Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (Ppac) Officer

Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (PPAC) Officer
Bristol or London (hybrid working, with occasional travel across the UK)
About the Organisation
Our client is dedicated to ending domestic abuse for good.
Working with organisations across the UK, they are transforming the response to domestic abuse. Together, they design and deliver support to thousands of adults and children every year, putting survivors’ voices at the heart of everything they do, whilst challenging and supporting perpetrators to change.
No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable and together, they can make it stop.

Their partnership works to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They deliver interventions and work across the domestic abuse specialist sector, with public sector partners and beyond to develop sustainable, national systems that respond effectively to perpetrators of domestic abuse.

They are now looking for a Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (PPAC) Officer to join their team on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract until March 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Benefits
- Salary of up to £33,018.38 per annum (pro rata) (plus £3,000 London weighting if applicable)
- 34 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Eye care vouchers
- Flexible working, such as compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhance family leave policies
- Enhance sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative Practice Training
- Time off in lieu
This is an incredible opportunity for a highly organised and creative digital communications professional to step into a rewarding role with an organisation committed to working towards a future free from domestic abuse.

This is a pivotal moment to join our client’s organisation, and you’ll play a vital part in transforming the national response to domestic abuse and empowering survivors, helping to create a better future for all.

So, if you want to join their mission and apply your skills to make a positive difference, read on and apply today.
The Role
As the Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (PPAC) Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving our client’s engagement activity.

Supporting their policy influencing capacity, you will develop strategic approaches to address perpetrators of domestic abuse. You’ll identify opportunities to promote their partnership through various channels, such as committee enquiries, consultations and news developments.

You’ll co-ordinate the delivery of communications, developing high-quality materials for internal and external audiences and promoting the impact of the partnership through digital posts, reports, briefings, statements and policy positions.

Additionally, you will:

- Ensure key messages are communicated effectively

- Maintain a network of external and internal relationships

- Support and consult with the partnership's team of Expert Advisers 

- Maintain accurate and secure records of all relevant communication
About You
To be considered as a Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (PPAC) Officer, you will need:
 

- Experience of digital communication, including editing and creating online content

- Experience using website content management systems

- Experience of building and maintaining good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

- Exceptional writing and editing skills

- The ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages

- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

- A creative, innovative approach to presenting information across different formats and channels, for a range of audiences
The closing date for this role is 15th April 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Public Affairs and Policy Officer, Communications and Policy Officer, Policy & Campaigns Officer, Media Officer, PA Officer, PR Officer, Public Affairs Officer, or PR and Communications Officer.
Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexuality, gender identity, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and working patterns. They are keen to have staff that appropriately represent all the communities they serve as an organisation.
So, if you’d like to join the team as a Policy, Public Affairs & Communications (PPAC) Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.