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Reference: 98515

Date Added: 4 February 2026
Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Job Title: Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Working For: The Children's Society

Location: London

Salary: ÂŁ28,188

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

  • Experience of producing research and analysis for the purpose of influencing policy and/or practice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to synthesise complex issues clearly for varied audiences
  • Proven experience of prioritising busy and changeable workloads and conflicting priorities

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

  • Knowledge of social policy issues affecting children and young people across the UK with an awareness of the current context, drivers and challenges impacting young people’s wellbeing
  • Strong networking and relationship‑building skills across internal teams and external partners
  • Interest in engaging with lived experience to inform work

https://careers.childrenssociety.org.uk/recruitment/vacancy/policy--public-affairs-officer-6005/6023/description/ 

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Interview/Start Dates

The closing date for applications is midnight.

Interviews will be held on 9th and 10th March 2026.

Application Details

https://careers.childrenssociety.org.uk/recruitment/vacancy/policy--public-affairs-officer-6005/6023/description/ 

Website: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

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