Senior UK Policy Adviser

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The UK Committee for UNICEF Full time

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF as our Senior UK Policy Adviser: Health and Wellbeing. As a member of the UK Policy and Advocacy team, you will be responsible for leading our policy work focusing on early childhood health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver an effective influencing strategy based on robust evidence and persuasive policy asks that help protect and promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing of babies and young children living in the UK.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the Advocacy and Programmes Departments to develop and implement policy initiatives.
  • Conduct research and analysis to inform policy decisions and recommendations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, policymakers, and other influencers.
  • Represent the UK Committee for UNICEF at national and international events and meetings.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of policy-making processes and how to develop effective influencing strategies.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Good understanding of the policy context of early childhood health and/or other UK child wellbeing topic area.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

  • Excellent pay and benefits, including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools.
  • Outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role.
  • Impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
  • An open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
  • The opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world.

Our Application Process

We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

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