Interim Head of Policy and External Affairs
Membership Organisation
UK Remote
£70,000
Starfish Search are working with a professional membership organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Policy and External Affairs. They are looking for a highly experienced policy and external affairs professional with demonstrable experience in leading teams within a membership organisation.
THE ROLE
You Will:
- Manage and drive their policy and external affairs activity by designing and implementing policies, procedures, systems and processes.
- Support the development of evidence-based policies and influence relevant stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
- Lead, support and develop an effective Policy team, ensuring that the structure is appropriate to support the activities and is sustainable for the future.
You Will Have:
- Significant, demonstrable experience of leading policy and external affairs teams within an organisation with significant policy and campaigning activities
- Experience of working within a membership organisation
- Extensive experience of stakeholder management, establishing strong teams and leading through change
- A strong understanding of politics across the UK, and demonstrable experience of influencing across the political landscape
This role will be running for a period of 6-12 months and offers a salary up to £70,000. It will be fully remote but with nationwide travel as required.