Policy and Public Affairs Officer

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom St Mungo's Full time

Are you interested in influencing central and local Government, and helping to end rough sleeping for good?

We are looking for a skilled policy and public affairs professional to join the St Mungo’s Policy and Research team. At a time when rough sleeping is high on the political agenda, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can make the most of the opportunity to raise St Mungo’s profile among decision makers and political stakeholders and influence policy that has an impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

In the role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer you will contribute to the development of St Mungo’s public affairs and policy plans, ensuring that our clients are at the heart of all our influencing work to central and beyond.

You will coordinate public affairs work, creating opportunities to influence national and local government policy; helping achieve our organisational goal to rebuild lives and end rough sleeping for good. Other key responsibilities will include:

Organising public affairs activities that support the organisation’s overall policy influencing objectives. Working closely with other teams to ensure public affairs activity is timely, consistent and, where appropriate, joined up with other external communications. Maintain a database of up to date policy positions, developed in partnership with the Policy and Research teams and frontline staff, and support with the development of policy positions.  You will help design and implement robust and thorough public affairs plans, coordinate a programme of visits and meetings with key stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall and proactively spot new engagement opportunities will be crucial to this role.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who will be motivated to build positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and the ability to effectively represent the organisation. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate:

Your experience of working in a public affairs environment and supporting the development successful public affairs plans. Good problems solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.  Good understanding of the issues that people experiencing homelessness may face and some knowledge of homelessness policy or other closely related area. Above all we are looking for someone who will be dedicated to the overall aims of St Mungo’s and the policy team.

In this role you will be required to work at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home.

We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Wednedsay 19 June 

Interview and assessments on: w/c 1 July 2024 

What we offer

· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

· Great Pay and Other Benefits

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