Policy and Public Affairs Lead

Lead our public affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning work, managing a small team and delivering high-impact strategies, events, and partnerships, and supporting income generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement public affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning strategies.
• Manage and mentor a small team.
• Build relationships with policymakers, MPs, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen evidence through research, collaborations, and partnerships.
• Support funding applications, partnership development, and income generation.
• Monitor public affairs and policy developments and advise on strategic opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in Public Affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning.
• Experience managing staff or consultants.
• Event management and income generation experience desirable.
• Strong partnership, research, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to equality, social justice, and Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish communities.

We encourage applicants from Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Travellers with the relevant skills to apply.

Benefits

• Immediate start;
• 6% pension contribution;
• Fixed term contract;
• Annual Leave 33 days pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays;
• Annual Leave allowance increased by 1 additional day after 2 years full employment of up to 5 additional days;
• Discretionary Christmas/New Year and Easter closure period;
• Employee Assistance Programme - including Counselling, Health and Wellbeing and Financial Advice;
• Training Opportunities and a commitment to continuous personal development;
• Office based with the potential of hybrid working following successful completion of probation;
• Travel and Subsistence allowance.