Policy & Engagement Officer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location Sheffield or home based (with hybrid working and national travel as required)

We're looking for a proactive self-starter, who, like us, believes in the power of democratic engagement for making a difference on the climate and nature crisis.

As our new Policy and Engagement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role delivering our tried and tested training programme for political engagement.

As the primary liaison for constituents, you'll empower them to effectively connect with elected representatives, offering tailored advice, facilitating meetings, and providing ongoing support.

If you're passionate about driving change, fostering inclusivity, and making a tangible impact for the climate and nature crisis, we want to hear from you.

About Hope for the Future
We are a climate change charity, training communities, groups and individuals to work with politicians on climate change.

Our vision is to see politicians of all political persuasions joining together with each other and with communities across the UK to take decisive action on climate change.

We are a small but fast-growing charity, operating nationally at a grassroots level, linking constituents with their MPs, running training and holding events.

We are seeking to appoint an Policy & Engagement Officer to lead the delivery of our work across the UK

Benefits

A salary of £26,924.00 per annum plus £3k London Weighting for staff who live in the qualifying postcode areas.
30 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Flexible working options
Transport season ticket loan / Bike to Work scheme

Find the full job description on our website:

About You
To be considered as for this role, you will need:

A good understanding of climate change and nature loss/ degradation and a commitment to mitigating their impacts.
A good working knowledge of UK politics
Experience in planning and delivering a busy workload, managing priorities and working to timescales
To be enthusiastic and selfmotivated, comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail

Experience of working with elected representatives and organising and supporting events are desirable, but not essential, skills for this role.

Please note, this role will require regular travel around the region and to our head office in Sheffield.

We are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
From £26,924.00 per year

Benefits: