Policy and Public Affairs Lead

Lead our public affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning work, managing a small team and delivering high-impact strategies, events, and partnerships, and supporting income generation.

The Policy and Public Affairs Lead is a senior, hands-on role responsible for shaping and delivering the Traveller Movement’s advocacy strategy.

This role develops and implements strategies to manage the organization’s relationships with government, policymakers, and the public.

You will lead research, policy analysis, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement to influence decision-making and advance the interests of Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities.

Central to this role is ensuring that lived experience drives all policy and advocacy work.

You will create spaces and networks for community voices, co-produce initiatives with people from the communities we serve, and embed representation and inclusion across all aspects of TM’s work.

Working closely with the CEO, you will lead a small, committed team, raise the organization’s profile, build strong relationships with policymakers, partners, and media, and respond proactively to emerging policy trends.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Develop and implement public affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning strategies.
• Manage and mentor a small team. 
• Build relationships with policymakers, MPs, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen evidence through research, collaborations, and partnerships.
• Support funding applications, partnership development, and income generation.
• Monitor public affairs and policy developments and advise on strategic opportunities.

Person Specification
 

• Proven experience in Public Affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning.
• Experience managing staff or consultants.
• Event management and income generation experience desirable.
• Strong partnership, research, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to equality, social justice, and Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish communities.

We encourage applicants from Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Travellers with the relevant skills to apply 
 

Looking for an immediate start.