Hybrid Policy & Campaigns Lead – UK Advocacy

PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Policy & Campaigns to lead advocacy and policy strategies against pesticide use. This full-time position requires at least eight years of advocacy experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and an understanding of relevant political contexts. The role includes managing a team and fundraising to support activities. Successful candidates will be committed to diversity and making a positive impact on health and the environment. Hybrid working conditions apply.

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ advocacy experience, including experience of designing, developing and implementing both policy work and public campaigns.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience lobbying decision makers as well as knowledge of the UK political system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK team in developing advocacy strategies.
• Conduct high quality research and analysis aiming to influence decision makers.
• Raise sufficient funds to cover the UK team's salaries and activity costs.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Writing and editing skills

Political understanding

Managing teams

Fundraising experience

Education

Relevant degree (science or social science)

Job description

An environmental charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Policy & Campaigns to lead advocacy and policy strategies against pesticide use. This full-time position requires at least eight years of advocacy experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and an understanding of relevant political contexts. The role includes managing a team and fundraising to support activities. Successful candidates will be committed to diversity and making a positive impact on health and the environment. Hybrid working conditions apply.