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Policy & Advocacy Officer

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Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (East Anglia) - UK
Town/City Vauxhall, London
Salary Additional Information £35,000
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 28/11/2016
Company Name Ramblers
Contact Name
Email recruitment@ramblers.org.uk
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : The Ramblers is Britain's walking charity, working to safeguard and improve the places where people walk in the countryside and in towns and cities, and to encourage more people to take up walking either for leisure or purpose.
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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 us to develop and maintain an authoritative and expert voice on paths and public rights of way 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 a 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 rights of way 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. 

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