Political Engagement Officer - London, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited
NFP People Limited
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London, United Kingdom

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Political Engagement Officer


We are looking for an experienced Political Engagement Officer who can deliver all aspects of the Political Engagement Programme, to create better ties between the UK Establishment and care-experienced young people.

You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers.

Wherever they're coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.


Position:
Political Engagement Officer


Location:
Offices in London (Waterloo) hybrid and venues across London depending on the activities delivered


Salary:
£30,000 - £32,500

Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday


Start date:
Immediate Start


Benefits: 24 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable at 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme


Closing Date: 11th February 2023


About the role:


As a Political Engagement Officer, you will lead on the development of the Policy Forum, a group of care-experienced young people eager to drive change.

You will develop ties and liaise with various parts of the British state - parliamentarians, local government,and civil servants.

You will champion voices of lived experience and create awareness and urgency around issues hindering young people from care to reach their full potential through sustainable employment.


Main duties and responsibilities

  • Deliver all aspects of the Political Engagement Programme, to create better ties between the UK Establishment and careexperienced young people
  • Strengthen and maintain the Policy Forum community to build trust and teamwork
  • Support the engagement of careexperienced young people with politics. This will require both organising events for the current cohort of participants and developing an alumni network of past participants, together with the Partnerships Community Manager
  • Working with the Communications Manager and other members to identify salient issues, media, and PR opportunities to raise awareness and build support
  • Build understanding through a wide range of lived experiences, bringing young people's stories to life to challenge stigma and effect change.
  • Build and maintain a strong media presence.
  • Take responsibility for quality and timely monitoring and evaluation of Political Engagement activities.

About you:


To be successful in the role of Political Engagement Officer you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward, and an innovative approach to youth engagement.


Qualifications and Skills

Required Skills and competencies

  • Relevant experience in project delivery, proven ability to manage competing priorities
  • A track record of delivering ambitious targets
  • Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels
  • Some experience in developing /delivering monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches.
  • Fluency in English and excellent written and spoken communication; experience in drafting papers and concept notes.
  • Strong working knowledge of the UK political environment and processes.
  • Excellent relationshipbuilding skills
  • Strategic thinking, with the skills to initiate and build new partnerships and source funding opportunities
  • Able to prioritise effectively to tight deadlines and manage logístical and strategic responsibilities
The role requires the ability to learn fast, take the initiative, and balance independence with teamwork.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with the Drive Forward care-experienced community, organising high-level meetings, preparingfor workshops (both online and physical), drafting policy papers, reports of meetings, and other pieces of research.

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