Public Policy Jobs

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Interim Deputy Director of External Affairs to join our team on a 9 month FTC.

While this role covers all our External Affairs functions, you'll be particularly expected to have knowledge and expertise in providing leadership in policy-influencing and campaigns. You'll provide leadership of AaA's External Affairs strategy to ensure the needs of autistic children and their families are high on the political and media agenda.

You'll have an externally-facing role in policy influencing, representing AaA in coalitions with relevant government departments among parliamentarians, as well as increasing AaA's profile through an effective communications strategy.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Substantial experience, knowledge and understanding of the policy landscape, including political and legislative processes, and local government structures and processes
• Extensive experience of developing and delivering strategic, integrated communications programmes
• Demonstrable leadership of successful policy-influencing activity, including stakeholder engagement and above/below the line influencing strategies
• Proven experience in strategy development

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Direct Marketing Manager-Retention at the Disasters Emergency Committee is pivotal when we launch an appeal. They will shape and deliver new and existing supporter journeys for the DEC’s individual, community and legacy donors, and lead a programme of improvement across all major contact points between the DEC and the public.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies, including the refreshing, implementation and analysis of the DEC’s segmentation, to maximise future income and continually improve the retention of individual supporters for future emergency appeals,
• Lead on the production of retention and reporting back materials for individual and community supporters,
• Manage the development and maintenance of specific supporter journeys,
• Develop and oversee the materials and supporter positioning for a light touch and mainly reactive legacy marketing programme for the DEC.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships. You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition and demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email, SMS and SMS content management systems.

A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income and retention of a charity’s individual supporters. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

You must have excellent understanding of donor motivations, managing donor relationships, supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have excellent understanding of current trends within charity direct marketing and have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters that keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

About the Angelou Centre 

The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.

As we grow and expand our refuge provision, we are looking for a dedicated Refuge Manager to oversee our safe accommodation services, including emergency housing, move-on accommodation, and specialist provisions for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Role Overview

The Refuge Manager will lead a team of Senior advocates and House Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is provided to residents. The post-holder will ensure that the refuge operates in compliance with all statutory requirements, housing regulations, and health & safety standards. They will also be responsible for property management, working closely with landlords, housing associations, and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of domestic abuse support services, safeguarding practices, and compliance obligations within the social housing sector.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
• involves some out-of-hours work and travel

The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for

What will I be doing?

You will primarily be working with the Policy Officer to expand our public affairs and parliamentary work. This will involve updating the map of key stakeholders and contact lists of parliamentarians and policymakers relevant to the Centre’s work. You will also support the relationship building with these contacts, for example by helping to draft letters and organise online and in-person events. You will also be the Centre’s eyes and ears in Westminster, and monitor parliamentary business, including relevant select committee hearings, parliamentary debates and Prime Ministers Questions, All Party Parliamentary Groups meetings. You will identify trends and organisational opportunities, and feed this back internally within the team.

You will also help our Communications Officer to increase the reach and impact of the Centre’s work, for example by expanding our contacts list of relevant organisations working in academia, the third sector and journalists, for promotional purposes, and building up the Centre’s image library. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Centre’s blog series which we use to promote the Centre’s reports and events, as well as analyse relevant external developments in the justice system.

The position will also involve supporting the Centre’s work more generally, for example by helping to design and organise events for a range of audiences, such as the Expert Voice webinar series, and conducting literature reviews to fill the gaps in our knowledge on specific topics.

What kind of person do we want?

The successful candidate will have excellent written and analysis skills, the ability to understand and synthesise complex topics, and have an interest in criminal or family justice. Through your application you should be able to demonstrate the following:

· Strong analysis and written skills;

· Accuracy and attention to detail;

· Ability to take initiative and think creatively when approaching tasks;

· Ability to work independently and manage your own workload;

· Enthusiasm and energy to work in a small team;

· A demonstrable interest in social justice, policy and UK politics;

· An understanding of Westminster policymaking (desirable);

· Experience writing a literature review (desirable);

Requirements

The post holder needs to have the eligibility to work in the UK legally.

The role is open to applicants living outside of London who are interested in working remotely, but the applicant is expected to work at least one day per week at our office. This travel cost will be reimbursed.

The application deadline is 23:55 on Thursday 17th April 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 8th of May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP. Online interviews can be arranged on request.

Equal opportunities

It is the policy of the Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.

LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN’S RIGHTS SERVICE (LAWRS)

Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls

Part time: 14 hours per week

Salary: £32,250 pro rata

We are excited to open this call for a brand-new post at LAWRS! We are seeking a highly motivated young woman who wants to start her career in policy, advocacy and campaigning to join our team as Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls.

The Policy Officer will collaborate with the Policy Team and Sin Fronteras’ Young Women’s Advisory Board to advance LAWRS’ Step Up Migrant Women campaign for young migrant women and girls.

The Policy Officer for Young Women and Girls will have strong communication, advocacy skills in the area of young migrant women and girls, political judgement, and networking abilities. You must be dedicated to addressing inequality and violence against women and girls.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To develop, plan and implement a policy, advocacy and campaign strategy on the needs of young migrant women and girls, based on the findings from the Young Women’s Advisory Board (YWAB) reports.

2. To influence positive change at the local, London, and national levels in the focus areas of the campaign.

You will have an excellent command of English, and Spanish and/or Portuguese. 

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Head of Engagement and Policy

Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week across 4 days at 7-hours per day; or another pattern agreed by management)
Salary: £59,000 - £63,000 pro rata for 0.8 FTE (i.e. £47,200 - £50,400 for 28 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working at Science Council offices in London and working from home

The Science Council is seeking a Head of Engagement and Policy to lead a high performing and resilient engagement team. This team delivers engagement in its widest sense, spanning communications, media and digital; policy, influence and public affairs; events; engagement with current and potential member organisations, a diverse community of volunteers, employers and other key stakeholders. The team promotes and develops the Science Council’s excellent work around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Current major projects include: launching and supporting our new employer network; replacing our website; promoting and increasing professional registration. You will ensure that the team reviews, reflects and improves its work at every opportunity.

The Science Council connects the science professions to foster knowledge exchange and offer interdisciplinary recognition for scientists around the world. Our ambition is to see a diverse and growing science profession that is trusted, respected and equipped to deliver local, regional, national and global strategic priorities.

This role is hands-on, requiring strategic, organisational and practitioner skills. You will work in partnership with key stakeholder groups, deliver activity and impact in line with the Science Council Strategy 2025-2028. You will shape, lead, manage and develop the Engagement team such that high quality, cost effective and resilient engagement increases the profile, impact and revenue of the Science Council. 

You will need excellent experience in successfully shaping and developing impactful engagement portfolios (e.g. policy, communications, events) and success in setting and achieving prioritised objectives for policy and/or other engagement. Your engagement and strategic communications will have been in the UK at national level. 

You must be able to think strategically, provide strategic advice and demonstrate initiative and creativity. You will have your own engagement specialism and insight into other engagement specialisms, sufficient to be able to lead, manage, challenge, inspire and develop the team successfully and work effectively with engagement specialists in other organisations. 

To apply, please follow the link to the online platform to download and review the full job description and person specification. Please apply with your CV (2-3 pages) and a personal statement (2-3 pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification (particularly list 1). 

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 7th May in central London

The Science Council is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We support flexible working and are open to considering job share arrangements. We are committed to developing our people.

No agencies please.

REF-220627

Are you skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research, with the ability to analyse data and uncover meaningful insights?

Can you turn complex data into clear and impactful messages?

Do you excel at engaging with stakeholders and delivering insights through impactful communication?

If so, this is the opportunity for you!

StepChange Debt Charity is seeking a Research and Insight Officer to join our External Affairs team. You’ll play a critical role in supporting the development and delivery of research projects, helping us build a deeper understanding of problem debt in the UK.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will be at the heart of our research efforts analysing and interpreting primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll manage and deliver key research publications, such as our annual Statistics Yearbook, and oversee our regular monthly reports. From conducting client surveys to producing high quality insights, you’ll ensure that our work is backed by strong evidence and communicates our vision effectively.

You will also engage with external stakeholders to collaborate on joint research initiatives and represent the charity at external events and meetings. Internally, you’ll work closely with colleagues to maximise the use of client data and support the integration of insights into our broader policy and influencing work.

About You:

To excel in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of research methodologies, with demonstrable experience in using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. You’ll also have knowledge of common statistical concepts to allow for rich interpretation of our data. You’ll be a confident user of tools like Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to design and script surveys, analyse data, and present findings to diverse audiences. Project management skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the capability to meet deadlines are essential.

At StepChange, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact in society. If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to this vital role, we’d love to hear from you.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.

Head of Impact, Policy and Business Development

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive impact, policy, and business development, shaping growth and influence across the UK.

Position: Head of Impact, Policy & Business Development

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 FTE Pro rata
Location: Homebased
Hours: Part time, 0.5 FTE
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025

Interviews: 29th & 30th April

About the Role

As Head of Impact, Policy and Business Development, you will lead the organisation’s impact strategy, ensuring their work delivers measurable outcomes that align with policy priorities and drive new business opportunities. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing an organisational impact strategy.
• Managing external evaluation partners and overseeing data collection to showcase impact.
• Leading business development efforts to secure new partnerships, funding, and contracts.
• Creating compelling proposals and engaging with stakeholders to expand reach.
• Overseeing digital strategy development and securing funding for digital growth.
• Ensuring the charity’s impact is effectively communicated through policy alignment and marketing.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive leader with:

• Experience in impact evaluation, policy development, or business development.
• A strong ability to analyse and communicate data-driven insights.
• A proven track record in securing partnerships, funding, or contracts.
• Excellent strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of community, public, and voluntary sectors.
• Experience in team leadership and collaboration across multiple teams.

About the organisation

A leading UK-based community development organisation, creating connected, fair, and healthier societies. Empowering communities by recognising and valuing volunteering through an innovative Time Credits model. With a network of over 1,500 charities, 15,000+ active volunteers, and 750+ business partners, they are committed to driving social impact and policy change.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Impact Manager, Business Development Lead, Policy and Partnerships Manager, Head of Strategy, Head of Research and Evaluation, Community Development Manager, Funding and Partnerships Lead.

Apply now to help shape the future of community engagement and impact!

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you passionate about public law and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG) team as a Paralegal in our London office!

About the Role: 

We are seeking a dedicated full time Paralegal to work in our London Public Law Department.  

This is a great opportunity to work on groundbreaking cases that challenge unlawful government policies, defend migrants’ rights, address human trafficking, and confront unlawful detention. You will also assist in cases of public and private law discrimination and collaborate with campaigning groups to fight against unjust decisions made by public bodies.

For the right person this job will progress to a training contract.

Why Join DPG? DPG is one of the best Civil Liberties / Administrative Law / Human Rights firms in the UK and top rated in Chambers, the Legal 500 directories and the Times. DPG is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach, as well as our commitment to creating a great place to work.

Our Values:  In our pursuit of aim to employ the best people we can, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritised background to apply for these roles.

If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role then please complete all parts of the relevant  application form and return to us by email:

The job ref is:

For the London Public Law Team:  2025/04/LON PL

Teaching Community Manager

Job reference : REQ000882

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

£37,581pa

Woking Surrey, GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Teaching Community Manager to join our education team, harnessing the power of education to help shape a positive and sustainable future for our planet.

As Teaching Community Manager, you will help teachers, students and schools to play a direct role in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss through education, practical action, campaigning and influence. This will involve putting teachers and school leaders at the heart of our education programme. You will support our community of educators and schools to make their institutions and their local communities more sustainable. We will look to you to manage our programme to support and mobilise school leaders to change curricula, school estates and culture.

You will take responsibility for programme budget management, evaluation as well as for setting and monitoring KPIs. You will engage with teachers to grow our audience and ensure they are involved in developing our education programme too. You will also collaborate with colleagues to develop tools and training as well as devise a schools programme that connects schools with WWF and develops young people’s knowledge and skills.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of developing and delivering effective education programmes, preferably with professional development partners.

• An understanding of relevant pedagogical approaches and evaluation methodologies.

• Experience of a range of mobilisation, engagement & communication approaches (from PR & social media) to hands-on real-life experiences.

• An understanding of monitoring and evaluating programmes.

• Ability to manage budgets, commission research & lead a matrix team to deliver against objectives.

• Strong communication, interpersonal & project management skills.

• Ability to build long term relationships.

Benefits, rewards & location

• The salary for this role is £37,581. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays

• Flexible working options

• 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

• Training and development opportunities

• Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. 

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. 

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. 

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date : 22/04/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

We are seeking to fill a new role with someone who is proactive and has previous experience in a communications and external relations role. A newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of External Relations creating and executing plans to promote and increase the awareness of the institute and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is an educational research institute established to help improve later life outcomes. We are independent and an expert across all elements of the UK pension system. We contribute facts, analysis and commentary to help stakeholders, decision-makers and law-makers take informed policy positions and decisions on pensions and retirement income provision.

Reports to: Head of External Relations

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the institute’s communications strategies: Work with management to create strategies to improve the institute's image and voice.
• Write content: Create press releases, newsletters, blogs, articles, social media posts and website copy.
• Simple design: Create graphics or infographics to be used on various platforms.
• Dissemination: Work with projects and assist with the release of outputs in its various forms to stakeholders. Ensure the copyright libraries are notified when research is published.
• Manage stakeholder relations: Build relationships with the media, parliamentarians, government officials and other stakeholders to promote the institute.
• Monitor communications: Monitor and respond to messages.
• Monitor external engagement: Maintain a record of the wider teams external engagement activities (events, presentations, representation on various boards).
• Measure impact: Record and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns. Assist in the preparation of the annual report.
• Manage social media and website: Maintain the website and social media accounts.
• Ensure brand alignment: Make sure all outputs and content aligns with the institute’s brand identity. Assist with liaising with external suppliers – designers, website hosts etc.
• Contact database: Researching, maintaining and updating stakeholder contact lists.

Essential skills

• Experience in drafting correspondence to all audiences including government (MPs and officials) and other senior stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and delivering successful communication plans.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to take and process complex information, address any gaps, and produce appropriate, clear and effective communication materials.
• A working understanding of media, digital, and external relations.
• Working knowledge and experience updating websites, social media platforms and using design software (Canva, Adobe Suite, Umbraco, Squarespace etc).
• An ability to take and process complex information, address any gaps, and produce appropriate, clear and effective communication materials.
• Experience in distilling long and complex documents into short summaries.
• A track-record of building relationships with stakeholders. 
• A working knowledge of the UK’s political system including how government and Parliament operate and the ability to use this understanding in our external relations strategy. 
• A working knowledge of or understanding of the pensions landscape.
• An understanding of effective political, social and media monitoring, including the use of a range of digital tools and use of Parliamentary tools (e.g. Hansard) to support this. 
• A team player with good co-ordination skills, sharing and escalating opportunities, risks, and challenges where appropriate and liaising with colleagues.
• Ability to work flexibly in managing a range of activities and able to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Organised and good at prioritising often competing deadlines.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and two referees.  One should be the current/most recent employer and/or prior employer but they will not be contacted without prior consent. The successful candidate will also need to maintain an independent point of view to fit with the PPI’s non-political, fact-based stance.

The PPI takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Location

We are a hybrid organisation and operate a remote working policy which means staff spend some time working in the office (1 to 2 days a week) and some time working remotely. It is important that the successful candidate builds strong relationships across the team as a whole and with our stakeholders.  As most of our stakeholders are mainly based in London, there will be a strong case for the successful candidate being London based, or able to come to London as frequently as required. We therefore anticipate that the normal place of work will be at the PPI office in Central London.

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus time off between Christmas and New Year
• Membership of the PPI’s Group Personal Pension (initial 8% employer contribution with an additional matching contribution for every 1% employee contribution up to 4%)
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Continued professional development
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Employee Assistance Care Programme
• Carers leave
• Leave for volunteering

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

No contact from agencies.

The vacancy

We are seeking to appoint 3 lay, 4 dispensing opticians and 7 optometrist members of the Hearings Panel members to our Hearings Panel.

About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct. 

About the Hearings Panel

The Hearings Panel is a mix of lay (non-registrant) and registrant members with different backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience from whom members of the Fitness to Practise Committee (FtPC) and our Registration Appeals Committee (RAC) are drawn, in accordance with our Committee Constitution Rules.

The FtPC considers whether a registrant’s fitness to practise is impaired and imposes sanctions if appropriate to do so. This includes considering allegations, hearing evidence and determining the fitness to practise of a registrant. This can include individual registered optometrists and dispensing opticians, the fitness of business registrants to carry on business as an optometrist or a dispensing optician or both; and the fitness of student registrants to undertake training as an optometrist or dispensing optician. You will be responsible for sitting as part of a FtPC, which will consist of either 3 or 5 members (a mix of lay and registrant members) drawn from the Hearings Panel.

You do not have to be a legally qualified individual or have specialist medical knowledge to participate in the FtPC process. We are looking for individuals who can contribute effectively and impartially, ensuring that all allegations are considered fairly and independently, maintaining standards for registrants and the protection of the public.

A FtPC can also determine whether it is necessary for interim measures (suspension or conditions) to be put in place whilst an investigation is in progress for the protection of the public or in the interests of a registrant.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with a passion for public protection; and the ability to think critically, listen effectively, consider evidence and to build a consensus.

Remuneration and time commitment

This role requires a commitment of approximately 16-20 days per year for Lay Members, 12-16 days per year for Optometrist Members and 8-12 days per year for Dispensing Optician Members, including time spent preparing for meetings. Hearings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC offices in London or other suitable venues.

A daily fee of £319 is paid in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule, and expenses can also be claimed.
 

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.

For more information about these roles please see attached the candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  midnight Sunday 6 April 2025.

Interviews will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams from 15 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.

Policy and Campaigns Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £35,963 - £40,440
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

About Us

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, working for the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places. We protect and restore our county's wild spaces by managing our nature reserves, working in partnership throughout the landscape and inspiring people to enjoy and care for Norfolk's nature through projects, education activities, events and campaigns.

About You and the Role

We need an exceptional leader who can lead and deliver a clear plan to build our organisational influence with key policies and decision-makers in Norfolk.  You will also proactively develop high profile, impactful campaigns that support nature’s recovery and oversee our planning caseload. The role is full time 35 hours a week.

You are skilled in seeing areas of mutual benefit and experienced at influencing others to change policy or behaviour. Vitally, you are a great communicator and enjoy working in partnership. Additionally, you have a strong understanding of environmental policy and planning and the political landscape in relation to the environment and nature recovery.

We know that we can secure a thriving world for future generations that offers a stable climate, clean water, abundant food, health and happiness. Will you join us?

At Norfolk Wildlife Trust, we want to recognise and reward staff for the skills, knowledge and experience they contribute, we offer a competitive benefits package.

The closing date for applications is 9am 14th April 25.
Interviews are likely to take place on the w/c 28th April 25.

Thank you for your interest in the Trust, and good luck with your application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.