At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful policy and communications strategies to drive social change for children and families.
- Company: A leading charity dedicated to improving childhood experiences for over 60 years.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, generous pension, flexible working, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping future policies and legislation.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in policy development or project management.
The predicted salary is between 44167 - 44167 £ per year.
For over 60 years this organisation has been building a better childhood for all.
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (The employer is open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours (0.8 FTE) where possible).
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, E8.
The organisation promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office.
The Policy and Communications Manager will act as a driving force behind the organisation's visibility and impact across key policy areas, bringing lived and learned experiences to the heart of their influencing. This role will work to elevate their profile, transforming their evidence and expertise into impactful communications and influencing strategies to build momentum for meaningful policy, legislative and social change. This position will bridge the gap between the organisation's evidence-based policy development and national advocacy, translating complex policy issues into powerful narratives that resonate with decision-makers and galvanise wider support.
The role will manage and deliver key elements of the charity's core work across policy and communications, 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.
No agencies please.
Policy and Communications Manager employer: CHM-1
This organisation is an exceptional employer, dedicated to championing the rights of children and young people for over 60 years. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, they offer generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. Located in London Fields, the organisation fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact on society.
