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•       Devise evidence-based policy solutions to key issues relating to young women in the world of work. 

•       Lead impactful campaigns which bring about changes to government policy and/or employer practice.  

•       Mobilise and support young women to lead change through involvement in YWT campaigns and developing their own campaigning skills and confidence. 

•       Raise Young Women’s Trust’s profile as a social change organisation and develop strong relationships with policymakers and other key stakeholders. 

Main responsibilities 

1.   Take lead responsibility for the Young Women’s Trust policy and campaigns function - leading the development, delivery and evaluation of policy, campaigns and public affairs strategies.  

2.   Ensure that young women are at the heart of policy and campaigns, from developing policy through to delivering campaigns, and that we proactively seek opportunities to build young women’s own power. This includes mobilising a network of young women and creating opportunities for young women to directly influence politicians and decision makers. 

3.   Develop robust policy solutions and positions, working closely with the Research Lead to gather and analyse evidence; with the Services team to ensure insights from services are built into policy work; and consulting with young women and other stakeholders.  

4.   Develop and lead effective, innovative social change campaigns – setting clear objectives, identifying the right campaigning methods and tactics, managing delivery, monitoring progress and adapting as needed.  

5.   Establish and maintain strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, policy-makers and stakeholders including other campaigning organisations. 

6.   Lead employer influencing activity to bring about changes to employer policy and practice – including developing strategy; overseeing delivery; managing budgets; and working with the Fundraising team to maximise income generation opportunities. 

7.   Keep abreast of policy and political developments relevant to Young Women’s Trust, and proactively identify opportunities to further our objectives and raise our profile.  

8.   Lead on the budget for your area, tracking expenditure and restricted income, and ensuring targets are met.  

 


Experience 
•       A significant track record of leading impactful social change campaigns, using a range of campaigning techniques.  
•       Experience of policy research, analysis and development, working with both data and lived experience voices.  
•       Experience of working with people directly affected by an issue, from a wide range of backgrounds, to support them to design and deliver campaigning activity.  
•       A strong working knowledge of the UK political system and a proven track record of engaging with national decision-makers, including parliamentarians and civil servants, to bring about change.   
•       Experience of managing policy and influencing projects, including strategic planning, budget setting and monitoring, and evaluation.