Policy & Advocacy Officer

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Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking. 

The Ramblers is looking to recruit a skilled and experienced individual to enable The Ramblers to develop and maintain an authoritative and expert voice on access and countryside issues, positioning ourselves as a strong and influential advocate for a country designed for walking.

Essential Requirements include:

• Experience of gathering data from a wide range of sources, with ability to research and interpret complex information for a range of audiences and present in variety of accurate and accessible formats
• Proficient in policy development, with experience of producing evidence-based policy which supports organisational priorities and reflects external changes
• Strong presentational skills, with experience of supporting volunteers and members of the public
• Highly organised self-starter, with strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and work to tight deadlines, and well-practiced in the use of data management systems
• Experience of working with decision makers, broad understanding of the workings of central and local government, and strong political antennae
• Strategic thinker, with experience of project management and ability to plan, prioritise and exercise sound political judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of building and maintaining relationships with external organisations, and knowledge of the access and countryside sector
• Team player, with experience of using engagement techniques, a broad appreciation of campaigning and communications, and demonstrable ability to work collaboratively across a voluntary sector organisation

 

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.