We are looking for a Senior Political Engagement Manager to lead political engagement with the UK Government and Parliament, building ambitious, high-level relationships with Downing Street, FCDO Ministers and senior civil servants to secure influence and impact on the issues affecting the world's most vulnerable children.

Location: Milton Keynes/hybrid
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000-£53,000 per annum

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Policy & Advocacy and Policy Manager, you'll take the agreed policy positions and turn them into political strategy, targeted influencing activity and the relationships that get the charity in the room with the people who matter. You'll also line manage the Child Participation & Advocacy Advisor and play an active role in the leadership of the Policy & Advocacy Team.

Your love of politics, your instinct for where power really sits, and your skill in building high-level political relationships will transform children's lives around the world

About You
We are looking for someone with:
• Extensive, senior-level experience of working across UK political parties, with existing high-level relationships and a track record of delivering ambitious political engagement.
• In-depth understanding of Whitehall, Parliamentary and political systems, including current Government and governing-party structures.
• Excellent, politically astute writing skills, with experience translating policy positions into targeted political asks, letters and briefings for Ministers or senior stakeholders.
• A creative, entrepreneurial approach to identifying campaign, coalition and relationship-building opportunities.
• Experience of managing, coaching or developing staff, or a clear readiness to do so.
• Sympathy with the charity’s Christian foundation and approach to social justice.

About the Organisation
Join an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years.