• Organise events, meetings and briefings to ensure our policy messages are communicated to external stakeholders and influencers.
• Ensure our supporters are regularly updated about our public affairs and campaigning activity using communication channels and involve them where appropriate.
• To support the Communications Team to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sarcoma, and to publicise the work of the charity.

External relationships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with sarcoma clinicians and people personally affected by sarcoma, including members of Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group.
• Represent Sarcoma UK at external Policy and Public Affairs events.

General

• Support the integration of the Policy and Public Affairs programme across the charity as a whole.
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• The role will require occasional travel to meeting and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

Do you want to help shape the future of a fairer and more equal United Kingdom? Are you interested in tackling tax dodging and making those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share? Are you a savvy political operator and a confident policy shaper who would like to use these skills for building momentum for a fairer tax system and a more equal society? Then read on.

Tax Justice UK (TJ-UK) is building momentum for a fairer tax system. We want to see higher taxes on the super-rich to support quality public services and ensure the redistribution of wealth. We also want to curb tax abuse and see fair global tax rules. Tax will be high on the political agenda during a highly anticipated general election and it will be a defining issue for the incoming government. Many sectors will coalesce around the demand for investment in public services, and TJ-UK will be at the forefront of this debate. 

Your role will help to win progressive tax reforms, build political support and anchor our campaigning with sound policy analysis. You don’t need a background in tax policy if you can demonstrate an ability to learn and master complex policy briefs. You do need to be hungry for change and be able to convince people in positions of power that progressive tax reform is sensible and feasible. Your policy expertise, political nouse and parliamentary knowledge will help the team to deliver change.

TJ-UK has a track record of securing campaign wins. We have built strong relationships with parliamentarians, policy makers and a network of influential think tanks and organisations. We also have excellent relationships with many influential media outlets, regularly securing extensive media coverage on tax justice issues. 

We’re looking for a policy/political expert with a track record of achieving political change and a commitment to tax justice. You will be confident in shaping policy, have excellent knowledge of parliamentary procedure and be a strong team player.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

You will: 

• Drive our advocacy, political engagement and external influencing

• Develop and coordinate policy for the organisation 

• Support our campaigns

We're looking for:

• A savvy political operator
• A confident shaper of policy
• A strong team player

Science and Policy Project Manager

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We’re a hybrid working employer, meaning you’re required to come into the office 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th June 2024

Interviews: 3rd – 11th July 2024

An exciting opportunity to work with WCRF International’s Science and Policy Departments

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

·Commissions and analyses worldwide scientific research

·Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world

·Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas. 

We are seeking a Science and Policy Project Manager who will provide project management support across the science and policy departments for the core programmes and for cross cutting activities such as conferences and communications. You will report to the Director of Research, Policy and Innovation with the delivery of the science and policy strategies. You will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Research and Policy and there will also be interaction and communication with the Heads of Research Funding, Research Interpretation and Policy and Public Affairs as well as other colleagues in the network countries. 

You will be educated to MSc level in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology or closely related field and have experience working in a research/public health setting and developing scientific/policy reports, summaries and presentations. You will have proven scientific project management skills with experience in monitoring progress, performance reporting and delivering projects on time and budget. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment, and with stakeholders at all levels.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role, using specific examples to illustrate how you meet the job and person specifications. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Young people’s mental health is one of the most urgent policy issues facing the UK today. At YoungMinds, we are leading the fight to make sure that all young people can get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what. We are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer to help us achieve this.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working person with experience in public affairs and policy development to join our efforts to tackle the current crisis in children and young people’s mental health. You will develop relationships with parliamentarians, officials, and political parties to promote our policy calls and campaigns. Using your knowledge of parliamentary processes, you will spot opportunities to harness these relationships and make meaningful change for young people. You will apply your research skills to develop evidence-based policy materials. These will be based on external evidence as well as our own research and consultation with young people.

We are an ambitious and supportive team within an organisation that’s committed to putting young people front and centre of our advocacy work, and you will be pivotal to helping bring young people’s voices directly to Parliament.

If you’re as confident meeting with politicians as you are turning complex policy ideas into persuasive written pieces, then this is the job for you.

Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.

Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel  

Contract: Permanent and full time

Reporting to: Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research 

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 p/a

Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme  

Summary of role 

The Policy Manager is a key role in supporting the development and implementation of WeProtect Global Alliance’s strategy and vision for a digital world designed to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

We require a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong track record of carrying out policy research and analysis, who can build relationships with external stakeholders, provide technical support to governments, and is able to work in dynamic, global policy environments.

You will be responsible for monitoring policy and political developments, promoting evidence-based policies, and building and maintaining relationships with government, civil society and private sectors to foster change. You will have a sound understanding of how policy decisions are influenced and made. You will also lead on the development of policy outputs including briefings, papers and reports, working with colleagues to build evidence and articulate the Alliance’s work across our membership and with other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable professional experience in a comparable policy-focused role and will have a diverse skill set, encompassing critical policy analysis, effective communication of complex policy concepts to diverse audiences and strong project management skills. You will also have a demonstrable understanding of children’s rights and related public policy developments globally.

You will be a strong team-player, who inspires and supports your colleagues, Alliance members and external partners. You will be committed to maintaining ethical standards and the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

About WeProtect Global Alliance 

The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.   

Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 70 private sector companies and 94 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of staff based in the UK and Belgium, and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board. 

Policy Manager role and responsibilities 

Overall purpose of role 

WeProtect Global Alliance supports our members to achieve more together than they could alone, through pooling and sharing knowledge and data, solving problems and making a powerful case for change.

The Policy Manager role is pivotal to making a compelling case for action and bringing together experts to generate political commitment, develop policies and practical solutions to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and long-term harm. The role will support the vital work of our Global Taskforce, comprised of government members from across the globe. It will require close collaboration with the Communications and Engagement team and other members of the Alliance Secretariat.

Legislative, regulatory and policy work

• Lead on a range of policy projects on key emerging threats and responses to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
• Analyse national legislation, policies, multilateral initiatives and regulatory approaches to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration and policy learning.
• Prepare policy reports, briefs, and proposals, tailored to various audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and members, working alongside the Communications and Engagement team.
• Monitor the implementation and impact of policies, regulations, and legislative proposals regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse, including potential challenges in implementing and enforcing regulatory measures.
• Develop and evaluate policy options and recommendations based on evidence, best practice, and stakeholder input, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and member priorities.
• Support the drafting of responses to consultations, policy briefings, and other public policy initiatives, including relevant third-party publications.
• Promote, support and embed the use of the Alliance’s Model National Response with Government members including supporting the use of national legal and policy frameworks in accordance with the UNCRC and other regional and international and regional standards.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of key legislative, policy and political developments in relation to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.

Global Taskforce

Support the focus and outcomes delivered by the Alliance’s Global Taskforce:

• Encourage and facilitate effective sharing of information among Taskforce member countries.
• Actively highlight valuable and impact resources available to governments.
• Support Taskforce member countries in identifying opportunities, actions and strategic steps within their national frameworks to enhance the protection of children.
• Organise bi-annual reporting and coordinating special events to foster leadership development for government officials involved in the Taskforce’s work.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of key contacts in Taskforce member countries.

Wider stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and collaborators relevant to our work across the Alliance membership.
• Lead on development of or contribute to written outputs, such as reports, topic-specific briefing papers, website copy, presentations and blog posts to communicate the findings of our work to relevant audiences.
• Present analysis, evidence and findings about complex and sometimes contentious subjects to a wide range of audiences, ensuring an understanding of the subject and issues arising and enabling informed decision making.
• Represent the Alliance at key meetings as required, including presenting at and supporting the delivery of presentations at international events.
• Collaborate with WeProtect colleagues to integrate policy considerations into organisational initiatives and programmes ensuring coherence and effectiveness.

Wider organisational responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
• Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
• Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
• Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Senior Management Team or Board, as necessary.
• Ensure that the Alliance’s membership information database (CRM), project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events.
• Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.

Person Specification 

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
• Extensive professional experience in a comparable policy role in the not-for-profit sector, government, international/intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.
• A strong interest in children’s rights and preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy processes, with strong analytical skills to analyse and gather data
• Knowledge of children’s rights, in particular child protection issues.
• Advanced interpersonal, people and networking skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and speaking communication skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences through formal and informal presentations, reports and papers.
• Strong drive for results with the proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing policy and/or research projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally.

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Experience living or working in the Global South (highly desirable).
• Any lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation, mission and role.
• Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.
• A university degree in a related field.
• Fluency in languages other than English.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.

Diversity, inclusion and equity 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.  

Safeguarding and values 

As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.  

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are:  

• Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge 

• Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding 

• Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion 

Job Description

The Head of Advocacy and Policy will be responsible for developing an excellent Advice Service and Retention Team to support and advise students effectively to enable excellent student experience and satisfaction.

This role will lead on the development of effective insights, representation and support initiatives/campaigns for students, across our three campuses at Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway.

This role will enhance work with the diverse student population of the University of Greenwich and lead a dynamic team to ensure students have consistent and accessible services that contribute to positive student experience.

This role sits within the wider Membership Services department, together with other key areas consisting of; Activities, Sport, Academic Communities, Representation and Democracy, we provide a high-quality service for students, that they can shape, steer and be at the heart of.

This postholder will be part of the GSU Senior Leadership Team and will be expected to contribute to department and organisation wide strategic development.

The post holder will:

• Have expert knowledge in areas of in relation to Advice and Retention and policies and legislation relating to such activity
• Support and develop strong student-led communities and campaigns in areas of: Advice, wellbeing and retention so that members can thrive
• Provide line management support to staff so that the team have up to date, specialist advice skills, knowledge and understanding of University regulations, policies and procedures that may affect the work of the Advice service and oversee engagement across Greenwich’s 3 campuses
• Undertake casework and provide expert advice for the team on all aspects of Advice
• Lead on the project management of wellbeing/health promotion campaigns and initiatives throughout the year, as well as any external bids through bodies such as OfS
• Oversee the Retention and Wellbeing Project work, and other relevant projects with external partners
• Lead on insights work relating to retention, wellbeing and support
• Lead on responses to external consultation and enquiry responses, including but not limited to OfS, Department for Education, OIA and Universities UK
• Support elected officers to deliver on campaigning priorities
• Ensure the Advice service has the skills and is equipped to support the diverse needs of students at Greenwich and Kent at Medway.
• Provide regular insights and reports on the GSU Membership to inform our strategy and service provision
• Work with other Heads to develop relevant and modern Front of House services for each GSU campus ensuring ease of access and consistency for all members.

Key Areas

• Be an engaged and active member of the Senior Leadership team, contributing regularly and working collaboratively with peers
• Provide leadership, strategic direction and day to day operational management to the Advocacy and Policy: recruiting and inducting members of staff, motivating, supporting and developing team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge for their roles as well as manage performance
• Develop a proactive results driven culture within the team, ensuring agreed objectives and targets are delivered, whilst promoting a collaborative approach to working with internal departments
• Develop succession plans and identify training and development opportunities within the team
• Be accountable for the quality of outputs of the team
• Provide support to the Officer team helping and equipping them, particularly in their roles as representatives and providing pastoral support and guidance.
• Ensure the whole organisation is aware of and understands the work of the Advocacy and Policy Team and its contribution to our strategic objectives
• To maintain expert and up-to-date knowledge on sector policies and regulations relating to advice, retention and student success, providing relevant guidance to officers and staff as required.
• Develop and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the team to ensure we can adapt to changing students’ needs and priorities, as well as building on successes and preparing for the future.

Strategic Development

• Contribute to the strategic objectives of GSU, with a particular focus on advice, support and wellbeing in relation to the student experience
• Develop and oversee a new and innovative approach to proactive health and wellbeing campaigns that empower students to look after themselves and each other, as well as seeking support
• Lead on Access and Participation Plan Engagement, acting as the key contact on this area with the University.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant senior UoG staff and departments including Student Academic Services, Faculties and our partners at Kent Unio
• Develop and oversee the Advice service to support advocacy initiatives at multiple levels within the University, ensuring both students and University stakeholders view GSU as a credible and reliable source of information on the needs of students.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and oversee a structured approach to gathering, analysing and reporting on data relating to engagement of students with our services and to student views on key issues relating to retention and success
• Develop and oversee processes of collecting quantitative and qualitative data from casework to analyse trends and inform feedback for the SU and university
• Ensure evaluation mechanism are embedded in the teams working practises and that findings are shared and used to implement learnings with the goal of improving services
• Support Officers by preparing information, statistics and trends about key services to be shared within the University committee cycle
• Be responsible for the implementation of service standards for the Advocacy and Policy Team and to monitor and report on adherence to these standards
• Prepare materials to apply for any relevant quality mark accreditations for the service.

Budget and Financial Management

• Manage a budget relating to Advocacy and Policy including any restricted funds.
• Be responsible for the teams resources, ensuring these are effectively allocated, managed and controlled
• Review and establish processes, systems, polices and where appropriate standard procedures to maximise efficiency ensure deadlines are met and a positive return on investment
• Review and provide narrative for scrutiny at monthly management meetings with the Finance Team

Stakeholder management

• Collaborate with GSU colleagues, particularly the Student Voice and Engagement Teams to ensure we have a consistent approach to how we work with and support students
• Work with students through our representative structures and forums to ensure we shape services students want and need, taking into consideration the varying campus priorities
• Maintain strong relationships with key university staff to develop, deliver and evaluate collaborative projects and interventions supporting advice and retention
• Attend meetings relating to Advocacy and Policy as well as associated areas at both GSU, the University and externally, included, but not limited to regional networks
• Identify opportunities to share best practice and represent the work of GSU and your team to the wider HE community, through conferences and publication.

Personal Specification

Essential Experience

• Line management experience
• Relevant experience working in the youth, education, students’ union or other membership or advisory organisation
• Experience of leading a multi-functional team
• Experience of mentoring coaching staff/elected officers
• Experience of developing operational policies and procedures
• Experience of budget management, project management, and operational management
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partnership working or strategic networking

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with and lead a high performing team
• Ability to troubleshoot difficult situations, and deal with them calmly, efficiently and effectively
• Ability to produce confident, clear written reports and be able to write succinct documents on complex areas
• IT skills at a level that supports membership CRM systems, Advice Pro and other platforms
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage others to reach deadlines, within agreed budgets and to a consistently high standard
• Ability to write strategies and be able to effectively communicate vision and mission
• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face on changing priorities
• Track record of successfully developing and implementing projects and operational change
• Able to draft policies and procures with an eye for detail and accuracy

Essential Knowledge

• Awareness of current issues within the higher education sector
• Knowledge of relevant external bodies and organisations including Advice UK, NUS, Citizens Advice, OIA, Ofs, Student Minds
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, advice legislation, risk assessments and GDPR
• Knowledge of providing 121 support

Education/Training

• No one specific qualification is required, but evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area relevant to the post is required. For example: ILM, City &Guilds etc.

Personal Attributes and other requirements

• Able to travel within the Borough and Region.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight where necessary.
• Works well in a team with a flexible approach to work
• Be eligible for a DBS check if needed
• A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of GSU.

Desirable other requirements

• Visionary, creative, and innovative strategist
• A positive, solution focused leader – able to make ‘tough’ decisions; determined and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role
• Empowering, authentic leader with high levels of emotional intelligence

Lead Policy Analyst - Climate

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: The role can be based in London, UK, or one of the following WaterAid Country Programmes: Kenya, South Africa, United States, Sweden, and Ethiopia (subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries).
For the UK Location: we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary & Benefits
Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
For the UK-based: £64,000 - £72,000 per annum (depending on experience) or equivalent established grade G salary and benefits in the country of employment (United States of America, Sweden, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia)

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Policy and Research to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Lead Policy Analyst - Climate to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
This position will be based in WaterAid's Global Policy and Research Team (part of the Global Policy and Campaigns Department) and will report to the Director of Policy and Research. The Global Policy Team plays a leadership role across the WaterAid Federation in setting the WaterAid's policy change agenda and thought leadership to achieve equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene globally. Working in the Policy Team, the role of the LPA - Climate is critical to building a policy change and thought leadership that promotes financing for communities on the frontline to have reliable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services they need to adapt and build resilience to a changing climate.

The successful candidate will collaborate across WaterAid - both in member countries as well as in country programmes - supporting the design of climate-resilient policy agendas and adaptation measures to achieve targeted national, regional and global change.

About the Role:
As Lead Policy Analyst-Climate, you will be a senior member of WaterAid's Global Policy and Research team. You will lead in developing informed WaterAid positions and options on building the resilience of WASH services to climate change; advocate for WASH as a key adaptation measure and contributor to stronger and more efficient systems; and highlight the urgent need for WASH services as worthy of consideration in climate financing.2

You'll also:

• Develop top-notch research initiatives and robust policy responses to the challenges presented by climate change and advocate for resilient WASH as a key adaptation measure;
• Lead in developing and implementing WaterAid climate resilient WASH influencing and thought leadership agenda;
• Represent WaterAid at global climate conventions, including CoPs and select national and regional climate discussions, to clearly articulate organisational positions and narratives, influence policies, and advocate for WASH inclusion in climate financing to be made easily accessible for poor, vulnerable communities in the global south;
• Work closely with our Country Programmes, WaterAid members, and International Programmes Department as a technical and strategic policy advisor on climate change;

About You:

• Experienced in working in public policy and advocacy on issues related to climate change with an extensive personal network in the climate action arena;
• Experienced in research, policy analysis, preparing policy/advocacy briefs and papers with impeccable verbal and written skills in English;
• Experienced in climate-related disciplines, such as environmental/earth sciences or other climate-related disciplines; water resources management experience to be considered an asset but not mandatory;
• Qualified from an internationally recognised university, with research experience;
• Fully committed to WaterAid's vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

• Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
• Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday, 23rd June 2024. Availability for an interview is required in the week commencing 1st July 2024.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Job title: Policy Officer
Hours of work: Three days (24 hours) per week
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Location: Home working with occasional travel to London

CEASE (the Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation) is a national human rights charity. Our mission is to expose and dismantle the cultural and commercial forces driving all forms of sexual exploitation in the UK. Sexual exploitation does not occur in a vacuum, and only by addressing the wider context can we hope for real, lasting change.
As a charity, we join the dots between our hypersexualised, objectifying, pornified culture and public attitudes and behaviours towards sex:
• We demonstrate how the mass consumption of online pornography depicting the humiliation, violation and degradation of women and children has realworld consequences.
• We shine a light on the widespread exploitation and harm caused by commercial sex industries that undermine our human rights.

We are neither a religious nor an ideologically driven charity but seek to bring together a broad alliance of groups from many backgrounds around a common stance. CEASE’s work is based on peer reviewed research and survivors’ accounts; it takes the form of advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, events, lobbying and other strategic actions.

CEASE is looking for an experienced policy officer with a passion for ending all forms of sexual exploitation. Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, the role will entail political advocacy, relationship building across stakeholders, including Parliament and research and policy analysis. 

We welcome applications from people who have experience of policy, public affairs and advocacy, and who believe in a world free from sexual exploitation.

Apply via vacancies page on the CEASE website.

About us

City Bridge Foundation is a charity set up around 900 years ago for the maintenance of the old London Bridge. Through bridge tolls, rents, bequests and charitable donations, along with sensible investment and management, the fund has grown over the years and now has total assets of around £1.6 billion.

Our primary aim remains to maintain our five bridges – Tower, London, Southwark, Millennium and Blackfriars bridges – but since 1995 we have also used surplus funds to award grants to charitable organisations across Greater London.

We currently award over £30 million to charities across the capital and have made a further £200 million available in the five years to 2026 to support London’s charity sector.

City Bridge Foundation is the working name of the historic Bridge House Estates. From 1995 to September 2023 our charity funding team was known as City Bridge Trust. In September 2023, our bridges and charity funding teams were brought together under a new name – City Bridge Foundation.

Our sole trustee is the City of London Corporation – the governing body for the Square Mile. Members of the Court of Common Council – the City Corporation’s primary decision-making body – form the City Bridge Foundation Board which governs our activities.

Job Summary

We are looking for a new Policy & Projects Officer in the Strategy and Governance Team to support the charity to deliver its strategic goals and drive transformation!

The role of the Strategy and Governance Team is to work collaboratively across the whole charity to help set and deliver high impact strategies, policies and projects and to role-model good governance. The team supports the charity to deliver change in a consistent and values-driven way through four functional areas: strategy, policy and projects; planning and performance; culture and values; and governance.

As part of a team of Policy & Projects Officers, you will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of transformative initiatives that align with the charity’s strategy ‘Bridging London 2020 – 2045’.

As an ambitious strategic thinker, you will provide assurance to the Head of Strategy & Governance that City Bridge Foundation’s strategic aims and priorities are properly reflected in all strategies, policies and plans, particularly through engaging with staff at all levels to ensure they are aware of and understand that charity’s priorities.