Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national UK charity is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to lead on various policy issues and to collaborate with teams to respond to changes in the policy landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in policy research and analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the charity sector.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Policy research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

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.
• 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.

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

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.