Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) is seeking a Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research to help drive forward our influencing work. We want Greater Manchester to be at the forefront of efforts to prevent and reduce poverty. In this new position, the successful applicant will play a central role in enabling that to happen.

The successful applicant will have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant advocacy, policy or research role. They will have leadership experience, or the ability to grow into a leadership role, and be able to motivate a team and support GMPA to deliver against our strategic priorities. They will need a good grasp of policy relating to poverty and an understanding of the opportunities to address it locally. They will be able to plan and deliver on a range of policy and research outputs, in line with our three-year strategy, and be confident in undertaking direct advocacy with decision makers and stakeholders.

Full details, including details of how to apply for this position, are available on our website. https://www.gmpovertyaction.org/advocacy-role/