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128.3 miles
£35000.00-£40000.00 per year
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Job description
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. Once a month
Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week. Flexible working options available
Salary: Up to £38,918.33 per year
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 30th April 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Advocacy & Government Relations Officer - Westminster:
- Support engagement with MPs, Government departments and key external stakeholders to influence policy and advocacy outcomes
- Monitor parliamentary activity, legislation and policy developments, identifying risks and opportunities affecting cat welfare
- Draft briefings, consultation responses, position statements and advocacy materials to support campaigning objectives
- Conduct research and evidence gathering to inform policy development and charity campaigns
- Develop strategic messaging and responses to legislative, regulatory and reputational issues
- Coordinate and deliver Westminster-based events and stakeholder engagement activities
- Work closely with teams such as Media, Digital and Web to maximise campaign impact
- Build collaborative relationships across the sector to advance shared advocacy priorities and charity goals
About the Advocacy team:
The Advocacy & Government Relations team leads the charity in influencing decision-makers and those whose policies, practices and decisions affect cat welfare across the UK. The small, highly motivated team works to influence legislators (national and devolved governments), professional organisations and corporates. The team has successfully influenced the law on microchipping, pet theft and commercial kitten sales in England and worked with the Scottish Government to regulate cat breeding and rehoming activities. The team also runs digital campaigns as part of its strategy.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy & Government Relations Officer - Westminster:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work, ideally in Westminster
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, MPs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, etc.
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- A passion for cats and cat welfare
What we can offer you:
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Learn more about our full reward package
Application closing date: 5th August 2026
Virtual interview date: 20th & 21st August 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Organisation
Cats Protection
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Refreshed on: 29 July 2026
Closing date: 05 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: AI30
Tags: Advocacy, Politics
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Job description
5Rights is seeking to recruit a Junior UK Affairs Officer on a six month fixed term contract, to support the Foundation's advocacy and policy work across the United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual interested in children's rights, politics and the tech industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most important policy challenges of our time - how we ensure the digital world is built with children in mind. They will gain practical experience across policy development, stakeholder engagement, legislative processes and campaigning, playing an active role in projects that are influencing how governments, regulators and industry protect and uphold children's rights online.
About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations.We are a small team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No.25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse developments in UK digital policy, online safety, privacy, AI governance, and children's rights.
- Conduct research on parliamentary activity, government consultations, regulatory initiatives, and emerging technology issues.
- Prepare policy briefings, stakeholder summaries, background notes, and advocacy materials.
- Support the drafting of consultation responses, position papers, speeches, and external communications.
- Assist with stakeholder mapping and engagement activities involving policymakers, regulators, civil society organisations, academics, and industry representatives.
- Help coordinate meetings, events, roundtables, and workshops.
- Track media coverage and public discourse related to children's digital rights and online safety.
- Maintain advocacy databases, contact lists, and project documentation.
- Contribute to campaign planning and outreach activities where appropriate.
- Provide administrative and project support to the advocacy and policy team.
Person specification
This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is looking for meaningful work with real-world impact. We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
Essential skills and attributes
- A proactive, enthusiastic problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and consistently follow through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging communications for different audiences.
- Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, with the resilience to thrive in a changeable environment where priorities can change.
- A collaborative team player who can build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Confident using Microsoft 365 (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new digital tools.
- A genuine commitment to the mission and values of 5Rights Foundation and an interest in improving children's experiences in the digital world.
Desirable skills and attributes
- A degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, politics, law, social sciences, international relations or communications.
- An interest in technology policy, children's rights, digital regulation or public affairs
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, concise briefings.
- An interest in current affairs and confidence monitoring and summarising policy developments.
- Experience (through study, work experience or volunteering) of research, communications, campaigning or stakeholder engagement.
- An enthusiasm for learning and developing within a small, ambitious and collaborative team.
Practical details:
Location: Remote position in the UK. Ability to travel to London for regular meetings is an advantage. Occasional international travel required.
Salary: Starting salary of £27,040 per annum pro-rata, with some flexibility for candidates with exceptional skills and experience.
Contract: 6 months fixed term
Working hours: Full time (38h week), with occasional accommodation necessary for weekend-engagements and work across time-zones.
Statutory pension contribution.
Annual leave: 25 days per annum pro-rata
Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.
Starting data: ASAP, depending on notice period.
Reporting line: Head of UK Affairs, based in UK
Organisation
Posted on: 31 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026 at 15:04
Tags: Policy, Advocacy, Politics, Youth / Children
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