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/