Public Affairs and Policy Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Vegan Society

The Vegan Society

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Public Affairs and Policy Manager
Birmingham, UK

Starting Salary:
£35,411 - £38,296 per annum

The Vegan Society is looking for an experienced Public Affairs and Policy Manager to drive our policy work and political engagement, raise awareness of the benefits of veganism within the political landscape and work on key policy areas for The Vegan Societysuch as food, environment, rights of humans and other animals, education and health.

The post-holder will be responsible for identifying and leveraging opportunities to influence the UK and EU parliament, central and local governments and devolved administrations on key issues, as well as growing a strong base of advocates and stakeholdersthrough a strategic engagement programme, developing and leading workstreams to speak to political priorities and to engage relevant groups.

This role will line-manage our experienced Policy Advisor and work with two Campaigns/Policy/Research Assistants todeliver strong campaigns.

What we offer:

A fun and supportive team
A solutionfocused atmosphere and hardworking environment
Flexible working hours
Employee Assistance Programme and health cashback scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Animal companion compassionate leave
Ethical pension scheme (57% employer contribution)
Death in service benefit
28 days' leave + 8 bank holidays
Climate Perks Policy (up to 6 additional days paid time off when choosing sustainable transportation for foreign holidays)
Central Birmingham office location

As the Public Affairs and Policy Manager you will be responsible for:

Developing and delivering innovative and effective political campaigning work across a range of issues that support The Vegan Society strategy, including concerning public sector institutions, food labelling, agricultural policy and sustainability.

Leading and developing the policy team, identifying opportunities to raise The Vegan Society concerns in UK and EU parliament, local government and devolved administrations, and highlighting opportunities to engage policymakers on our key issues.

Working with the Policy Advisor and Campaigns and Policy Assistant to develop positions on relevant issues, informed by The Vegan Society research capacity.

Contributing to and overseeing the development of materials including policy briefings, consultation responses, engagement letters, invites, op-eds, articles and blogs.

Communicating The Vegan Society's work in this field, including writing for publications, giving presentations and attending events.
Project managing campaigns, monitoring KPIs and providing progress reports for senior management.

Working closely with the campaigns team to ensure that all campaigns have policy in support and help to drive system change.

Working closely with the Communications team to plan online, social and media coverage in support of our policy objectives.
Producing and monitoring project budgets for policy work.
Managing and strengthening relationships with external partners and groups, including the All Party Parliamentary Group on Veganism and Vegetarianism.

Demonstrable experience driving policy change
Experience working on policy at a national (UK or other country), EU or multilateral level, for example in a government, public institution, political party, NGO, think tank, industry association, public affairs agency, consulting firm, lobbying organisationor other relevant institution.
A passion for promoting veganism and creating a better world for other animals, people and the environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills the ability to influence, network, build alliances and work well in a team.

About us:

The Vegan Society is a campaigning and educational charity, as well as a membership organisation.

We seek to raise awareness of the benefits of veganism for the good of other animals, people and the environment.

Our vision is a world in which other animalsare no longer exploited by humans.

We take steps towards this reality through a number of effective and innovative campaigns, projects and initiatives aimed at the public and institutional policy and practice.

This role is an incredible opportunity to havehuge impact in increasing support for veganism and working towards partnerships to make veganism easier and more accessible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.

Salary and Hours:

How to Apply:

CVs cannot be accepted. No agencies.
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you
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