Policy and Campaigns Officer - Brighton, United Kingdom - Ambitious about Autism

Ambitious about Autism

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Brighton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Policy and Campaigns Officer (0.

4 FTE :

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our team on a part time (0.4 FTE) basis.

The postholder will have a track record of influencing policy and an understanding and passion for issues affecting autistic children and young people across a range of areas, including education, employment, health and social care.

You'll gather evidence and data that will influence change, using your written and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of audiences on our strategic priorities and raise awareness of our work.

You'll engage with autistic children, young people and their families to understand their priorities and embed their needs in our communications and policy work.

You'll identify opportunities to communicate AaA's policy position and respond to these appropriately, working closely with the communications team to draft impactful statements, as well as web and social media copy.

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience of working in a policy role, ideally in a relevant sector.
Ability to identify appropriate sources, evaluate and analyse data and evidence to provide uptodate, accurate information.
Experience of producing high quality policyrelated documents, as well as being able to write engaging pieces for a range of audiences.
Experience of using social and digital media to develop and promote policy work.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.

Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

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Location:Hybrid Working**:

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Salary:£28,572 - £34,147 (pro rata, depending on skills and experience)**:

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Contract Type:Part Time**:

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Vacancy Type:Permanent**:

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Closing Date:2 June 2024