Policy Manager

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Your passion for international development and expertise in making the complex accessible will transform children’s lives around the world

We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead on the development and delivery of an innovative policy change agenda, influencing government decision makers to put children at the heart of their approach to international development and diplomacy. You will be a champion for the world’s most vulnerable children in the Sustainable Development Goals and use your policy skills to influence and impact Government Ministers, Senior Civil Servants, politicians, and partners on World Vision’s priority themes.

Key Responsibilities.

Lead delivery of WVUK’s policy change strategy and government-facing campaigns

Update WVUK policy change strategy and delivery plan and manage the development of policy products, including drafting some materials

Advocate for policy change with the UK government, as relationship holder with relevant civil servants in FCDO on child rights and gender equality.

Oversee ENOUGH campaign to end child hunger and malnutrition

Represent WVUK externally and develop relationships for impact

Foster relationships and form alliances with relevant development and humanitarian NGOs and institutions; including Chairing the Bond Child Rights Group.

Act as a World Vision UK spokesperson in the media and other public opportunities.

Manage Policy Unit and internal relationships to harmonise policy messaging

Develop and support a high performing team and play an active role in the leadership of the Team

Deputise for the Head of Policy and Government Relations.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

What we’re offering.

Salary Range: £42,750 per annum and £3,200 London weighting + good range of benefits.

Contract: Permanent, 36.5 hours per week.

Location: London / Hybrid (UK-based applicants only)

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps in employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied by a cover letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Please Note: Applications that do not contain both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2023

Interview date: 22 or 23 November 2023

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

**Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK – Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

No agencies please.

Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only