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Parliamentary Affairs Officer
Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months (Extension Subject to funding)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Hours of work: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Location: Remote (with travel to London)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in between Xmas and New Year. An additional day of annual leave for every year served, up to a maximum of 3 days.
Reporting to: Campaign Manager
Deadline: 10am on Monday, 20th April
Apply by emailing a CV & Covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification to admin1@covidfamiliesforjustice.org
Job description
Lead parliamentary engagement for the organisation, ensuring MPs and peers are briefed effectively and engaged at the right moments.
Identify and engage the most relevant MPs, peers and parliamentary staff on key issues, reports, parliamentary moments and campaign activity
Draft and circulate high-quality parliamentary briefings, email updates and other materials for MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
Organise meetings with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff, including preparing agendas, briefings and follow-up actions
Monitor parliamentary developments, including debates, questions, statements, select committee activity and relevant legislation, and advise colleagues on opportunities for engagement
Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, roundtables, receptions and campaign actions
Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts, engagement and follow-up
Investigate the possibility of forming an APPG on the implementation of Covid Inquiry Recommendations with a suitable Member of Parliament as the chair.
Support the development and delivery of campaign activity that advances the organisation’s objectives.
Contribute to campaign planning around major reports, anniversaries, parliamentary moments and external developments
Assist with drafting campaign materials, including action briefings, supporter emails, event materials and other public-facing content as needed
Assist with press and media work where required, including drafting press releases, statements, media briefings and ops notes
Assist with drafting clear and sensitive communications for members and supporters where needed
Attend campaign activities where required, including meetings and events
Work flexibly across a small team and support colleagues in different areas of work where needed
Person specification
Essential
Strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning
Experience of engaging effectively with MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
Experience of drafting clear, persuasive briefings and other written materials for political or policy audiences
Understanding of how to monitor parliamentary activity and translate it into practical next steps
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines
Ability to handle external engagement quickly, professionally and sensitively
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs and public policy
Flexible and willing to contribute across different areas of work in a small team
Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
Desirable
Experience of working in a parliamentary, political, campaigning or policy environment
Experience of supporting parliamentary events, briefings or stakeholder engagement activity
Experience of working across campaigning, communications and policy in a small team
Policy Researcher
Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months (Extension Subject to funding)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Hours of work: 3 days per week
Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 FTE (£21,000 pro-rata)
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in between Xmas and New Year. An additional day of annual leave for every year served, up to a maximum of 3 days.
Reporting to: Campaign Manager
Deadline: 10am on Monday, 20th April
Apply by emailing a CV & Covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification to admin1@covidfamiliesforjustice.org
Job description
Take overall responsibility for the Inquiry Recommendations Tracker, including its development, structure, accuracy and upkeep.
Ensure the tracker is kept fully up to date, with progress on each recommendation accurately recorded and supported by relevant evidence.
Monitor developments relating to Inquiry recommendations, including government responses, implementation activity and public statements, and provide colleagues with clear analysis to inform campaigning and parliamentary engagement.
Gather and assess information from a range of sources to inform the tracker, including official publications, parliamentary material, stakeholder engagement and direct correspondence.
Draft policy reports following module report publications, including analysis of recommendations and supplementary recommendations where appropriate, and provide briefing material to support campaign and parliamentary activity.
Engage with members to ensure their feedback and lived experience inform reports, supplementary recommendations and the Recommendations Tracker.
Work with colleagues to ensure policy outputs support wider campaigning, parliamentary engagement and communications activity.
Help identify gaps, weaknesses or areas of concern in implementation, and support the development of evidence-based proposals for further action.
Maintain clear internal records and documentation relating to recommendations, progress updates and evidence gathered.
Contribute to team meetings, planning discussions and wider organisational work as required.
Undertake other duties reasonably consistent with the role, recognising that this is a small team and flexibility is important.
Person specification
Essential
Experience of policy research, policy analysis, public affairs, or related work.
Strong drafting skills, with the ability to write clearly, accurately and persuasively for different audiences.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage complex information carefully and systematically.
Experience of maintaining records, trackers or monitoring systems to a high standard.
Ability to analyse complex material and present it in a way that is accessible and useful.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
Confidence in engaging professionally with external stakeholders, including parliamentarians, officials or partner organisations.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Commitment to working in a member-led way and ensuring lived experience informs policy work.
Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
Desirable
Experience of working in Parliament, government, the charity sector, campaigning, or a policy-focused organisation.
Experience of producing briefings, reports or recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Experience of engaging with members or people with lived experience in shaping policy or campaigns.
Familiarity with spreadsheet-based trackers or similar monitoring tools.
Knowledge of public inquiries, accountability processes, or pandemic preparedness policy.
COVID-19 has affected us all, but some communities were disproportionately impacted, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities and disabled people, so we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from those backgrounds.