The main responsibilities of this position are

• To raise awareness in parliament of racial equality issues and influence policy accordingly
• To raise awareness and increase the involvement of race equality organisations in policy and parliamentary debate
• To coordinate the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Race and Community
• To draft briefings based on Runnymede’s and ROTA’s ongoing work and priorities
• To organise and run events each year on behalf of the APPG, including drafting any briefings or reports on behalf of the group
• To organise any relevant community events
• To build and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, monitor parliamentary developments and make impactful interventions when appropriate
• To respond to government consultations and Select Committee submissions
• Ensure key ministers, politicians and senior civil servants are made aware of Runnymede and ROTA’s research findings where relevant for policy and legislation
• To build relationships with key community/voluntary sector organisations nationally to enable effective campaigning and scrutiny of parliament.
• Engaging with broadcast, print and social media
• Represent Runnymede and ROTA at meetings and conferences as requested by the Directors;