We are looking for a policy and corporate affairs professional to join the Police Now and play a key role in shaping understanding of programmes, build support amongst stakeholders, and lead the conversation on police reform and culture change.
You will be identifying and offering opportunities to showcase Police Now's work. You will use your skills in advocacy to increase awareness and be an effective partner to the Government demonstrating what good local policing makes to communities.

Key responsibilities
• Establish yourself within Police Now as an expert political advice and guidance in handling sensitive issues and relationships, working to protect and enhance our reputation.
• Be curious about police reform, be actively contributing on external thinking about this and ensure Police Now colleagues are kept abreast of key developments.
• Provide expert policy advice for the Home Office, other Government Departments, and Parliamentarians on the work of Police Now through contributions to White Papers and Committee Investigations.
• Be proactive seeking opportunities for Police Now such as organising visits, participating in roundtables, and playing an active role in relevant conferences.
• Ensure that Police Now fulfils its obligations to Government in return for public investment and is responsive to the needs of the Home Office and other organisations. You will provide information for answers to Parliamentary Questions, input for Ministerial briefings and advice on police and skills policy issues to the Government.
Key Requirements
• Experience of influencing and advocating within a policy and public affairs environment, you will be confident in communicating with all stakeholders.
• Engage Ministers, MPs, Mayors, Police and Crime Commissioners and their teams to enhance Police Now's reputation as an expert, insight-led organisation with a strong record of delivery that represents excellent value-for-money.
• Have a strong understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and the Mayoralities and build relationships with decision-makers. Experience of media handling around public policy issues is desirable.
• An ability to write well, communicate effectively and be confident in engaging stakeholders.
• You must have a passion the Police Now mission, be proactive in identifying opportunities to share Police Now's impact.