FiLiA's move into the UK policy and campaigns sphere means we are looking for a part time Head of Public Affairs for one year (with the possibility of extension to two years) from January 2025.
This role could potentially be extended to a longer period depending on funding.
The successful candidate will set FiLiA up for success, building its authority, credibility and visibility within the policy and campaigning sphere, while maintaining its feminist ethics, values and approach.
The role is open to being tailored to individual women and will be on a consultancy basis for £25,000 for the pilot period.
Key responsibilities Building and maintaining relationships with government, parliamentary stakeholders and opinion leaders (building a network of parliamentary supporter MPs and Peers) and other policy stakeholders (civil society, local government, regulators etc.).
Influencing these stakeholders and securing their support for FiLiA's policy positions, including by providing them with appropriate and relevant evidence from the wider project.
Constant monitoring and horizon scanning of opportunities to influence policy and identify risks to strategic objectives; understanding and working to key calendar points and processes; and taking strategic opportunities (working closely with Head of Policy).
Close working with Head of Policy and Head of Regional Community Engagement to ensure aligned understanding of priority policy issues and positions and key messages.
Attending and contributing to meetings, briefings, reviews, and due diligence, auditing and compliance activities and preparing and presenting papers to senior management, trustees, and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
Establishing quickly personal credibility; developing, maintaining and negotiating effective working relationships with groups and individuals with differing perspectives and agendas; and working with other organisations on joint campaigns and coalitions.
Writing and submitting funding bids for sustainability and team building.
Setting and agreeing KPIs with the wider FLP-CP team and measuring effectiveness.
Ideal candidate – can do all the above plus: Is a feminist and agrees with FiLiA values, ethics and approach.
Demonstrates fast strategic and analytical thinking skills and experience of demonstrating good judgement, including strong political judgement.
Values and encourages the approach of listening to women's voices and experiences and bringing them to the policy world ? is an advocate for women and able to tell women's stories in the style required for policy makers.
Understands how to work with government, parliamentary stakeholders and civil society partners and has experience of this work, including speaking their language, and knowing how and when to push and when to hold back.
Has strong communication and influencing skills.
Is strategic, able to spot and take advantage of opportunities.
Is a self-starter, taking initiative and able to progress work alone and also work well with a team Is responsive and agile to respond to new risks and deliver to new opportunities.
If you have the skills, experience and passion, please email an up-to-date CV, with a covering letter (no more than 750 words), detailing your experience and what you will bring to the role.
DEADLINE 5 p.m. 11th NOVEMBER 2024 ******