Head of Policy

​Central London
Salary: Competitive
Full time, permanent

​Organisation:
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Highly respected equality and rights campaign

​Role:

In this role you will:
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• Lead the development of policy positions across the organisation and to ensure a coordinated approach across England, Scotland and Wales
• Develop, implement and lead a policy influencing strategy that builds and strengthens relationships with key policy makers and other stakeholders and increases the organisation’s lobbying influence
• Work with the Head of Research to influence the development of evidence base to support the policy influencing programme
• Work with the Head of Campaigns to ensure policy programme helps to raise public awareness
• Represent and speak on behalf of the organisation, including in high-level meetings, workshops, training and in the media
• Manage, supervise and oversee the professional development of two Policy Officers.

​Candidate:
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• Extensive experience of policy influencing, including parliamentary and government support and developing a policy influencing programme that has achieve changes in policy and practice
• Experience of working in a policy or parliamentary related environment and an excellent understanding of the policy making process and environment across the UK
• Ability to develop good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and influencers
• Excellent judgement and strong analytical skills, with experience of applying these in a policy environment
• Strong writing and communications skills - able to engage with different audiences and produce clear, concise guidance and briefings.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tim@whitonmaynard.com
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