We are hiring a Policy and Advocacy Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org
- Salary: £26,000 pa
- Location: Remote within the UK
- Length of Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for longer term extension
Job Details
Feeding Britain is working towards a future where no one in the UK goes hungry, and where food banks are a thing of the past.
We are recruiting a Policy and Advocacy Officer to work with the National Director on:
- engaging with MPs and Peers on debates, written and oral questions, and legislative proposals relating to the drivers of hunger and food poverty among children and young people
- co-designing the further development of programmes such as free school meals, Healthy Start, and school holiday provision
- producing policy briefings and updates with the Feeding Britain network
Person specification:
- An ability to manage competing priorities and a busy workload.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Strong numerical skills including confidence working with data in spreadsheets.
- Highly motivated with an ability to work well independently and as part of a small team.
- Very confident with IT including the full Microsoft and Google packages, in particular the use of spreadsheets and shared documents.
- A firm understanding of, and commitment to, Feeding Britain’s vision and strategic priorities.
- Ideally, but not necessarily, previous experience in a policy-focused role and/or a charitable organisation.
Closing Date: 23 July 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will begin in the week commencing 28th July, with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible.
Application Details
Please send in a current CV and a maximum two-sided cover letter detailing why you feel you are a perfect fit for this role, including examples of how your experience demonstrates you meet the person specification.
To apply, or if you have any questions, please email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org