Head of Policy and Secretariat

5 days ago

London, United Kingdom The Royal Parks Full time

**The Organisation**

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, including rare habitats, historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Head of Policy and Secretariat to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

**The Benefits**
- Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

This is an unmissable opportunity for a strategic leader with proven experience in policy, public affairs, and executive-level governance to join our influential and purpose-led organisation.

You’ll be the driving force behind shaping policy direction and strengthening governance at the heart of one of the UK’s most iconic public institutions.

So, if you want to help protect the legacy, integrity and future of London’s most treasured green spaces, we want to hear from you.

**The Role**

As Head of Policy and Secretariat, you will lead a small central team responsible for policy, governance, and supporting our decision-making processes.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our external policy direction, advising the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior leaders on political, reputational and governance matters.

You will attend and minute Trustee Meetings and, acting as secretary to the Executive Committee, you will lead the secretariat function and ensure decision-making structures are robust, transparent and aligned with regulatory and charitable objectives and requirements.

Additionally, you will:

- Oversee a small team within the General Counsel directorate
- Manage key relationships with stakeholders
- Oversee external-facing policies and communications
- Lead formal correspondence for the CEO and Chair relating to governance and policy
- Monitor and manage changes to The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997

**About You**

To be considered as our Head of Policy and Secretariat, you will need:

- Experience of working in policy and public affairs
- Experience of working closely with senior leaders and trustees or non-executives
- Experience of working in governance
- Strong organisation and leadership skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Other organisations may call this role Head of Policy and Governance, Head of Executive and Policy Affairs, Head of Strategic Policy and Governance, Head of Governance and External Affairs, Executive Office and Policy Manager, Senior Policy and Governance Advisor, or Head of Policy and Board Secretariat.

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