Policy and Public Affairs Manager (3 months FTC with potential for permanent opportunity)

UK Youth

Location UK/flexible
Salary £35,000
Team Collective Action
  • Closing: 11:59pm, 23rd Jan 2022 GMT

Job Description

Policy and Public Affairs Manager (3 month FTC with potential for permanent opportunity)

This is an exciting time to join UK Youth,  we are currently developing our new Policy and Public Affairs strategy to support our wider UK Youth vision, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to manage our policy activities to ensure we can effectively mobilise our networks of youth organisations and young people to have a significant impact. You will have experience either in a policy or public affairs role, this could be in central government, local government, the third sector or the private sector. You will have a can-do attitude, excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues internally and stakeholders externally to support our goals.

You will be joining us at a critical time; youth organisations and young people have been hit hard by the pandemic and require investment, support and a place at the decision making table. This role will work closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Lead to identify the activities, relationships and roles UK Youth should take to help us achieve greater investment into the youth sector and a cross-sector approach to supporting young people. You will be a key point of contact for high-profile projects being delivered across the organisation and helping to develop influencing strategies for these.

Collective Action is a new, ambitious and friendly team, where you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and share your ideas and preferred working style.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes, to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer, and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

  • Flexible/Agile Working

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

  • Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

  • Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

  •  20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

  • CycleScheme and TechScheme

 How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click here and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

  • Closing date for applications will be 11.59PM, Sunday, 23rd January

  • Interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 31st January

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process, UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this, please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

Removing bias from the hiring process

Applications closed Sun 23rd Jan 2022

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Removing bias from the hiring process

  • Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
  • You won't need a CV to apply to this job

Applications closed Sun 23rd Jan 2022