At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive impactful policy changes and influence decision-making for children's rights.
- Company: A leading charity dedicated to improving childhood experiences for over 60 years.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, generous pension, flexible working, and winter holiday closure.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to championing children's voices and rights.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping future legislation.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy development and public affairs, with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 44167 - 44167 £ per year.
For over 60 years this organisation has been building a better childhood for all.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will act as a driving force behind the organisation's credibility and impact across key policy areas, working to influence national policy development and decision making and help enshrine good practice in law. It will also grow their presence in the sector as thought leaders, drawing on a range of evidence to take richer and deeper positions on the solutions needed to bring improvements.
This position will ensure that robust policy development is translated into effective public affairs and influencing strategies, ensuring that solutions to complex policy issues are understood and acted upon by decision-makers. The role will manage and deliver key elements of the charity's core work across policy and public affairs, lead the delivery of funded projects and provide robust project management, and actively contribute to project proposals and income generation.
For more than 60 years, they have championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how they improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. They are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 08:00am, Monday 6th July 2026. Please note that the employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues they work on.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager in London employer: Charity Finance Group
As a leading charity dedicated to championing the rights of children and young people, this organisation offers a supportive and inclusive work environment in London Fields, E8. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, they provide generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Join a team that not only values your contributions but also empowers you to influence meaningful change in policy and public affairs.
