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Head of Policy UK Poverty (Economics)


Head of Policy UK Poverty (Economics)
Save the Children has a long and credible history in the UK, in 1944 we successfully campaigned for free school meals and milk.
Today we tackle critical elements of the poverty cycle, responding to the effects of poverty on children and underlying causes, though innovative programmes and campaigning.
We are at a pivotal moment for child poverty in the UK. Save the Children is investing to be the catalyst for change, to transform the lives of many thousands of children.
In the new role of Head of Policy UK Poverty (Economics) you will have the opportunity to develop a distinctive analysis of child poverty in the UK, and the levers to tackle it.
Your work will provide clear strategic policy and economic guidance on UK child poverty. It will ensure you and Save the Children is at the forefront of the debate about family incomes, employment and child poverty in the UK.
In this high profile role we see you bringing a background in Economics with the ability to create policy leadership around UK child poverty, family incomes or employment. You’ll have a track record in advocacy, understanding key policy debates.
In return we offer the opportunity to lead the UK child poverty agenda and develop your career with an organisation committed to ending UK child poverty.
The closing date for applications is midnight May 19th