We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse for good.
Working with organisations across the UK, we are transforming the response to domestic abuse. Together, we design and deliver support to thousands of adults and children every year, putting survivors’ voices at the heart of everything we do, whilst challenging and supporting perpetrators to change.
No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable and together, we can make it stop.
We are now looking for a Public Affairs and Policy Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £31,503.72 per annum (London Weighting of £3,000, where applicable);
- 34 days’ annual leave, pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays);
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution;
- Eye care vouchers;
- Flexible working, such as compressed hours;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Childcare vouchers;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Clinical supervision;
- Holiday purchase scheme;
- Enhance family leave policies;
- Enhance sick pay;
- Professional development fund;
- Individual learning budget;
- Restorative Practice Training;
- Time off in lieu.
If you’re a public affairs guru with experience of government and parliamentary procedure and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, this is your chance to support our groundbreaking work to end domestic abuse.
Joining our dedicated organisation at this pivotal time, you'll be perfectly positioned to influence the new Government’s approach to domestic abuse. This crucial role will see you engaging with key political stakeholders, ensuring our priorities are heard and acted upon so we can end domestic abuse for good.
Not only this, but you’ll enjoy excellent benefits including flexible and hybrid working and fantastic professional development opportunities, all whilst contributing to a life-changing cause.
So, if you want to help us shape national responses to domestic abuse and amplify the voices of victims and survivors, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Public Affairs and Policy Officer, you will play a vital role in developing our engagement with the government and enhancing our policy-influencing capacity.
Specifically, you’ll lead on parliamentary monitoring, and manage our parliamentary stakeholder contact database. This will involve reporting on government activity, updating information and seeking new opportunities for engagement with parliamentarians.
You’ll gather input from consultations, drafting responses and representing SafeLives at stakeholder meetings and policy-related events. Alongside the Head of Public Affairs and Policy, you’ll promote policy positions and create effective public affairs influencing strategies and projects to help improve the response to domestic abuse.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop clear, well-researched, high-quality materials for external and internal stakeholders;
- Lead on planning events to highlight our practice and policy recommendations;
- Maintain an accurate and secure audit trail of all relevant communications.
About You
To be considered as a Public Affairs and Policy Officer, you will need:
- Experience of the workings of government and parliamentary procedure;
- Experience of developing and implementing effective public affairs strategies, including successfully influencing political stakeholders;
- Experience of supporting policy development through written communications for Government and parliamentary audiences;
- Experience of working on political or charitable campaigns;
- Strong political understanding and judgement;
- A strong understanding of public policy processes including the UK Government, local government, devolved administrations, national agencies and parliamentary procedure;
- Exceptional policy development and analysis skills.
Location
London office and/or hybrid working (with regular meetings in London and occasional travel to other locations around the UK, including our Bristol office).
Other organisations may call this role Policy and Public Affairs Executive, Public Affairs Officer, Parliamentary Affairs Officer, Policy Research Officer, Policy & Communications Officer, Government Affairs Officer, or Press and Public Affairs Officer.