Policy and Public Affairs Officer

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom ANNA FREUD Full time

Full-time, 35 hours per week; usual working hours 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Flexible working is possible

About Anna Freud

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The role

Anna Freud are looking to appoint a new Policy & Public Affairs Officer who will elevate the organisation's influence in mental health policy affecting young people. This role focuses on driving impactful public affairs strategies and fostering relationships to promote mental health priorities aligned with Anna Freud’s mission.

Responsibilities

The Policy & Public Affairs Officer will monitor and map the policy landscape, tracking developments in mental health, education, and early years sectors. They will engage with MPs, civil servants, and key stakeholders, creating impactful policy briefings and contributing to public affairs initiatives. The key area of the role will involve supporting the development of Anna Freud’s policy positions, overseeing public affairs events, and coordinating efforts across the External Affairs team. Additionally, the officer will work collaboratively with champions and external partners, updating communication channels to ensure the organisation’s policy priorities are represented effectively.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or experience in policy and public affairs, with proven skills in managing campaigns, policy writing, and stakeholder engagement. Strong communication, analytical skills, and adaptability to changes in the policy environment are essential.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in youth mental health, supporting Anna Freud’s vision of a compassionate society through policy influence and meaningful public engagement.

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 27 November 2024 During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on week commencing 2 December and 11 December 2024

How to apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button to register an account and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.



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