Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Salary expectation: £37,409

This is a full-time role

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. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have 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 are 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

The Policy & Public Affairs Officer will monitor and map the policy landscape, tracking developments in mental health, education, and early years sectors. They will engage with MPs, civil servants, and key stakeholders, creating impactful policy briefings and contributing to public affairs initiatives. The key area of the role will involve supporting the development of Anna Freud’s policy positions, overseeing public affairs events, and coordinating efforts across the External Affairs team. Additionally, the officer will 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.