An exciting new position to help deliver VODG’s policy, campaigns and public affairs work across a broad range of policy areas, government departments, regulators and other stakeholder groups. 

About VODG
VODG is the leading membership body for voluntary sector disability organisations. Our vision is for an ambitious, trusted and vibrant voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector that works together to enable disabled people to live the lives they choose. In pursuit of this vision, our mission is to support our members to achieve excellence and to influence those who can improve the environment in which they operate.

Introduction to the role
As we enter a new phase in our development and continued growth, a new position has been created for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager. The right person will seize this exciting opportunity to help shape our work with members and a wide range of stakeholders including national and local parliamentarians, think tanks, academics, sector bodies, regulators and the media. 

Purpose of role

• To deliver VODG’s policy, campaigns and public affairs work and ensure that the activities are integrated into the wider work of VODG.
• To assist the work of VODG in influencing the public policy agenda by keeping up to date on policy developments in social care, health care, welfare reform, SEND, housing and all other arenas affecting the provision of support for disabled people of all ages. 

Please visit our website for full details https://www.vodg.org.uk/job/policy-and-public-affairs-manager.html