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Reference: 46803

Date Added: 29 July 2014
Closing Date: 26 August 2014

Job Title: Policy and Research Officer (Children and Families)

Working For: YMCA England

Location: London

Salary: c£31,000 per annum

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The YMCA is a leading youth charity committed to supporting all young people particularly in times of need. YMCA England supports and represents the work of 114 YMCAs across England, providing professional and relevant services that make a difference to the lives of young people in over 530 communities.

YMCA England is seeking to recruit a Policy and Research Officer with a particular interest and specialism in the Children and Families area (though other policy areas will be covered by the role). The position is full-time and will be based in YMCA England's office in Farringdon, London.

Applicants for the position should be:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.
  • Have a good knowledge of the voluntary sector and the UK political process.
  • Sound knowledge of key government and opposition policies impacting upon the work of the YMCA, particularly in the Children and Families policy area.
  • Experience of working within a research environment with the ability to produce analysis and present reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills backed up by a talent for organisation and planning.

Job Description:
http://www.ymca.org.uk/images/JD_Policy_and_Research_Officer_July_14.pdf.

Closing Date: 26 August 2014

Interview/Start Dates

It is expected that interviews will take place over the following fortnight.

Application Details

Please see the Job Description for more information on the role and complete an application form to apply. Alternatively, please contact Juby Anthony, HR Assistant, on 020 7186 9503 or email recruitment@england.ymca.org.uk.

Application form:
http://www.ymca.org.uk/images/Application_form_June_2014.doc.

Website: http://ymca.org.uk/

Additional Notes

13 August 2014: the closing date for this advert has been extended from 22 August to 26 August 2014.