Public Campaigns and Affairs Manager

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Job description

We are hiring a part-time Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join a cancer charity for a 1-year fixed term contract. The organisation is a well-established charity which provides specialist care and support to young people across the UK. Their policy and campaigning work is vital in bringing about positive change at a local and national level, from funding specialist treatment facilities to improving diagnosis and outcomes for young people experiencing cancer.

As the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will develop and deliver influencing campaigns and public affairs activity for the charity. You will come up with compelling and impactful ways to engage politicians, policy makers, the general public and other key decision makers. You will be supported by a Policy and Public Affairs Officer and will oversee their work and professional development.

To be successful in the Policy and Public Affairs Manager role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience in a policy and influencing role
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with politicians and policy makers
• Knowledge of policy development and the tactics needed to influence legislation
• Line management experience would be beneficial

Salary: £42,244 (full-time equivalent)
Contract: Part-time (28 hours per week), 1-year fixed term contract
Location: London (Holborn) Hybrid, with 1 day in the office per week
Start date: ASAP

Deadline for applications: Thursday 3 rd October

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please email your interest along with your CV to .

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

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