Age UK is currently looking to hire a Communities Policy Manager within our Influencing division on a permanent basis.
If you are seeking a rewarding role and have a passion for policy, then this may be the opportunity for you. The role has responsibility for developing Age UK's work in a variety of domains including transport, digital inclusion and accessibility of local services for older people.
As a Policy Manager you will analyse public policy to make recommendations to central and local government entities, whilst collaborating with our wider influencing teams to ensure we build good communities for older people across the nation.
This exciting opportunity would suit someone with a good understanding of the policy making system and strong communication skills both verbal and written.
This position offers hybrid working between home and our central London office. Currently our Policy team attend the office weekly on Wednesday's.
Internal grade - 5L
Must haves:
- Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions.
- Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences.
- Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships.
- A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships.
- The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas.
- The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self-confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals
Great to Haves:
- Experience of the subject area and /or older people's issues.
- Experience of stakeholder management.
- Advocating for policy solutions to either politicians, civil servants, regulators.
- Talking to the media and/or public speaking
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
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