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Remote
From £40,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Title:Policy and Advocacy Manager

Salary:From £40,000 per annum

Contract:Permanent

Hours:37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Holiday:25 days per year plus bank holidays 

Location:Home based with travel within / to London and across the UK

Probationary Period:3 months

Reports to:Head of Legal and Policy

Benefits:An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution

Start date:As soon as possible / flexible

We are River Action

We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end pollution. 

We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and community mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of community and wildlife.

Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication. 

The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. 

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As our Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Head of Legal and Policy, Chief Executive and wider team to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.

River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament. 

You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities. 

You will:

  • Lead River Action’s policy and advocacy work. 

  • Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis.

  • Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.

  • Translate complex policy and evidence into clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.

  • Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.

  • Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.

  • Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.

  • Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, and partner organisations.

  • Support grassroots community groups in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.

  • Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG.

  • Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.

  • Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, maximising reach and impact.

You will also:

  • Actively engage in professional development and training.

  • Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.

  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values. 

UK travel will be required. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.

What you’ll bring

The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Experience in a similar policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector. 

  • Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.

  • A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.

  • Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive political briefings and consultation responses.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, stakeholders and partners. 

  • Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work.

  • Ability to work flexible hours as necessary.

  • A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.

Why join us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.

  • Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.

  • Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

Diversity and inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Policy and Advocacy Manager’:

  • your CV (2 pages), 

  • a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and 

  • a written submission (2 pages) as described below. 

Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format. 

Written submission

Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for MPs on a current issue affecting the health of UK rivers. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:

  • Identify a water-related issue (e.g. agricultural pollution, sewage discharges or water management).

  • Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers and biodiversity.

  • Summarise relevant UK Government policies and legislation.

  • Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on Sunday 16 March 2025.

Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve a panel interview. You may also be invited to attend a second interview. 

Interviews will be held on 20, 24 and 26 March 2025 via video conference. Some questions will be provided in advance for equity and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience most effectively. 

Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for an interview on those dates. 

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.

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River Action UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 26 February 2025
Closing date: 16 March 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Policy, Advocacy, Environment / Animal, Water and Sanitation

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