Public Affairs & Policy Manager

Role: Public Affairs & Policy Manager

Organisation type: Social Justice

Salary/rate: £40,000 pro rata

Working arrangements: Three days working in their office

Location: Stockwell

Employment type: Permanent

Working hours: 3 or 4 days per week

CLOSING DATE: 28th June at 9.00am

This social justice charity is looking for a Pubic Affairs & Policy Manager to join their team. This is an integral role for the charity, working directly with the CEO.

They are dedicated to promoting equality and improving the quality of life for Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities. They work to influence policy, challenge discrimination, and create opportunities for positive change.

The Public Affairs and Policy Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping their policy goals and strategies. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement impactful policy, research, and campaigning projects. Your expertise in understanding complex policy issues, data analysis, and effective communication will be essential in bringing issues to life and advocating for meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and update an annual work programme aligned with our strategic plan, prioritising policy, research, and campaigning goals
• Lead and manage targeted policy research projects, providing a robust evidence base for policy recommendations
• Produce clear, evidence-based policy materials, including reports, briefings, and government consultation responses
• Promote an inclusive community model of social change through co-production and peer research
• Strengthen and manage relationships with key policy stakeholders, including politicians, civil servants, and partner organisations
• Represent our organisation at external meetings and effectively communicate our work and policy priorities
• Communicate our work through media engagement, writing articles, press releases, and using social media.
• Lead the coordination of high-profile parliamentary events, seminars, round tables, and conferences.
• Support partner organisations in organising local campaigning events and participate in national events
• Organise the annual policy conference and assist with other ad hoc events

Person Specification:

• Proven senior management/leadership experience and an understanding of working with vulnerable groups
• Strategic thinker with decision-making ability within a corporate governance framework
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in policy analysis, development, and influencing at national and local levels
• Experience in national and/or local campaigning, including working with MPs, Peers, and local government
• Knowledge of financial planning and securing/delivering grant work

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to .

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.