Head of Public Affairs

Overview

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape and lead the Foundation’s national public affairs and influencing work during a period of maternity cover, maintaining momentum and driving meaningful change in policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for influencing activity across England and Wales, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities and continued impact.
• Lead engagement with senior policymakers and political processes, acting as a credible and visible representative of the Foundation.
• Ensure influencing activity remains informed by local insight and translated into clear national priorities.
• Contribute to organisational leadership, support strategic direction while leading a high‑performing public affairs team through this period.
• Combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, build excellent relationships, engage senior stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and continuity in a fixed‑term role.

Qualifications

• Experienced and credible leader with a strong background in public affairs, policy, or influencing.
• Track record of delivering impact at national or regional level.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Confidence in providing leadership and continuity in a fixed‑term role.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

• Starting Salary: £64,936 per annum (London-based)
• Contract: Full‑time, fixed‑term contract (open to conversations about different ways of working)

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