Policy & Campaigns Officer. Job Advertisement per annum full time ( 15,600-17,400 pro rata) 6% non-contributory pension

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1 ECPAT UK Policy & Campaigns Officer Job Advertisement JOB TITLE: DURATION OF ROLE: RESPONSIBLE TO: LOCATION: FREQUENCY: SALARY: BENEFITS: Policy & Campaigns Officer Permanent, starting as soon as possible Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns ECPAT UK, SW9 9TL, with occasional travel outside this location Part time, 3 days per week per annum full time ( 15,600-17,400 pro rata) 6% non-contributory pension BACKGROUND INFORMATION ECPAT UK is a leading children s rights charity working to prevent child trafficking and transnational child abuse. Since 2004, it has campaigned to uphold the rights of trafficked children and children that are abused by British nationals travelling, living or working abroad, lobbying government, conducting research, training frontline professionals and supporting child victims of trafficking in the UK through ongoing peer support initiatives. ECPAT UK has advocated for the best protections for children who have been trafficked into, within and out of the UK for the purposes of exploitation including forced labour, domestic servitude, forced criminality, sexual exploitation and other forms of abuse. In 2015, ECPAT UK successfully lobbied the Government to introduce a number of key child protection provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and Sexual Offences Act Please visit our website for more information about our work and campaigns: ABOUT THE ROLE ECPAT UK is recruiting a Policy and Campaigns Officer to help influence systemic change for children who have been trafficked. The successful applicant will provide essential support to the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns to ensure the policy and campaigning work generates, leads and informs public and political discourse on child trafficking in the UK. Central to this role is having the confidence, skills and capabilities to produce and present convincing arguments at the highest levels in the public, private and the NGO sectors to uphold the rights of children. HOW TO APPLY The closing date for applications is 31 st August Interviews will be held on 6 th September The successful candidate should be able to start within one month. If you are interested in this position, please complete the form below, providing examples on how you believe you fit the person specification for this position. Please submit the application by to info@ecpat.org.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undertake an enhanced DBS check. You will be contacted only if you have been shortlisted.

2 JOB DESCRIPTION The Policy & Campaigns Officer is a key role in helping ECPAT UK influence positive change for children. You will provide essential support to the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns to ensure policy and campaigning work generates, leads and informs public and political discourse on child trafficking and child exploitation, with a particular focus on the Greater London region. Central to this role is having the confidence, skills and capabilities to produce and present convincing arguments to uphold the rights of children. As Policy & Campaigns Officer you will support the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns to realise ECPAT UK s campaigns strategy, which supports the overall mission of the organisation. You will have a range of outward facing responsibilities and will represent ECPAT UK in network meetings, and be expected to be a key advocate for children while representing ECPAT UK s key policy and campaign calls in any public forum. Of equal importance is keeping ECPAT UK staff up to date with trends, emerging issues and contacts relevant to child trafficking and protection of children. You will also lead ECPAT UK s online campaigns, generating petitions and actions to mobilise the public and secure substantive support for children who have been trafficked. You will work closely with other ECPAT UK staff and actively participate in team meetings, training and events, and report to the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns. You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the core values of ECPAT UK, including being a passionate advocate for the rights of children. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC Support the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns with campaigns, policy work, research and lobbying Promote and engage in partnership working with statutory and non-statutory organisations involved in anti-trafficking, including the Metropolitan Police (child abuse and human trafficking divisions), the Mayor s Office and all 32 London Boroughs Represent ECPAT UK at networking and steering groups, including local authority groups, NGO forums, statutory sub-groups and events, including training and speaking events and other meetings when requested Promote ECPAT UK to a range of legal networks, including child law, criminal law and immigration law networks Assist in developing convincing arguments, briefings, research reports and communication materials to lead ECPAT UK advocacy and campaigns plan on exploitation of children, with a specific focus on child trafficking Generate online campaigns and actions, including drafting petitions, letters to MPs and other key assets to secure change for children Inform ECPAT UK staff of any new developments in international and national law, policy and emerging trends, particularly through the use of staff bulletins and internal meetings Assist in delivering training to frontline professionals Assist the Head of Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns on projects

3 GENERAL Work with the ECPAT UK Head of Youth Development Programmes to involve young people directly in ECPAT UK s work Actively participate in ECPAT UK staff meetings and team briefings Provide relevant information to the administration, communications and fundraising teams Provide quarterly reports on own work, annual reports and monitoring and evaluation data Assist the CEO from time to time with projects Represent ECPAT UK externally at events, meetings and platforms PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL 1. Experience of developing or supporting policy and campaigning work 2. Experience of developing communications or advocacy strategies, including online campaigns 3. Knowledge of parliamentary, national and local governmental legislative structures and processes, including European parliamentary structures and bodies 4. Experience of lobbying MPs and drafting campaign briefings 5. Strong grasp of national and international statutory and regulatory framework on child rights and child protection 6. Knowledge of issues facing children vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation, in particular migrant children 7. A confident and persuasive communicator including fluent spoken and written English 8. Experience of public speaking, including speaking to different target audiences 9. Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to translate sensitive or complex policy issues into a strong narrative 10. Experience of building strategic relationships with public sector leaders, as well as community groups 11. Knowledge of online campaigning tools, tactics, actions and platforms, including e-newsletters 12. A team player with a flexible approach, good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload 13. Excellent working knowledge of office software packages, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. 14. Evidence of the right to work in the UK and willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance (criminal record check) ESSENTIAL CORE VALUES 15. Ability to foster strong relationships with key government and non-government stakeholders 16. Ability to work as part of a team and be self-sufficient in organising own work 17. Ability to work with attention to detail under pressure and to deadlines 18. Sensitivity to issues of children, race and religion, and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities DESIRABLE 19. Experience of direct work involving children who have been trafficked 20. Working knowledge of how to access professional networks in this or a related field of work 21. Experience of delivering training and/or presentations

4 ECPAT UK Job Application Form 1. The information you provide on this form is all that is used in deciding if you should be interviewed. You are strongly advised to read all of the information enclosed before completing the application form. 2. Please complete this form using black ink or type. Please be aware that for some posts your application will be used to assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling. 3. CVs are not acceptable. 4. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Surname: Forename: Address & post code: Contact telephone: 2. CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER Name: Address & post code: Job title: Current/final salary: Notice period: Brief description of your main duties: Reason for leaving (if applicable)

5 3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY In date order, starting with the most recent, please provide details of paid or unpaid work activities. Where you have been employed through an employment agency, please give details of the agency and placement. Dates (month/year) From To Name, address and telephone number of employer Position held and summary of main responsibilities Reason for leaving Please provide reasons for any gaps in your employment history, e.g. further study, travelling etc.

6 4. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Please give details of education and qualifications attained. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Date Education provider Course title or subject/s studied Qualifications or Certificates awarded 5. TRAINING COURSES Please give details of any other training, including on the job, you have received that supports this application. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Date Title of training Organisation

7 6. PERSONAL STATEMENT Please explain in detail below how you meet the person specification, providing examples that demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience most relevant to the role. We recommend that you address each of the headings individually. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

8 7. REFERENCES Please provide the names and contact details of two referees to cover a period of no less than two years. One reference must be from your current or most recent line manager (or a person authorised to provide a reference on behalf of the organisation) or place of training or education. The second reference should be from your previous employer. If these references do not cover your last two years of employment, please provide the names of further referees on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Name: Name: Position: Position: Organisation: Organisation: Address & post code: Address & post code: Telephone number: Telephone number: Dates covered: From: To: May we contact if you are offered the position? Yes/No Dates covered: From: To: May we contact if you are offered the position? Yes/No Please submit application form by to info@ecpat.org.uk or by post to (postal applications must be sent by 5:00pm on the closing date).