Policy & Public Affairs Officer Young People

Nacro *; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting young people is seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Officer to influence decision-makers and ensure that young voices inform policy. The successful candidate will develop policies, draft briefings, and represent the organization at parliamentary events. Excellent communication and strong understanding of policy issues affecting young people are essential. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary of £31,242 per annum, plus London area weighting where applicable.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of policy issues affecting young people.
• Experience in designing and delivering public affairs activity.
• Proven experience of influencing decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse the political and policy environment.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions.
• Draft policy briefings and responses to consultations.
• Build relationships with parliamentarians and officials.
• Represent Nacro at external events.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Understanding of Westminster and Whitehall

Public affairs activity

Influencing decision-makers

External relationship management

Writing policy papers

Communication skills

Political awareness

Job description

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Young People

Contract type : Full time Permanent

Salary : 31242 per annum (5000 London area weighting if applicable)

Hours : 40 hours per week

Location : Hybrid with regular travel to our Devonshire Square London office.

About the Role

Nacro is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer Young People to support the delivery of our influencing strategy. This role will focus on developing Nacros policy positions on issues affecting young people and delivering proactive and reactive public affairs activity to influence decision-makers.

Working closely with the Head of Policy & Public Affairs and colleagues across the organisation you will help ensure that the voices and experiences of young people inform policy development and public debate.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse the political and policy environment relating to young peoples issues to identify opportunities for influence.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions working with service users frontline staff and research colleagues.
• Draft policy briefings reports and responses to government consultations.
• Develop and deliver public affairs plans aligned to Nacros influencing objectives.
• Identify build and maintain effective relationships with parliamentarians government officials and regional decision-makers.
• Represent Nacro at external events including APPGs parliamentary events and meetings with MPs.
• Produce parliamentary briefings and contribute to legislative scrutiny as required.
• Organise and support parliamentary and stakeholder events that advance influencing objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with sector partners and external organisations.
• Act as the internal point of contact for expertise on young peoples policy.
• Provide content for media comment blogs and wider external communications.
• Prepare briefings for the Head of Policy & Public Affairs Director of Engagement & Impact and the CEO.
• Support wider campaigning and influencing work across the organisation as required.

Skills and Experience

• Significant knowledge of policy issues affecting young people.
• Strong understanding of Westminster Whitehall and political processes.
• Experience of designing and delivering public affairs activity.
• Proven experience of influencing decision-makers and working with parliamentarians.
• Experience of building and maintaining productive external relationships.
• Strong experience of writing policy papers briefings and campaign materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of political awareness and sound judgement.

Our Expectations

You will take ownership of your learning and development always promote Nacro positively and work collaboratively as part of an integrated team. You will adhere to safeguarding data protection health and safety equality and diversity policies and demonstrate professional behaviours aligned with Nacros values.

Why Join Nacro

We believe that everyone deserves a good education a safe and secure place to live the right to be heard and the chance to start again with support from someone on their side.

Thats why our housing education justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And its why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future whatever the past.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about influencing policy and improving outcomes for young people we welcome your application. Please submit your application.