Policy and Public Affairs Manager

CHM; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in London is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead initiatives that influence government policy affecting children and families. This role involves engaging with policymakers, managing projects, and generating income to support the charity's mission. The organization offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Working

Winter Holiday Closure & Break

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced policy and public affairs professional.
• Good understanding of issues affecting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver policy and public affairs work.
• Engage with policymakers and Parliamentarians.
• Work towards policy changes to improve children's lives.

Skills

Policy Development

Public Affairs

Project Management

Job description

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

The Vacancy

For over 60 years, this charity has been dedicated to building a better childhood for all.

They are seeking an experienced policy and public affairs professional with a good understanding of issues affecting children and families to manage and deliver policy and public affairs work for the team.

This role will be pivotal in engaging with policymakers and Parliamentarians, bringing evidence and children’s voices to the heart of government. It will involve policy development and working towards policy changes to improve children’s lives.

The role includes managing and delivering aspects of the charity’s core policy and public affairs work, providing project management for funded policy projects, and generating income during a period of organizational growth.

The Employer

This charity has made a significant difference to the lives of children and young people across the country, especially the most disadvantaged. They have contributed to major government reforms, including changes to special educational needs, expansion of early years provision, and support for children in foster care beyond 18.

Currently, their focus areas include early years, special education needs and disability, health and social care, and education and learning. They are an organization at an exciting stage of development, emphasizing evidence gathering, research, influencing, and practice improvement.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Applications close at 08:00 am on Monday 2nd June 2025. Assessments and interviews will be conducted on Friday 13th June 2025.

Please note: The organization reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Interested?

Please click the 'Apply' button on the job board to proceed to the next stage, where you can find more information and complete your application following the instructions provided (scroll down if necessary).

This employer actively seeks to diversify its staff and welcomes applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience related to the charity’s work.

No agencies, please.