Policy Jobs

We're looking for a Policy and Research Manager to join our Campaigns team, to develop and deliver policy interventions and research projects to influence the Government and to create real change for women seeking safety.

Policy and Research Manager
Location: Old Street, London, at least 2 days per week in the office
Accountable to: Campaigns Lead, Women for Refugee Women
Hours: 35 hours per week*, some flexibility required at evenings and weekends
*Please note that these are the contractual hours for this role. However, WRW currently operates a 4-day work week meaning staff can opt into working 32 hours per week spread across 4 days, workload allowing.
Salary: £36,400 per annum
Length of contract: Permanent

Main purpose of role
To develop policy goals and recommendations in line with Women for Refugee Women’s (WRW) overarching campaigns strategy to improve the lives of women seeking asylum in the UK; to develop and deliver policy interventions such as policy briefings, evidence for Parliamentary committees, responses to inquiries and consultations; to plan and carry out research projects for influencing purposes, ensuring that these are informed by and co-delivered with women in WRW’s network.

Job Description
Strategy: To develop and set feasible policy goals over the short, medium and long term, in line with WRW’s overarching campaigns strategy to improve the lives of women seeking asylum, in consultation with the Campaigns team, and the women in WRW’s network; to provide regular analysis on the external context and assess the opportunities for bringing about policy change in order to inform the strategic direction of the Campaigns team.

Policy: To lead the drafting of policy documents including briefings for MPs, civil servants and other influencing targets, evidence for Parliamentary committees, responses to inquiries and consultations, etc.

Research: To identify research opportunities to advance WRW’s policy goals; to plan and write up research projects for influencing opportunities, ensuring that these are informed by and co-delivered with women in WRW’s network, and carry them out in partnership with the other staff of WRW and our campaigns groups.

Influencing: To identify influencing avenues to advance our campaigning goals, and work with the Campaigns team to develop and maintain relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, opinion-formers and other stakeholders.

Law: To explore the potential for use of the law in achieving our policy goals, including working on possible strategic litigation in partnership with other organisations and with lawyers.

Communications and media: To work closely with the Campaigns team to give input and advice on WRW’s communications through mainstream and social media to ensure that these are accurate and well-targeted; to act as a spokesperson for WRW’s campaigns, including on media platforms and at events, panels and other platforms to reach target audiences.

Partnerships: To work closely with policy colleagues in the sector to share intel, pool expertise, and advance joint goals; to represent WRW at conferences and forums, consolidating and initiating partnerships with partner organisations and other stakeholders in order to drive forward our policy work.

Support to refugee women: To ensure that our policy work is informed by the experiences of women seeking asylum; to ensure that the women in WRW’s network have an opportunity to shape WRW’s policy goals and are kept abreast of developments in our campaign to achieve these.

Line Management: This role currently has no line management responsibilities but this may be introduced to the role at a later date, depending on the resourcing of the Campaigns team.

Organisational input
Grassroots: to work with the Grassroots team in ensuring that the women in WRW’s network understand the policy and research function of the organisation and are updated regularly about our progress towards achieving these.

Monitoring and evaluation: to assist with the evaluation and monitoring of WRW’s policy work and its effectiveness.

Support with fundraising: to support the work of the Grants Fundraising Manager through contributing to grants applications and reports.

Policy compliance: to stay well informed about WRW’s existing policies on issues such as safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, to ensure that all policy and research observes the letter and spirit of such policies, and to keep up to date in developments in best practice in these areas, so that WRW remains a well-run and effective organisation.

Organisational: to participate in and support activities such as staff meetings and workshops aimed at building a stronger organisation.

WRW is a small busy team that responds quickly to situations that are often fast moving and unpredictable. As a member of this team you would be expected to be flexible in the way that you work and to help out with other duties where appropriate.

Person Specification
Essential

• Thorough understanding of the UK asylum process and how it affects women and its political and legal context.
• Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, including qualitative methods and participatory action approaches.
• Experience of producing compelling policy and research documents, preferably in a political, legal or campaigning environment.
• Thorough understanding of the UK parliamentary processes and how a charity can lobby for change.
• Understanding of how strategic litigation can be used to create policy change.
• Commitment to social justice and a demonstrable passion for creating change on behalf of women or other marginalised groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to work co-operatively as part of a small team.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the rights of women seeking asylum.

Desirable

• Experience of using strategic litigation to create policy change.
• Experience of working with the UK Parliament.
• Experience of dealing with the mainstream media and using social media.
• Experience of working directly with women who have survived violence or other vulnerable groups.

Women for Refugee Women particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/ or seeking asylum.

Building on our work since 2015 tackling hunger and food insecurity, Feeding Liverpool lead Liverpool’s Good Food Plan in partnership with communities and organisations across the city. 

We are looking for a Policy Officer - someone who will work collaboratively with local and national leaders such as Liverpool City Council and Public Health. 

This is an exciting time to join our movement. The organisation is in excellent health and we are under fresh leadership from our new Director, Keenan Humble. We have secure and stable funding, a creative and dynamic staff team, a strong Trustee board and a fantastically committed group of partners and member organisations. 

Liverpool is full of inspirational people who are active in building a city based on good food for everyone, whether that is those who experience food insecurity on a day-to-day basis, health workers, growers, restaurateurs or volunteers at community food initiatives. Our work is led by their voices; we view ourselves as pioneering, with our alliance-based approach serving as a national exemplar. 

But we have a lot to do. Liverpool still has high levels of food insecurity, stark health inequalities and a community food movement that is vulnerable to food inflation and supply issues. 

We have developed a detailed job description and person specification, which outlines the character and competencies needed for the role. We would refer potential candidates to our website for stories, reports and strategies that outline our approach. 

Main purposes of job:

• To collaborate with Liverpool City Council in reviewing policies and procedures to embed Good Food principles across relevant departments and programmes of work.

• To lead initiatives that improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.

• To scope and secure funding opportunities to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.

• To collaborate with partners to embed a community-centred approach to improving health, wellbeing and tackling social inequalities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and advise on policies and strategies to integrate Good Food principles into council operations, contributing to Sustainable Food Places silver award submission.

• Re-establish and lead Liverpool’s Good Food Policy working group.

• Lead a city action plan to improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.

• Conduct and synthesise research, data, lived experience, and policy insights to produce evidence-based recommendations/ actions.

• Document and showcase progress towards the goals of the Good Food Plan.

• Collaborate with national and local stakeholders, including public, private, and VCSE sectors, to develop and implement strategic food-related projects.

• Provide leadership on food policy within the council, aligning initiatives with broader city objectives such as sustainability, public health, and economic growth.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the sustainability of food systems initiatives.

• Represent Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool City Council at local and national events.

Key tasks:

• Work across council departments to align policies with Good Food principles and city-wide objectives, including the Carbon Neutral 2030 Plan.

• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership and elected members.

• Coordinate Liverpool’s Sustainable Food Places application.

• Develop guidance and advice for stakeholders to advance sustainable food practices, including influencing procurement and planning policies.

• Engage with schools, faith groups, and community organisations to promote food-growing initiatives.

• Present findings and evidence to partnerships in a range of settings from corporate meetings to community settings.

General responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Feeding Liverpool team, trustees, and external partners.

• Promote the ethos of the Good Food Plan in all activities.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold Feeding Liverpool’s values.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting position, even if you do not meet every requirement. Applications will be anonymised prior to review by our screening panel to remove any personal identifiable information in alignment with ‘blind’ recruitment practices.

The role is a key part of the Doctors of the World (DOTW) UK Policy and Advocacy team, contributing to the implementation of our three-year strategy and maximising the impact of our policy and advocacy function. The team focuses on influencing UK health and migration policy, improving access to NHS services for minoritised communities and populations and strengthening the right to health in the UK.

The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring DOTW UK’s advocacy and influencing work is informed by our service users’ experiences and seeks to bring about the changes they want to see. To this end, the role will lead work with DOTWs expert by experience group, liaising and coordinating different engagement activities, identifying co-production opportunities and supporting members of the group to meaningfully participate in the organisation’s advocacy work and drive change.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in London, minimum one day per week in the office with the option to work from home in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity

About the role 

This is your opportunity to join an ambitious and high-performing Policy and Campaigns team at a critical time to influence the policy direction on homelessness from the new Westminster Government. As the Policy Manager, you will lead on the design and delivery of an ambitious policy programme focused on the solutions to end homelessness, and work with your colleagues in campaigns to shape our influencing strategies, contributing your knowledge of Whitehall and how to influence Government, as well as people with lived experience of homelessness to shape the overall direction. You will also collaborate with the media and research teams to deliver effective influencing. 

You will manage a high performing team to deliver proactive programmes of policy work that are underpinned by evidence-based solutions and informed by political intelligence and lived experience of homelessness. You will work with stakeholders to expand Crisis’ network and position Crisis as the leading expert on policies related to homelessness with decision makers and influencers. You will also collaborate strategically with the Campaigns Manager to drive forward our policy campaigns, and to advise and shape our campaign narratives and influencing agenda.

You will oversee a range of proactive policy projects to achieve policy change in the areas of housing, renting, welfare, migration, and legislation, and lead your team to work with our frontline services to ensure policy in grounded in the experiences of people facing homelessness.

This is your chance to be a part of the team and deliver real and impactful policy change to end homelessness, for good. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of designing and delivering proactive policy projects and shaping influencing strategies that achieve change. You will have a track record of delivering robust policy solutions that are informed by the external political environment and reflect the needs of people experiencing homelessness. You will have experience of working successfully to influence MPs, Ministers and senior civil servants. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 9 February 2025 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held in person on the 20 February. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Director of Policy & Evidence

About the Director of Policy and Evidence role

In the last few years, Galop has grown to be one of the largest LGBT+ organisations in the country, and holds one of the largest evidence bases on LGBT+ experiences of abuse and violence in the UK. Based alongside our frontline services, our policy work aims to improve the future for LGBT+ people in the UK by influencing local and national policy affecting victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Drawing both from our frontline work and our formal research work, the post-holder will put this abundance of evidence at the heart of a strategic approach to improving life for LGBT+ people across the country.

This role works closely with the CEO to devise and execute our policy work, as well as owning the strategy for our policy and research work as a whole. The Director of Policy and Evidence will work across the gender based violence, LGBT+, hate crime sectors, young people, and health sectors as well as being confident and competent around Parliamentary engagement and legislative processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to shape a whole programme of work for the benefit of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse.

For more information about this role please download the attached Job Description. 

Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. The role allows for a mix of office work and remote/home working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Line Manager: Research Manager
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £56,214.01-£61,898.90 (including inner London weighting of £4,129.42)

Closing Date and Applications 

Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 16th February 2025. 
Interviews will be held from the week beginning 24th February.

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Salary: £35,850 - £36,493 (London) / £31,994 (National) per annum
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closure days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Policy Officer to work on significant areas of housing policy including housing management and homelessness. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.

Interested in applying your skills and knowledge to influence housing policy and working in a fast-paced environment?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Playing a key role in the work of the policy team – creating briefings, working closely with our members and helping to develop policy ideas and solutions.
- Engaging with members and stakeholders to identify and respond to opportunities and challenges facing the housing sector, now and in the future.
- Keeping up to date with the current policy environment, latest thinking and issues that impact housing.
- Providing policy input, support and advice to other parts of the NHF through events and project groups.

 
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- An understanding of the processes of policy development, and experience of working in a policy team.
- Experience of building and developing relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025
Interview date: 19 and 25 February 2025

Location:  HQ - Godalming, UK (Hybrid flexible working available, with at least 2 days in the office per week) 
Job Type: Full-time; Permanent  
Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 (Depending on Skills, Experience and Location)  

Help transform billions of lives. Including yours. 

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming and championing sustainable food systems that prioritise the welfare of animals, people, and the planet.

About Us

With headquarters in the UK and offices in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and the USA, we are the leading animal environmental organisation working towards a nature positive, compassionate and free of animal cruelty world.  Our campaigns focus on fixing the broken food system, ending factory farming, and delivering a world that is nature positive for animals, people and planet. Our supporters and partners throughout the world help us deliver on our mission.   

About The Role

As the Global Head of Research and Policy (Campaigns), you will play a critical role in ending factory farming through policy development and championing scientific knowledge to bring about positive change. This is a senior leadership role, which involves managing the research team and leading on projects that deliver strategic policy recommendations, as well as assisting with technical knowledge on issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, and animal welfare. You will also represent Compassion at the highest levels, in technical forums such as the FAO, UNFCCC, and CBD processes.

This exciting position is responsible for delivering high-quality technical and policy resources, which support our campaigns and advocacy. You will work closely with the international affairs team and the Head of Research - Food Business, to ensure a collaborative and transparent research function across the organisation. By building partnerships and engaging with academic, governmental, and technical bodies, you will advocate for dismantling factory farming and transforming food systems. 

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a proven track record in applied scientific research or scientific analysis with a focus on translating evidence into actionable policy recommendations. Your expertise will include either extensive knowledge of global food systems and farmed animal welfare, or technical expertise in climate and environmental issues related to livestock. You will also be skilled at managing teams, condensing complex scientific information into clear messages, and advocating for systemic policy change at international levels. Your strong communication skills and strategic focus will allow you to inspire and influence diverse audiences. Ideally, you will also have experience of working with UN bodies and knowledge of aquaculture and its associated environmental issues.

 Why Join Us?  

By joining Compassion in World Farming, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working to drive global change. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful campaigns and shape policies that make a real difference for animals, people, and the planet, all while contributing to a compassionate and sustainable future.

Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you:  

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays   
- Free onsite parking at HQ  
- Optional savings schemes   
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities  
- Flexible, hybrid working model   
- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme  

To Apply:  

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so we encourage you to submit your interest.  

Interview Process:  

- Closing date: 10th January 2025
- 1st stage Interviews via Teams: Week commencing 17th February 2025 (date TBC)
- 2nd stage Interviews in person at HQ (Godalming, Surrey): Week commencing 24th February 2025 (date TBC)

No Agencies please.  

 Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description. 

Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. 

To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

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Policy Manager (Health Services)
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Policy Manager (Health Services) is a crucial role at the College as you will identify and analyse key policy issues to deliver a range of child health policy projects and activities, ensuring that the RCPCH continues to lead the way in children’s health.

As Policy Manager (Health Services) and using a high degree of autonomy, you will lead policy development including horizon scanning, researching and briefing, often analysing complex information and using this to inform policy development and outputs.  

Reporting to the Senior Policy Manager and working collaboratively with others, you will help communicate the RCPCH’s position to governments, policy-makers and other stakeholders, through consultations, printed reports, representation on committees, external facing meetings, as well as through online and social media. 

Degree qualified and with relevant professional experience, you will have an extensive background in policy or a related field and have demonstrable experience of leading and influencing policy development, evidenced by recent policy outputs relating to child health and/or health services.

With excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills, you will have experience of working at a senior level with a broad range of stakeholders to take forward programmes of work. You will be able to set out and discuss complex issues clearly for a wide audience and to give presentations as required in a fluent and persuasive manner to people at all levels.

This is a high-visibility role, working with the College’s Senior Officers, officers and members in policy committees, staff and external stakeholders at all levels. You will be seen as a go-to expert in your policy area and will be required to demonstrate a broad knowledge of current child health policy issues, with self-motivation, excellent time and project management and communication skills.

A formal project management qualification and line management experience would be desirable, as would experience of working with non-executive advisory members/groups. 

The Membership, Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and core child health priorities.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 17 February 2025.

Job Title: Policy & Communications Assistant

Position Type: Permanent/Full time

Reports to: Senior Press and Comms Officer/Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Salary: £28,770 

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

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Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

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Job Purpose

• To support the policy and communications work of School Food Matters

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Key Tasks

· Work with SFM colleagues and networks to coordinate and support campaign activity

· Attend meetings to support policy and campaign discussions and provide meeting services, including organising agendas, venues, and minutes

· Keep up-to-date with policy and media developments that could benefit or have relevance to SFM

· Identify award opportunities and write applications to gain recognition for our work

· Track the impact of SFM’s communications/campaigns, including in the press and on social media

· Assist with maintaining our database of press contacts and MPs and keep a record of interactions

· Attend programme sessions to capture photos, videos and quotes 

· Design and create communications assets such as presentations and social media content 

· Contribute to policy/campaign briefings, letters to MPs, web content, articles and blogs

· Staying up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

· The Policy and Communications Assistant will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

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Person specification

Essential

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, for a range of audiences

· A strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials

· Strong administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload

· Experience designing communication assets 

· Confident and competent IT skills across Office suite of programmes

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Ability to work independently with a can-do attitude

· Good time management and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

· Experience of research and analysis, ideally in a policy environment 

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in education

· Knowledge of issues and policy around school food, children’s health and education

· An interest in food education and children’s health

· Digital campaigning and social networking skill

Permanent, part-time (4 days per week)

Remote working with regular meetings in London

Immediate start

About us

Sustainability First is a leading UK think tank and charity that acts as a critical friend to businesses, regulators, governments, and civil society, to create more sustainable energy and water sectors in the UK. We work tirelessly to advocate for policies that support environmental and consumer protection and to engage the public through accessible and impactful communication. We believe that it is possible to create a thriving economy that respects environmental limits and enables social equity.

About the role

We are seeking an analytical thinker with a curiosity-driven mindset and a collaborative approach to working. This role will be central to our ongoing success as a highly regarded independent research organisation, building an evidence base in favour of embedding sustainability principles into business practices, regulatory and public policy thinking. You will help to amplify our voice with decisionmakers, including business leaders, senior officials in central government, regulatory bodies, and amongst politicians, helping to shape public policy and legislation for a socially equitable and environmentally sustainable economy.

Ideally, you will have a sector-specific understanding (energy and/or water utilities), including familiarity with key policies and strategies, such as Net Zero targets, climate adaptation strategies, and consumer vulnerability protections. You will be able to draft practical policy recommendations, informed by evidence and stakeholder input, and be familiar with key players, including government departments, regulators, consumer groups, industry bodies, and environmental organizations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a core role in our charity, as well as make a tangible impact on the environment and social equity in the UK.

The post will be primarily based remotely, working from home, but with access to shared office space in Camden and Monument in London. Our board of trustees meet twice a year in person in central London (and twice more online), and our Executive Director is often in London for meetings once or twice a week. You must also be able to attend occasional meetings in central London and be willing to travel (infrequently) within the UK.

For further details about the role, please download the job description.

How to apply

Please click the apply button to be taken to our vacancies page. 

When applying, please submit a CV (no more than three pages of A4) and covering letter that sets out how you meet the selection criteria for this role. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. 

Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2025.

Interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams in February.

We apologise that due to the expected high levels of applications we may not be able to reply to all candidates. If you have not heard from us by 28th February, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Sustainability First is an equal opportunities employer and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion through its work, and through its employment practices. You must be able to work in the UK to take up this role.

Leukaemia UK – Our Charity

Leukaemia UK is growing! We are expanding our team to achieve a step-change in income, profile and impact in 2025 and beyond.

We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research and campaigning for change.

Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer.  And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. 

Our current strategy outlines our plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we are embarking on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.

As we begin the fourth year of this ambitious 5-year strategy, we are seeking a talented, creative, and motivated Policy and Evidence Officer to strengthen our policy development activity.

Team

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do.  We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers.

From us you can expect fun and creativity, as well as great challenge and support. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.

Leukaemia UK and You 

We are looking for a self-motivated Policy and Evidence Officer to take a leading role in Leukaemia UK’s evidence-based policy development that will effectively enable our policy influencing work and position Leukaemia UK as the ‘go-to’ charity to improve leukaemia outcomes. The successful candidate will be an innovative, driven and forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of developing evidence-based policy positions, recommendations and solutions within the health sector.

The Policy and Evidence Officer will be instrumental in ensuring that all our plans and activities are evidence-driven and meet the needs of patients and those who care for them. The role will be responsible for developing, expanding and maintaining Leukaemia UK’s knowledge base that will help us thoroughly understand of how diagnosis, treatment and care are delivered to people affected and how this translates to patient experience and clinical outcomes. Moreover, we want to understand at a policy level the roles of the research and treatment landscapes in improving leukaemia diagnosis, treatment and care.

The successful candidate will be adept at using quantitative and qualitative research to gather intelligence, develop insights and turn them into evidence-based, solution-focused policy positions to drive our policy, health improvement, campaigning and public affairs programme. This includes gathering insights from desk-based research, patient groups, and health experts, as well as contributing our voice to drug appraisals to ensure patients benefit from the latest treatments. This role ensures that the 'patient voice' is heard, while also ensuring that the needs and priorities of individuals with leukaemia and other blood cancers are understood, represented and valued.

This role will be essential in leading our evolving work on drug appraisals to ensure that innovative treatments are approved and become available for patients with leukaemia and blood cancers who can benefit from those treatments.

This role requires the ability to engage patient representatives and a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority, such as healthcare professionals, researchers and policy/health improvement experts to understand what changes are needed across diagnosis, treatment and care of those with leukaemia and other blood cancers. A strong understanding of the health policy landscape, coupled with exceptional communication skills and a keen attention to detail, is essential.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Good experience of working in the health policy landscape
• Good experience in evidence-based policy development
• Good experience in undertaking evidence gathering exercises
• Proven experience of engaging and managing a range of external stakeholders and facilitating reference and advisory groups, including people with lived experience
• Proven experience of cross-team working
• Good time management skills, with an ability to organise own workload and respond reactively as required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to disseminate complex information in a way that is easy to understand by a range of audiences
• Good ability to take on multiple activities and projects at the same time

Desirable

• Experience in medical charities
• Experience within cancer policy
• Project management skills
• Experience in drug appraisals

Knowledge and Personal Traits

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in health policy or health related area
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods to develop and analyse evidence
• An understanding of the importance of engaging with people with lived experience of leukaemia and related conditions; with a view to include their insight in our work
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of health inequalities and the importance of engaging with marginalised groups
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable

• Knowledge of the health system and/or health policy across the UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior External Policy Manager to join a leading charity supporting young people. This newly created, full-time, role sits within the Strategy and Insights team, responsible for developing and implementing key policies and strategies that support the organisation’s mission and long-term goals.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and oversee analysis to inform the development of organisational policy and influencing strategies
• Manage cross-functional projects to support the implementation of strategic policies
• Conduct and oversee research to inform the development of organisational strategy
• Oversee evidence gathering and analysis to support future strategy development
• Design and deliver internal research and policy studies, including desk research, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting
• Manage externally commissioned research projects, including developing research briefs, procurement, and supplier engagement
• Act as an organisation-wide resource to enhance practices by embedding external insights
• Identify opportunities for innovative research and analysis to support strategic goals
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the organisation’s objectives
• Synthesise and present research findings and policy recommendations to diverse audiences
• Provide supportive line management to Associate level team members, fostering their development and wellbeing

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven experience in policy development and strategy implementation
• Strong research and analytical skills, including proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering against tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external networks
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience in line management, with a commitment to empowering and developing team members
• Knowledge of the charity or social impact sector, with a passion for driving positive change

Location: Central London

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid

Contract: 2 year FTC

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out! We are an equal opportunities organisation, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in our areas of focus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Policy Advisor (maternity cover) to join the Work Foundation at Lancaster University. At a time of big changes in the world of work, we are looking for a talented individual who shares our goal to tackle structural inequalities in the UK labour market.

About you

You will be able to undertake research and policy analysis, help secure and manage funded research projects and clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences. Experience of building effective internal and external relationships with a wide range of groups including civil servants, academics, politicians, business leaders and workers will be a particular advantage.

The Policy Advisor will support the research team to deliver valuable new quantitative and qualitative evidence and insights. We are ambitious about delivering research that has a positive impact in society, and work closely with workers, employers and policymakers to realise that goal.

Working with us

We are a small, friendly and collaborative team. Flexible working is important to us at the Work Foundation and we’re open to candidates who would like to work flexible hours, part-time, or job share.

This role is London based at our office in Fetter Lane, with a hybrid working arrangement. Our team tend to work part of the week at home, and part of the week on site.

Benefits include a defined benefit pension with the USS Scheme (6.1% employee contribution, 14.5% employer contribution), generous holiday entitlement (25 days plus five university closure days between Christmas and Easter), a Cycle to Work Scheme, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme and a range of other benefits and discounts.

Further information

This is a maternity cover position for 10-months. Please note: it is the normal expectation of Lancaster University that the chosen candidate will be appointed to the minimum point of that grade.

About the Work Foundation

We believe everyone should have access to secure, rewarding and high-quality work. By engaging directly with workers, employers, policymakers and leading academics, we deliver rigorous applied research to tackle structural inequalities in the labour market and improve working lives across the UK.

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. A top 15 university in the three major UK league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings. It has been recognised as a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer, and holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award for advancing the careers of women in higher education. The university has several networks focussed on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including a Race Equality Network, an LGBT+ staff network and a Parents and Carers’ network.

Terms and conditions

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. No agencies please.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced policy and public affairs manager with a strong track record of creating policy solutions that drive real change. In this role you will work closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications to drive the organisation’s influencing work across all 4 nations of the UK through policy development, public affairs activity, and developing and delivering issue-based campaigns that aim to make a real difference.

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact can be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand, and that currently has no cure. Diagnosis time in the UK currently takes on average 8 years and 10 months, and UK non-cancer gynaecology waiting lists have now grown to more than 750,000. As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support. With a new UK Government and increased interest in menstrual health across all 4 nations, there has never been a more exciting time to join Endometriosis UK and help us make a difference to the lives of those affected by endometriosis in the UK.

Within this role, you will play a key role in the delivery of our new organisational strategy that will launch in 2025, focused on better supporting those with endometriosis, driving down diagnosis times, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research. We place people with endometriosis at the heart of all we do. If we get our work right, we really can make a difference to the 1.5 million with endometriosis in the UK – and all those diagnosed in the future.