ActionAid UK Head of Policy

SALARY: £43,239 - £46,291 pa
CONTRACT: Adoption leave cover (6-9 months)
LOCATION: London EC1R 0BJ
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 10 October 2012
INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 16 or Wednesday 17 October 2012

At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation.  We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

As Head of Policy you will be a member of the leadership group of AAUK and take responsibility for strategic and operational team management. You will lead and support the newly established team to realise its vision, strategies and plans. You will manage budgets, drive implementation as well as ensure objectives are met. This will involve developing research and analysis to inform advocacy and campaigns and influence public policy, ensuring effective public commentary on priority topics, as well as building and sustaining links with our programmes and partners. 


This highly important role demands strong strategic leadership skills coupled with management experience in policy and advocacy. Having an excellent understanding of the factors that sustain and perpetuate poverty and inequality, you will be comfortable communicating and influencing at senior levels and acting as a media spokesperson for the organisation. You will also possess good knowledge of development policy and practice, especially of the UK government.


If you have the senior level expertise to make a significant difference to our organisation we would be delighted to hear from you. 

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Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
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