Interim Policy and Public Affairs Manager

We are working with charity wo are looking for an interim Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join their team for a contract role until the end of August, 

Key Responsibilities:

Policy:

• The post holder will develop and drive proactive policy and public affairs projects and campaigns in consultation with the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research and the wider team.
• They will manage and develop evidence-based policy briefings and reports to publication standard for internal and external audiences, including colleagues, politicians, and journalists.
• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will manage and develop responses to consultations, calls for evidence, and inquiries within the charity's area of expertise.
• They will manage and develop the analysis of relevant debates, reports, statistical releases, select committee inquiries, and parliamentary questions, providing updates, briefings, and advice to colleagues as appropriate.
• The role involves managing and producing the analysis and distribution of key statistics and research from internal and external data sources relevant to the charity’s policy aims, working collaboratively with the wider directorate.
• The post holder will work closely with frontline staff and service users to ensure the charity’s policy positions and public affairs priorities are informed by their needs and experiences, collaborating with the wider team to support staff and service user policy engagement.

Public Affairs/Influencing:

• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will develop and implement strategic influencing plans aligned with the charity’s policy priorities.
• They will develop and manage relationships with Ministers, Members of Parliament, Peers, officials, advisers, and other key stakeholders and strategic partners.
• The post holder will represent the charity at meetings with key stakeholders and sector partners.
• They will present the charity’s policy positions and recommendations at key speaker events, conferences, and briefings when required.
• The role may involve acting as a spokesperson for the charity in the media on relevant issues as required.

Campaigns:

• The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with the Communications & Marketing and Digital Mobilisation & Engagement Teams to identify campaign objectives, develop strategies to achieve these objectives, and support campaigns as appropriate.
• They will provide policy input into organisational campaigns and media strategy.

Person Specification:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in developing policy positions, influencing policy, and achieving change within a relevant social or criminal justice area.
• They should possess experience of working at a strategic level across a wide range of organisations, including government departments, local authorities, and relevant agencies.
• Experience in identifying issues that require policy change and developing influencing strategies and campaigns to achieve change is essential.
• The candidate should have experience in writing briefings for parliamentarians, officials, and colleagues, and drafting submissions to official consultations and inquiries.
• Experience in underpinning public campaigning with lobbying and media activity is desirable.
• The role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

What’s on Offer:

• A day rate of £120-£140 per day PAYE + daily holiday pay.
• Full or Part-time hours available. 
• An early May start date
• A hybrid working pattern, London or remote options.
• A 3 month contract

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our webiste.





Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.