The National Youth Agency (NYA) is at a very exciting point in its development and this new role plays an important part in supporting our policy research and public affairs. It will involve liaising with internal colleagues and external organisations, government, parliament and media.

Joining a lively and committed team, you will be a positive self-starter and bring previous experience of public policy or a political and media role.  NYA is a central cog in the youth sector and as such this is an interesting and busy role. You will need strong organisational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and confidence with managing multiple tasks and priorities.

NYA holds a unique position within the youth sector. We are the national body for youth work, and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England. We are the cornerstone of a great profession and we have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years. We strive every day to champion, professionalise and enable great youth work, driving up the quality and quantity of safe and impactful practice.

If you feel as motivated as we do to empower young people to reach their potential and find the path to the positive and fulfilling futures they all deserve, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. To reflect the communities we serve, we strive to bring different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to enrich our insights and power the work we do together.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Why join us

Our work is vital, we are passionate and committed to what we do and we need the very best from our talented team to thrive. At NYA we operate as a people first organisation, with a flexible working approach that helps us balance our work with life. We are a predominately remotely based team across England with a head office in Leicester. Despite the geographical distance between us, our digital use, shared focus and supportive culture make us a highly connected team. We also provide committed time and funds to support personal and professional development.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme and 5% NYA pension contribution.

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

As UK Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will be a core member of the Programmes and Research team, with overall responsibility for our policy and advocacy work aimed at the UK Government and the wider INGO sector in the UK. As a UK based INGO we feel that we have a responsibility to ensure that our own government acts in ways that supports and strengthens the prospects for sustainable peace around the world and in particular does so in ways that are inclusive and transformational for those peacebuilders working on the frontlines of conflict. Therefore we are looking for someone with the drive, determination, strategic vision and experience to ensure that Peace Direct's key messages make their way into policy and practice among UK stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with at least 3 years of policy or advocacy experience, both in terms of developing and implementing a policy and advocacy strategy. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting local efforts to build peace, who is willing to challenge the current aid system and its reliance on externally-led and directed interventions. We have no overseas offices, employ no expatriate staff overseas and do not intend to do so. The successful candidate will see this as our strength and will be willing to argue the case for greater support to local actors when talking to government, donors and other stakeholders, as well as engaging them in difficult but necessary conversations about the need to 'Decolonise' thinking and practice as it relates to peacebuilding.

While the post is based in our London office, we have closed our office due to Covid and do not expect to reopen it until June 2021. Therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from home until June at the earliest. Please note that this is a fixed term contract, for 24 months, though we hope to secure additional funding beyond that period.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is Friday 4th June. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered (we do not yet hold a Home Office visa sponsor license and so cannot accept applications from people who don't already have the right to work in the UK). The application form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Research Activities Manager (maternity cover)

Fixed term contract (until August 2022)

Salary: FTE: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4th June 2021

Interviews: w/c 14th June 2021

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 the USA, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Hong Kong. 

We are looking to recruit a Research Activities Manager, responsible for the management of the WCRF International Conference and the Academy Programmes. It also contributes to the Research Grant Programme and other key science activities within the Science and Research Department. 

The postholder will work with the Head of Research Funding on the management of the WCRF International Grant Programme (focusing on both the pre and post award process) and will contribute significantly to the monitoring and science communications of our funded research as well as to the future direction of our research programme. 

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in research administration/management either in the university sector or a research funding organisation
• Some experience of writing, including production of minutes for scientific meetings/conferences and scientific summaries
• Someone with attention to detail with strong planning, organisational and communication skills, able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to work independently as well as being a reliable and conscientious team member
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Educated to MSc level in a nutrition, public health or biological sciences related discipline

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.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. 

We are looking for a Volunteering Operations, Policy and Development Manager to join Samaritans on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Are you from either a HR or volunteer development background? Are you skilled in writing policy, procedures, problem solving or in developing volunteers? Do you have good project management skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

• Full time (35 hours per week)
• FTC 12 months (Maternity Cover), with possibility of extension
• Circa £40,000 per annum (DOE) + competitive benefits
• Remote working with travel to head office (Surrey) when required 
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your requirements

We are looking for a forward thinking driven individual who can lead the development of our volunteer management initiatives and improvements ensuring a sustainable delivery of core service. The work includes reviewing and leading on our volunteer policies and procedures, and volunteer development, management and support. The post holder will also need to be a good person manager and be able to manage and develop a team of high performing officers to deliver support across the volunteer network in relation to volunteer recruitment, volunteer development initiatives and volunteer support.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Full job description can be found on our website. If this sounds like a great role for you, apply through our careers website today. This role will close for applications on 21/05/2021.

As one of the world’s leading charities for disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. There is possibility with disability, and we fight for disabled people to thrive.  

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, we provide support to 2,500 people in a variety of UK living services.  We also support 12,000 young people in the UK with skills, confidence, and employment programmes. Internationally, we are a specialist development NGO delivering inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of our policy positions in the UK, working collaboratively with colleagues in the devolved nations.

You will develop strong networks and build relationships with external bodies including government departments, think tanks and disabled people’s organisations to strengthen our influencing role. You will contribute towards the leadership within the Policy and Influencing Team, and be an active member, offering advice and guidance about the wider team’s strategic direction, priorities and delivery and be jointly responsible for the team’s delivery and development.

You will work with other key internal teams including Operations, Marketing and Fundraising and Partnerships, to ensure our policy development is aligned.

About You

You will bring demonstrable experience of developing and influencing policy that has successfully shaped national and/or local legislation, policy, or practice. You will be experienced at both using and communicating policy research for impactful campaigns and of involving end users in the co-creation and development of policy.

You will be highly motivated, have demonstrable experience of line management and staff development and bring a good understanding and experience of the workings of Government and Whitehall.

You will have excellent oral and written skills, be politically aware with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to policy and political developments. You will be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, using your influencing skills and tactics to deliver positive change.

As an effective project manager, you will be able to manage people and budgets, delivering positive outcomes for disabled people.

What we Offer

• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

* No agencies please *

We are seeking a Policy Manager to support the implementation of our managing concerns strategy and contribute to our work on regulatory reform on a 2 year fixed-term-contract or secondment.

Closing date: 22 April 2021 (12pm)

Interview dates: TBA

Salary: £37,105 - £42,900 per annum plus benefits, depending on skills and experience

Location: Canary Wharf, London (currently home-based)

Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9:00 to 5:00, Monday to Friday

The role

The Policy Manager will work within the policy and planning team and will play a key role in making sure the GPhC manage concerns effectively. The postholder will manage policy workstreams across a variety of regulatory areas working with internal and external stakeholders from design to implementation.

The successful applicant will:

• Possess knowledge of current government policies relating to health regulation.
• Be experienced in policy development work within a regulatory environment.
• Have excellent communication and written skills.
• Possess strong organisational skills and project management experience.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, applicants can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package, that includes 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

About the GPhC

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.

Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

To find out more about the benefits of working at the GPhC please refer to our website where you will find: ' quick guide to your benefits' [N.B. these benefits apply to staff/employees, not associates]

Applying for this role

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role and where you found the vacancy by using the submission link below. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please consult the job description document which is available via our 'working for us' page on our GPhC website.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive for some of our vacancies, we may close adverts once we have received a sufficient number of submissions and before the advertised date. Early application is advised

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is seeking a Policy Manager for Ireland and Northern Ireland to lead the design and delivery of a high-profile programme of policy work and engagement that will underpin key parts of the IOP's five-year strategy.

Working with colleagues from across the organisation and IOP members, the Policy Manager will spearhead the IOP's efforts to increase the visibility and impact of the IOP's policy work. The role will also serve to inform and influence decision makers and opinion formers in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Key to this will be successfully building strategic partnerships and influential relationships with stakeholders from across and beyond the physics community, with the aim of fostering national debate and long-lasting societal and economic impact.

The role

This is a new role, reporting to the Head of Ireland and Northern Ireland and working closely with the wider IOP Policy Team including the Head of Policy, and Policy Managers in Scotland and Wales.

The post holder will lead, develop and manage complex and impactful policy programmes and projects at a national level; creating and supporting high level external engagement through an established network of policy contacts and an understanding of key priorities within the community.

They will need to build and maintain high level relationships within policy, business and academic sectors, to secure influence for the IOP’s policy work in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Excellent communication skills are vital as the incumbent will advise senior management, the Head of IOP Ireland and policy colleagues in IOP on policy. They will also require significant experience of writing policy documentation as well as ensuring key messages are delivered clearly with impact to relevant audiences internally and externally. Knowledge of the political system in Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as science, education, funding and governance structures is therefore a must.

The person

We are seeking candidates who are dependable, strategic thinkers with proven experience in the sector and excellent attention to detail.  They must be dedicated to meeting the expectations and needs of members, colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.

This is an influential role, requiring the experience and confidence to work with a high degree of autonomy, but also the ability to work with colleagues across the organisation. As this is a key role within a new team, the ability to manage the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment is essential, as is the ability to work methodically and establish processes and procedures where needed. 

We are looking for someone who has first rate communication skills, experience of leading and delivering successful policy projects, and a track record of building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

A demonstrable understanding of the social and economic importance of science, education, research and innovation and familiarity with relevant political strategies across Ireland and Northern Ireland would be advantageous. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in science, politics, economics or industry/business.

Location

Flexible however candidates must have a willingness to travel to IOP’s EU headquarters in Dublin City Centre where core team functions are based and key stakeholder meetings/events will be hosted. Additional travel will be required around Ireland and Northern Ireland, and sometimes to IOP offices in London. Remote working is in operation during Covid-19 and it is expected that a flexible, blended model of remote and office-based working will be implemented in the future.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional bodies and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN.  Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as apprentices or students.  We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.

The Institute of Physics is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we are here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new strategy and you will play a part in helping us to deliver it as we build our presence in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  There has never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave.

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer.

Your new company
Our client, an important regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK. Contract Status: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract. 36 Hours Full time

• The candidate will respond to key political, healthcare and regulatory developments.
• Develop evidence-based policies to inform legislative change.
• Work proactively with operational systems and process leads to ensure that implementation of new policies is effectively planned and delivered.
• Promote rigour in policy development and analysis in work with colleagues across the organisation and external partners.
• Support the directorate's senior leadership team with the planning, preparation and monitoring of budgets and resourcing.
• Work portfolio management
• Provide strong leadership and direction and keep performance improvement under review and ensure that performance targets are met.
• Comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
• Provide strong leadership and direction and keep performance improvement under review and ensure that performance targets are met.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified to degree-level, or equivalent
• The ideal candidate must have extensive experience of policy development, including use of evidence, stakeholder engagement, options appraisal, consultation and implementation.
• Experience of working with operational, process or customer facing functions to implement policy and drive change.
• Understanding of UK government, the devolved administrations and the broader regulatory context.
• Substantial experience of working with, developing and interpreting legislation.
• Political awareness

What you'll get in return
£46,914 - £52,193 per annum plus benefits. This role is located in London, although currently home based due to Covid 19 Lockdown measures.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Head of Public Policy

We are seeking an individual to head up our public policy work across the UK. You will work with public policy officers in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England (Westminster) to analyse government policy, develop appropriate responses and proposals.

You’ll have significant experience of lobbying or working with political decision-makers/policy advisers as well as considerable research experience which includes the analysis of complex written materials.  Your knowledge of the political structures and processes in Westminster and how they interact with those of the devolved parliaments and assemblies will be excellent.

You’ll be a clear communicator, and a networker with existing relationships in the political and policy environment and  you’ll be at ease communicating evangelical values and principles. 

You’ll have a strong instinct for analysing political ideas and debates and interpreting them from a biblical perspective clearly and concisely.

Most importantly, you’ll be actively engaged in an evangelical church and be comfortable sharing about Jesus and your relationship with him, applying your faith to your areas of expertise.

Are you passionate about the Church having a voice in public life? Now more than ever Christians need to speak into a vast range of issues in government, politics and the media.

The Evangelical Alliance is the largest and oldest body representing the UK’s two million evangelical Christians. For over 170 years, we have been bringing Christians together and helping them to listen to, and be heard, by the government, media and society.

Terms and Conditions and how to apply

Location: King’s Cross, N1, London   (currently some remote working)

Salary range: up to £40,000 depending on experience

Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 24 May 2021. 9.00am

Interviews: Likely to be week commencing 31 May 2021

To apply please go to Apply Now for the link to our website and to download an application form.

All applicants must be committed to the basis of faith, vision and ethos of the Evangelical Alliance.

Please read our privacy notice for details of our use of your information.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Head of Policy (Public affairs, advocacy, lobbying)

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger, to antibiotic resistance and poor animal welfare.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based and cultivated alternatives. Please check out our U.S. affiliate’s website (gfi [dot] org) and read the 2020 Year in Review (gfi [dot] org/2020) to find out more about who we are and what we do.

We are at an exciting stage in our growth, and are looking for a Head of Policy to lead and build our growing policy team in Europe. For more information about this role and the team you will be leading, please read the Head of Policy job brochure here: shorturl.at/ilrAP.

How You Will Make a Difference

Your role will have high responsibility and high impact. You will significantly influence how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system.

You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and growing a team to drive policy impact on alternative proteins at EU and national levels across Europe.  You will provide strategic oversight and manage a team that works directly with policymakers, non-profits, and other stakeholders.

Specific work-streams that the policy team are working on include, amongst other things, delivering a fair, evidence-based regulatory path-to-market for plant-based and cultivated proteins, driving significantly more public investment into Research and Development for plant-based and cultivated meat, and ensuring that the labelling of plant-based food products is not unfairly restricted. Our team recently played a key role in defeating the "veggie burger ban" labelling proposals in the EU Parliament.

In addition to providing strong leadership and management, you will also be a senior external spokesperson for GFI. Depending on where you are based, you may also take up responsibility for some direct advocacy in your country, if appropriate. For example, if we hire a candidate who is based in the UK, you may take direct responsibility for some of our UK government engagement work. If we hire a candidate who is based in Brussels, you may directly support the team on some EU-facing lobbying.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support our growing and high-performing policy team in Europe.
• Provide strategic direction, oversight and coordination of GFI Europe’s policy work.
• Help plan and organise our policy work by overseeing objectives, key results, and action plans, and ensure that we deliver on those plans.
• Manage and support our policy team, including performance assessment, professional development and other aspects of line-management.
• Oversee policy team budgeting, growth planning and, in collaboration with our Operations team and the Managing Director, recruitment of new policy team members.
• Personally contribute to lobbying efforts in some areas, where needed.
• Oversee and assist the policy team in developing and coordinating lobbying strategies to deliver positive policy change to support plant-based and cultivated protein, based on thorough research and mapping of decision-makers.
• Oversee external contracts relating to GFI Europe’s policy work, including with service providers such as political consultancies, and grant-funded partnerships.
• Act as a senior spokesperson and representative for GFI in meetings with stakeholders (including donors), in the media, and at public events, as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior politicians and officials in relevant public institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of the EU, and national level decision making bodies.
• Build alliances and work cooperatively with other organisations, companies and stakeholders, and engage respectfully with people who are still to be persuaded. You will cultivate relationships with non-profit organisations, industry, and other stakeholders, including those focused on the environment, global hunger, public health, animal welfare, and food safety.
• Together with Communications colleagues, work with the media and use social media to help deliver our objectives.
• Perform other tasks as required. 

Who we’re looking for:

You must have:

• A passion for GFI’s philosophy and mission.

• A demonstrated ability to drive policy change.
• Significant experience working on policy at the EU, national (within Europe - whether in an EU member state or a non-EU country) or multilateral level, for example in a government, public institution, political party, NGO, think tank, industry association, consulting firm, multilateral, or other relevant institution.
• Demonstrated experience as a supportive, collaborative, empowering line manager.
• An excellent ability to think and work strategically to set a compelling and optimised strategic direction for GFI’s policy work in Europe, including vision-setting, prioritising between competing workstreams and opportunities for impact, etc. 
• Excellent people-skills - the ability to influence, network, build alliances and work well in a team.
• Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and self-motivation; a sense of ownership and responsibility to drive outcomes. A positive, can-do attitude.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

It would be an advantage to have some or all of the following attributes, but none of them are prerequisites, and we welcome applications from candidates without any or all of them:

• Experience leading and managing a team, potentially including leadership and management qualifications.
• Experience leading/managing teams working remotely across multiple geographies.
• Experience in one or more of the following policy areas: research and innovation, food and agriculture, legal and/or regulatory affairs, climate and environment policy, public health.
• Experience working on policy at the EU level.

• Comfort with, and a history of, interacting with and influencing senior officials and politicians.
• A strong network of high-level contacts in relevant institutions.
• A demonstrated ability to build alliances with NGOs and industry actors.
• Fluency in European languages other than English.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

The Fine Print:

• Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent
• Reports to: Managing Director of GFI Europe
• Location:  Flexible. This is a remote role - you will be working from home, or wherever you choose. We will consider candidates based anywhere in Europe. (If the successful applicant for this role is based in Brussels, they would be able to join the Brussels-based members of the policy team in their office, as needed). Once the COVID situation has cleared, the whole GFI Europe team will aim to get together in-person approximately twice per year for around 3-4 days at a time, most likely in the London area or Brussels.
• Salary and benefits: We offer competitive salaries and benefits, based on experience and prevailing rates for similar roles in non-profits in the country where you are based.
• Right to work requirements: You must have the right to work in the country where you are based.
• Application Deadline: 24th May 2021 at 11.59pm CEST. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!
• Application process: Please complete the short form to upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter (of 1-2 pages) should set out:
  • what motivated you to apply for this role
  • how you meet each of the requirements for the role as listed in the job description
  • which bit of the job description energises you the most.

The full application process is outlined in the Head of Policy job brochure here: shorturl.at/ilrAP. We really look forward to hearing from you!

Any questions? If you have any questions about this role, please do reach out to us at europe [at] gfi [dot] org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you.

The Policy and Public Affairs Advisor will support the Policy Director and work alongside the Policy and Public Affairs Officer on a number of key research projects and help to represent our client in communications with its members and stakeholders, including Government.

Client Details

The representative body of the home building industry in England and Wales.

Description

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:

• Keep abreast of policy, legislative and media developments of relevance
• Monitor Parliamentary activity and proactively identify opportunities to engage with policymakers
• Identify external events, consultations and initiatives to which HBF might contribute, linked to our research, knowledge, publications, and policy positions
• Take the lead on the development and implementation of public affairs campaigns
• Assist with the development of credible policy positions that are informed through engagement with colleagues and members
• Develop responses to Government consultations on behalf of HBF members
• Assist the Policy Director with the development of HBF's Budget and Spending Review submissions
• Draft speeches, articles and presentations on behalf of senior members of HBF's management team
• Use existing and original data sources to present concise and compelling information to influence stakeholders and provide information to HBF members
• Coordinate and take ownership of the production of briefings for a variety of audiences, including members and MPs
• Draft high-quality policy papers, reports and newsletters
• Ensure relevant policy and legislative updates are included in our Weekly News Summary for members
• Assist the Policy and Public Affairs Officer with keeping the stakeholder lists and contact programme up to date
• Assist with the organisation of events (both virtual and in-person) including breakfast briefings, party conference fringes, roundtable discussions, webinars and member events
• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Officer to source the latest data and statistics for use in HBF's Key Messages and Home Building by Numbers documents to ensure they remain up to date
• Ensure policy content on the website is up to date and draft new copy where required
• Support the wider work of the Communications department where required

Profile

Skills and requirements:

• Ability to research and analyse complex policy areas
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Understanding of the role of a membership body
• Excellent communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong IT skills

Job Offer

Salary: £33,000-36,000

The ISM is looking for an experienced policy professional to work closely with the Senior External Affairs Manager and the CEO to develop high quality expertise in key policy areas affecting the music profession. These policy areas range from Brexit and Covid-19 through to music education, streaming, diversity and inclusion and copyright. The ISM’s lobbying and advocacy is second to none so we are looking for an extremely committed individual who will go the extra mile to support the music profession.

Your role will be to prepare policy briefings for a range of stakeholders,  consultation responses and rebuttals, and undertake research to support our lobbying activities across all relevant policy areas. The ISM has seen significant growth in terms of its membership over recent years which now stands at close on 11,000 members and much of this growth has been driven by its campaigning.

You will be a highly dedicated policy professional and be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in previous policy roles. You will be a fantastic team player with empathy for the arts together with excellent written and interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are normally based in Bayswater, London but are currently working from home, where the emphasis is on good communication and team work.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.

Closing date is Monday 31 May at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an innovative international non-profit food organisation as they look to recruit their first Head of Policy to significantly influence how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system. This post will be working to develop a European communications strategy with particular focus on Press and PR to ensure that the great work there are doing is being celebrated.

Animal based agriculture is one of the most significant factors causing increased emissions into the earth's atmosphere. This organisation is working with scientists and food technology to offer alternatives to meat in the marketplace. Not only this, they are championing the policy behind this and helping spread messaging to increase familiarity with the alternatives.

You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and growing a team to drive policy impact on alternative proteins at EU and national levels across Europe.You will provide strategic oversight and manage a team that works directly with policymakers, non-profits, and other stakeholders.

Specific work-streams that the policy team are working on include, amongst other things, delivering a fair, evidence-based regulatory path-to-market for plant-based and cultivated proteins, driving significantly more public investment into Research and Development for plant-based and cultivated meat, and ensuring that the labelling of plant-based food products is not unfairly restricted. Their team recently played a key role in defeating the “veggie burger ban†labelling proposals in the EU Parliament.

In addition to providing strong leadership and management, you will also be a senior external spokesperson for the organisation. Depending on where you are based, you may also take up responsibility for some direct advocacy in your country, if appropriate. For example, if they were to hire a candidate who is based in the UK, you may take direct responsibility for some of our UK government engagement work. If they hire a candidate who is based in Brussels, you may directly support the team on some EU-facing lobbying.

The successful candidate will have Significant experience working on policy at the EU, national (within Europe whether in an EU member state or a non-EU country) or multilateral level, for example in a government, public institution, political party, NGO, think tank, industry association, consulting firm, multilateral, or other relevant institution. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence your team. You will also have experience in one or more of the following policy areas: research and innovation, food and agriculture, legal and/or regulatory affairs, climate and environment policy, public health.

Please do get in contact if you have any questions about the role.

Please submit a WORD copy of your CV and a relevant consultant will be in contact.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting an international animal welfare charity as they look to appoint a new Policy Advisor. This position will be brought in as a permanent member of staff and will work to engage with the United Nations to shape future policy around animal welfare across the globe.

This role is needed to work as part of the global Programmes Directorate team, supporting the Senior Manager to define clear and unequivocal messages and use effective tactics to target decisionmakers that together with their programme work, make a lasting change in the lives of vulnerable animals and the communities which they support.

This post is an innovative role which will co-lead on some of their campaigning objectives: challenging, inspiring and guiding colleagues so that they work with consistent messaging, make cost effective use of resources and recognise and use opportunities across the team. The post holder will work within a small team and will closely liaise with in country advocacy officers and consultants, who will be a key source of information and evidence in the development of their global messaging.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar policy role with experience of influencing bodies outside of animal welfare, EU, UN, etc. You will have strong communications experience and presentation skills to be able to engage and influence a range of key stakeholders internally and externally. Finally, you will be passionate and engage with your work and have excellent diplomacy skills.

Please do get in contact if you are interested and a job description will be provided. This is a quick process so please do get in contact sooner rather than later.