Policy and Public Affairs Lead
Quick answer
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is hiring a full-time Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Leatherhead, Surrey) paying up to £49,625 pro rata £39,700 + excellent benefits to develop and lead the implementation of the charity’s influencing strategy.
- Role
- Policy and Public Affairs Lead
- Organization
- Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
- Location
- Leatherhead, Surrey (On-site)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Up to £49,625 pro rata £39,700 + excellent benefits
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Policy and Public Affairs Lead will develop and lead the implementation of Rainbow Trust’s influencing strategy, ensuring policy activity is needs-led, evidence-based, and targeted to where change can most effectively be realized. This role involves engaging stakeholders, including policymakers and elected representatives, at a UK-wide, national, and regional level.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead the implementation of Rainbow Trust’s influencing strategy
- Engage stakeholders, including policymakers and elected representatives
- Ensure policy activity is needs-led, evidence-based, and targeted
- Build relationships with key stakeholders
- Work closely with the Director of Care Services and the Head of Care
What it takes
- Experience in policy and public affairs
- Experience in utilising a variety of campaigning tools
- Experience in an SME
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in writing for a range of audiences
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Pension scheme, life assurance, flexible working hours, annual leave, employee assistance programme, family friendly policies, Blue Light Card Scheme, bike to work, season ticket loan, payroll giving schemes, recommend a friend recruitment bonus, training and development programmes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Leatherhead, Surrey, and is on-site.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is up to £49,625 pro rata £39,700 + excellent benefits.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in policy and public affairs, experience in utilising a variety of campaigning tools, experience in an SME, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience in building and maintaining relationships.
How do I apply?
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to the organization via the link provided on the job description.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 05 November 2026 at 23:30.
How to apply
Apply directly on Rainbow Trust Children's Charity's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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