Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Full-time, 35 hours per week; usual working hours 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Flexible working is possible.

About Anna Freud

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families.

We value diversity and aim to have a diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values, and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The role

Anna Freud is looking to appoint a new Policy & Public Affairs Officer who will elevate the organisation's influence in mental health policy affecting young people. This role focuses on driving impactful public affairs strategies and fostering relationships to promote mental health priorities aligned with Anna Freud’s mission.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and map the policy landscape, tracking developments in mental health, education, and early years sectors.
2. Engage with MPs, civil servants, and key stakeholders, creating impactful policy briefings and contributing to public affairs initiatives.
3. Support the development of Anna Freud’s policy positions and oversee public affairs events.
4. Coordinate efforts across the External Affairs team.
5. Work collaboratively with champions and external partners, updating communication channels to ensure the organisation’s policy priorities are represented effectively.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or experience in policy and public affairs, with proven skills in managing campaigns, policy writing, and stakeholder engagement. Strong communication, analytical skills, and adaptability to changes in the policy environment are essential.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in youth mental health, supporting Anna Freud’s vision of a compassionate society through policy influence and meaningful public engagement.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

How to apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button to register an account and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.