Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover 12 months)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in Norwich seeks a Head of Advocacy and Policy for a 12-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate should have senior-level experience in public affairs and advocacy with excellent knowledge of UK politics. The role involves managing advocacy strategies and working closely with high-profile stakeholders to address malnutrition and hunger issues.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in public affairs, advocacy, and/or policy roles.
• Excellent understanding of UK politics and international development policy.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team and manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing and implementing advocacy and policy strategies and programs.
• Building relationships with government officials, ministers, MPs, and sector stakeholders.
• Drafting parliamentary questions, correspondence, submissions, and event reports.

Skills

Public affairs

Advocacy

Policy roles

Project management

Stakeholder management

UK politics understanding

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Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover 12 months), Norwich

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

Job Description:

Position: Head of Policy and Advocacy

Type: Maternity Cover (12 months)

Salary: £54,000 p/a pro rata (client is looking for either 4 or 5 days a week)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, three days in the office

We are recruiting a Head of Advocacy and Policy for a Norwich-based charity focused on ending hunger and malnutrition internationally.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract providing maternity cover.

The successful candidate will have experience working with senior politicians, opinion formers, and other high-profile stakeholders. A keen understanding of international development policy, as well as parliament and its processes, is essential. Previous experience in international development or a related field is preferable but not essential.

You will be responsible for advocacy and policy work within the organization, requiring a highly motivated self-starter, comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you should demonstrate a track record of working effectively with senior stakeholders and delivering as part of a team.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience at a senior level in public affairs, advocacy, and/or policy roles.
• Excellent understanding of UK politics and international development policy.
• Experience working with politicians to promote organizations, raise awareness, and achieve public policy outcomes.
• Ability to work with high-profile stakeholders and develop advocates for the organization.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team and manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and implementing advocacy and policy strategies and programs.
• Coordinating the work of an APPG.
• Organizing domestic and international visits to promote the organization’s work and raise awareness about ending malnutrition and hunger.
• Identifying opportunities for leadership to speak publicly on relevant issues.
• Building relationships with government officials, ministers, MPs, and sector stakeholders.
• Drafting parliamentary questions, correspondence, submissions, and event reports.
• Commissioning polling and research in partnership with the Head of Campaigns and Communications, providing political and policy analysis.

Terms and Conditions: The role is a fixed-term maternity cover (12 months). It is full-time, based on a minimum of three days in the office in London Bridge, with flexible working arrangements considered. Salary is £54,000 plus a generous benefits package.