Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer (Disasters and Emergencies)
Location: UK Flexible Location
Salary: £37,475 to £38,956 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Could you be responsible for developing policy solutions and advocacy plans to help people at risk of and impacted by disasters and emergencies in the UK?
Could you lead on key projects and workstreams in the disasters and emergencies policy team, using your policy expertise to design and deliver successful advocacy?
What will a Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer's job involve?
•Policy development, including ensuring the experiences of the people we support are reflected throughout our policy and advocacy work.
•Drafting well-evidenced advocacy reports, opinion pieces, consultation responses policy briefings and positions, and speeches.
•Keep abreast of public policy and changes in the external environment, feeding back timely information to the organisation.
•Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management
What will a Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer need to be successful?
•Understanding of public policy, legislation and guidance and of how to influence for change.
•Ability to translate complex policy ideas into a persuasive format for a public or political audience.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills, for a variety of audiences.
•Strong influencing and networking skills, and ability to represent an organisation to external stakeholders and partners
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 24th of June 2025 with interviews to follow
Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
* Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Flexible working:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
* Learning & Development:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
* Discounts:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
* Team Working:Support our mission in a collaborative team.
* Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
* Season ticket loan:Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
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