Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover 12 months)

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

Job summary

A leading charity based in London seeks a Head of Advocacy and Policy for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves developing and implementing advocacy strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and promoting policy outcomes on international hunger and nutrition. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of UK politics.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in a public affairs, advocacy, or policy role.
• Excellent understanding of UK politics and international development policy.
• Work with high-profile stakeholders to promote the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Managing and implementing the advocacy and policy strategy and programme.
• Coordinating domestic and international visits to promote the organization.
• Cultivating relationships with senior government officials and parliament members.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Advocacy skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Job description

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Head of Advocacy and Policy (Maternity Cover 12 months), sheffield, south yorkshire

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Policy and Advocacy

Maternity Cover (12 months)

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

Hybrid three days in the office

We are recruiting a Head of Advocacy and Policy for a London based charity focussed 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. You will have a keen understanding of international development policy as well as parliament and its processes. Previous experience working in international development or a related field would be preferrable but is not essential.

You will be responsible for Advocacy and Policy work within the organisation and therefore need to be a highly motivated self-starter, comfortable operating in a fast paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Reporting to the Chief Executive you will need to 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 a public affairs, advocacy and or policy role.
• An excellent understanding of UK politics. An excellent understanding of international development policy.
• Experience working with alongside politicians to promote organisations, raise awareness of issues and achieve public policy outcomes.
• Work with high profile stakeholders to develop advocates for the organisation and its mission Excellent project management.
• Demonstrable evidence of working effectively to deliver within a team. Experience managing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and implementing the advocacy and policy strategy and programme.
• Coordinating the work of an APPG
• Coordinating domestic and international visits to promote the work of the organisation and raise awareness of efforts to end malnutrition and hunger.
• Identifying opportunities for the Leadership team to speak publicly on issues that affect the organisation and its mission.
• Cultivating and building relationships with Senior Government Officials, Special Advisers, Ministers, and Members of Parliament and their staff. Building and maintaining relationships across the sector.
• Drafting Parliamentary questions, correspondence to Ministers, submissions to relevant inquiries, and event reports.
• Commissioning polling and research in partnership with the Head of Campaigns and Communications. Providing sharp political and policy analysis.

Terms and Conditions: The role is offered as fixed-term maternity cover (12 months). The role is full-time and is currently based on a minimum of three days in the office in London Bridge, London. We have a flexible working policy and requests for different working hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Alongside your salary of £54,000, a generous benefits package is available.