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Head of Policy and Campaigns

Employer
Harris Hill
Location
London
Salary
£47,839 per year
Closing date
7 Sep 2022

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Harris Hill are proud to be working with a prominent human rights charity to recruit a Head of Policy and Campaigns.

This charity is an independent membership organisation which challenges injustice, defends freedom and campaigns to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly. They are campaigners, lawyers, journalists and policy experts who work together to protect rights and hold the powerful to account. They empower others to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities. Their principles are guided by evidence and expertise - not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. They're not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or confront intolerance and abuse of power wherever they find it. Together we've been making the UK a fairer, more equal place since 1934.

Today, their work is needed more than ever, and there's never been a more pivotal time to join. The Human Rights Act is facing repeal, protest rights are under attack and the Government (regardless of who the next Prime Minister is) is intent on removing accountability and hiding from scrutiny.

The Head of Policy and Campaigns will develop and implement successful high profile creative campaigns, create forward looking policy as well as supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning. You will lead the parliamentary engagement; act as a spokesperson in the media; and forge collaborative partnerships for change. You'll be a member of the Management Team and will have direct line management responsibility for one Policy and Campaigns Manager, three Policy and Campaigns Officers and oversee the current exceptional Policy and Campaigns team of six people.

You might have a campaigning, public affairs or a legal background but we're open to applications from all professional fields. It's likely that you'll have worked in an active social justice or social change organisation. The charity is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people. Lived experience of the charity's campaigns and core issues is always valued. Your potential to grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don't have all of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you.

We asked the current team what qualities they would most like to see in the new Head of Policy and Campaigns. They told us they want someone who leads by example, is collegiate, trusts and demonstrate respect for their colleagues, is value driven, strategic, a strong communicator and supportive of those they manage. If you think this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now, or contact Hayley at Harris Hill at hayley.wilson@harrishill.co.uk

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Company

Harris Hill has been providing the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector with high quality recruitment solutions for over 27 years. In the past year we have worked on more than 3,000 charity vacancies (approximately 2,000 permanent and 1,000 temporary) and are continuing to grow, developing new teams to respond to the strong demand for specialist charity professionals.

Our teams focus on specific functions within charities including Fundraising, Marketing/PR/Digital, Data Management & Business Support, Finance, Human Resources, Temporary and Executive-level roles.

We are committed to delivering a level of excellence to both candidates and clients alike and have an unrivalled reputation for finding talented people their ideal charity jobs within the UK's leading national and international charities and non-profit organisations.

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Telephone
020 7820 7300
Location
1 - 2 Paris Garden
London
London
SE1 8ND
United Kingdom

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