Policy & Campaigns Officer

Do you want to drive vital change for victims of stalking and harassment across policy and legislation? As a Policy and Campaigns Officer at Suzy Lamplugh Trust, you'll work on multiple, diverse and fast-paced projects in a committed and expert team. Come and step into a role where your work truly makes an impact.

about the role

The Policy & Campaigns Officer is responsible for supporting on Suzy Lamplugh Trust's policy and campaiging work relating to reducing harassment, violence and agression in society by addressing these issues at their root cause, working with employers to improve personal safety culture within organisations and seeking to influence policy and legislative change where necessary. This role will also support campaigns that ensure that victims of stalking receive better support and protection.

Location: London – office-based in SE11 (Vauxhall)

Hours : 35 hours per week

Type of contract: Permanent

Benefits including employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working and a cycle to work scheme/interest free loans for annual travel season tickets

Do you want to drive vital change for victims of stalking and harassment across policy and legislation? As a Policy and Campaigns Officer at Suzy Lamplugh Trust, you'll work on multiple, diverse and fast-paced projects in a committed and expert team. Come and step into a role where your work truly makes an impact.

about the role

The Policy & Campaigns Officer is responsible for supporting on Suzy Lamplugh Trust's policy and campaiging work relating to reducing harassment, violence and agression in society by addressing these issues at their root cause, working with employers to improve personal safety culture within organisations and seeking to influence policy and legislative change where necessary. This role will also support campaigns that ensure that victims of stalking receive better support and protection.

Location: London – office-based in SE11 (Vauxhall)

Hours : 35 hours per week

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,500 FTE

Benefits including employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working and a cycle to work scheme/interest free loans for annual travel season tickets

Initially office based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended worked model (40% office/ 60% home). While London based candidates are ideal, we will consider applicants from nearby areas too.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and evaluation of national campaigns on workplace safety as well as stalking, harassment and other priority areas.
• Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, policy makers, national and local decision makers, and other campaigning bodies and build relevant networks of stakeholders.
• Proactively keep abreast of issues within the post-holder's own portfolio, general criminal justice, personal safety and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) policy developments and up to date campaigning techniques.
• To undertake or commission research on specific policy areas as required.
• Develop policy recommendations, write policy and campaigns reports, lobby government and other decision makers and stakeholders, and respond on behalf of Suzy Lamplugh Trust to government enquiries, consultation or other relevant initiatives.

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