URGENT – Interim Associate Director of Policy & Campaigns – 9 months contract

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Interim Associate Director of Policy & Campaigns for a 9-month contract. This full-time role involves leading campaigns and policy strategy to advocate for the rights of disabled individuals. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, providing expert advice to senior leadership while influencing government policies. If you have a proven track record in public affairs and are passionate about making a difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful change in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Westminster, Whitehall, and Local Government.
• Proven success in campaigns and public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the campaigns and policy strategy to influence government policy.
• Manage a team of 4 across campaigning, communications, and marketing.

Skills

Campaign Management

Public Affairs

Political Strategy

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

URGENT – Interim Associate Director of Policy & Campaigns – 9 months contract

Location: Hybrid, London

This is a full-time role

The organisation:

A disability campaign organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of disabled individuals.

The role:

1. Lead the campaigns and policy strategy, implementing a range of political activities, sometimes in coalitions, to influence government policy and parliamentarians' views.
2. Manage a team of 4 Managers and Senior Managers across campaigning, communications, and marketing to achieve public policy change and enhance the organization's profile.
3. Provide expert advice to the leadership team, Board, and Executive Leadership Team on relevant strategic developments in the political sphere.

The candidate:

1. Proven success in campaigns and public affairs, with expert knowledge of Westminster, Whitehall, and Local Government.
2. Experience in developing and effectively implementing strategies to reach policy and organizational goals.
3. Substantial staff leadership and line management experience.