Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy

For over 60 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all.

The Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy is an exciting newly created role that will be at the heart of their next chapter as they seek to build on their success and grow their impact for children and families.

Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy
Reference: 2403
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. They promote a hybrid and flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Will also be considering 28 hours per week.
Salary: £72,353 (Band 8) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

Reporting to the Strategic Director for External Affairs, this is a pivotal role which will tell this charity's story and the difference they make from the playground to parliament, analysing, influencing and ultimately changing the complex systems on which children and families rely. The postholder will position the charity across the sector as a trusted convener, a catalyst for change and a champion of children and families.

The post is part of their Enhanced Strategic Leadership Team and is accountable for harnessing their specialisms within a broad understanding of children's lives, providing high level policy and political analysis.

Working across the UK, the Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy plays a pivotal role in developing and leading their work with policy makers, bringing evidence and children's voice to the heart of government and also telling the compelling story about the change they want to see, the work they do and the difference they make.

Leading a multi-faceted team of policy and communications staff, you will work across all teams and with strategic external partners to develop ambitious policy, public affairs and communication plans that highlight the fault lines in the children's system and create a powerful narrative for change.

You will also hold overall operational responsibility for implementation of their corporate strategy, most notably by leading annual operational plans for the organisation to ensure they remain focussed each year on their longer-term strategic goals, and leading impact reporting to ensure they are capturing their impact as fully and accurately as possible.

Applications close at 08:00am on 14 October 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 18 October 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

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The charity is an equal opportunities employer, and they particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as they would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. They strive for their workforce to be representative of the communities that they serve and they know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.