Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Catch22; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to shape policy content and influence activities related to children and young people. The role involves building relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, ensuring impactful policy positions, and strategizing the organization's policy work. This position offers a salary range of £37,500 - £40,000, is based in London, and allows for flexible work arrangements, highlighting a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Able to provide oversight and planning of policy work relating to children and young people.
• Able to build strong relationships with policymakers at various levels.
• Able to form strong working relationships across the organization.
• Able to provide advice and support on policy and campaigning work.

Responsibilities

• Shape content and direction of policy and influencing activities.
• Ensure policy asks are fit for purpose and reflective of delivery expertise.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and drive policy changes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Policy analysis

Building relationships

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs you will play a key part in shaping the content and direction of Catch22's policy and influencing activity particularly relating to children and young people.

You will be responsible for ensuring Catch22's policy asks are fit for purpose and reflective of the areas of our delivery expertise and public services reform. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders in order to make sure our policy asks are seen and understood by the right policymakers in order to drive change. You will also work closely with other organisations and within coalitions to achieve policy changes for the benefit of the people and communities we support.

You will be a strategic thinker and strong communicator who understands how to leverage evidence, innovation and user voice into the effective influencing.

For further information on the main duties and accountabilities please download the job description and person specification.

Qualifications

• able to provide oversight and planning of Catch22 policy work relating to children and young people
• able to build strong relationships with policymakers and relevant stakeholders at local, regional and national level
• able to bring together information from various parts of Catch22 to form impactful policy positions, compelling briefings and policy consultation responses
• able to keep abreast of the policy landscape in relation to our policy priority areas particularly in the children and young people space
• able to form strong working relationships with Catch22 staff across the organisation
• able to provide advice and support to Catch22 services in relation to policy and campaigning work
• able to deputise for the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in their absence

Further information on the qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities that we are looking for can be found in the job description and person specification.

Additional Information

• Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 20th October 2025

• Location: This role is based out of the Catch22 Head Office in London (27 Pear Tree Street). Frequent travel to London will be needed: the successful candidate will need to be in the office or in-person meetings at least one day per week or as is required for your responsibilities. The remaining days can be worked flexibly.
• Remote Work: Yes
• Employment Type: Full-time

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Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.