Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Head of Policy and Public Affairs
£50,000 to £55,000 per year
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Based in London / home and flexible working

Our client empowers people with the reading and writing skills they need to succeed in life. Together theyre helping people change their stories. This is a unique opportunity to lead our clients policy and public affairs activity, at a key moment of change.

What youll be doing

For over 30 years, as well as supporting schools, communities and families, our client have been campaigning to raise awareness of the importance of reading and writing and make it a priority for politicians and business leaders. They make evidence-based policy recommendations to drive change.

This is a unique opportunity to join the charity to lead policy and public affairs activity. This is a critical moment for public policy on language and communication, and support for the most disadvantaged communities.

You will be responsible for the strategic direction of our clients policy engagement and influencing at national, regional and local level. You will develop relationships with Government departments and politicians, and bring together key stakeholders to share best practice, support their campaigns and advocate for their work.

You will also contribute to the development of our clients local H...