Youth Policy Officer
Salary £ 27-28.5k
Stockwell
Vacancy listed 04/10/2023
Application deadline 02/11/2023
Details
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
  • Identification of themes and topics for briefing/position papers that relates to GRT policy areas and outcomes
  • Identification of opportunities to promote findings & recommendations of RTS
  • Provide input to steering group and/or GRT Youth Support Network as required
  • Identify policy networks/working groups currently organising on economic inclusion
  • Work on the design and delivery of TM campaigns with co-workers and key stakeholders
  • Leveraging existing relationships in the CJS sector to advance youth policy/economic inclusion interventions
  • Ensuring best practice identified by partnerships team is reflected in TM’s policy output
  • Work closely with Youth Development and Engagement Officer
  • Assist with organisation & facilitation of Connected Communities and roundtable events as required
·       Target and maintain relationships with MPs and Peers who pay a particular interest in social justice policy. 
·       Seek out new opportunities for progression and promotion of our influencing strategy  
·       Deliver short-term funded interventions/programmes (e.g. voter awareness)  
·       Share responsibility and support TM annual conference and other events.  
·       Develop and facilitate external support networks and identify models of good practice within other BME communities. 
·       Attend relevant meetings with other organisations 
  • Ensure full consultation and involvement of community member’s voice at every opportunity

 
 
OTHER DUTIES
 
·       Be primarily self-serving and responsible for own administration including, keeping detailed records of project expenditure and report writing. 
·       Ensure TM’s web site is regularly updated with policy  
·       Attend monthly supervision and agency meetings. 
·       Ensure team working.   
·       Undertake evening and weekend work where necessary and required for the post. 
·       Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise on an ad hoc basis and which are relevant to the post. 
·       Keep abreast of developing legislation, best policy and practice. 
·       Adhere to TM policy and procedures. 
·       Widespread travel will be required from time to time. 
·       Ensure all work is properly monitored and evaluated.  To have commitment to developing quality by the implementation of Travellers Movement quality evaluation tools along with any other standards set by the Traveller Movement.

You MUST upload your covering letter AND CV when submitting your application
 
Benefits

* 5% pension contribution
* fixed term contract
* Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Training Opportunities
* Flexible Working
* Hybrid working

Notes

We’re looking for a highly creative and collaborative individual with a strong strategic approach and proven ability to see the bigger picture helping to raise the profile of the Traveller Movement and its important work. (TM). Working with internal and External Stakeholders, this individual will show TM’s important work and spearhead the implementation and design, and deliver a comprehensive campaigning agenda and outreach programme in line with of our campaigning communication and strategy.

Your role will contribute to the development of TM’s youth policy output and engagement including campaigning activity, research, writing briefings, public affairs & building networks.
You will assist in developing policy positions and identifying opportunities to promote policy interventions which would improve outcomes in economic inclusion and mental health for young Romany Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller young people.

Using ‘Roads to Success’ as a foundational document, you’ll produce short policy briefings and position papers both to summarise the report’s key findings and conclusions and to expand on them.

You’ll work closely with the Youth Development and Engagement Officer to ensure new policy interventions and TM positions reflect identified best practice, and to identify opportunities for campaigning & networking.

You MUST upload your covering letter AND CV when submitting your application

Attached documents
Title File
Guidance for CV TM_Guidance_notes_for_CV_Applicants_(4).pdf
TM Equality and Diversity Form TM_Equlaity_and_Diversity_form_April_2021_(1)_(2).doc
Youth Policy Officer Job Advert Youth_Policy_Officer_Advert_Oct_2023.pdf
Youth Policy Officer Job Conditions Youth_Policy_Office_Job_Conditions_October_2023.pdf
Youth Policy Officer Job Description Youth_Policy_Officer_Job_Description_October_2023.pdf

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