Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London seeks a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer. The role involves leading various policy issues across the UK, influencing change through strategic relationships, and conducting important research. If you're passionate about public policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector, we encourage you to apply. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in policy research, analysis, and influencing change.
• Excellent working knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of policy issues across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• Build and maintain relationships with government departments and other charities.
• Conduct research and produce reports on key policy issues.

Skills

Policy research and analysis

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity to join a national UK charity
• Lead on policy issues over a variety of areas

About Our Client

Our client is a UK charity with a national reach

Job Description

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

London

Responsibilities:

• Lead on a variety of policy issues across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• Respond to changes in the policy landscape in collaboration with internal teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with government departments, civil servants, and other charities to influence policy change.
• Conduct research and produce reports with recommendations on key policy issues.
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior staff and colleagues.
• Represent the charity in public events, consultations and seminars.

The Successful Applicant

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

London

Essential:

• Proven experience in policy research, analysis, and influencing change.
• Excellent working knowledge of Westminster and Whitehall.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and a willingness to help other teams when required.

What’s on Offer

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

London

Hybrid working.

If you are passionate about shaping policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector and making a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply to this Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer position.