The Labour Party
Head of Policy Development
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Role: Head of Policy Development
Salary: £63,586.7 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There is the ability to progress to £70,394.81 over the next 2 years.
Current employees in banding 44-48 will maintain their existing salary.
Location: Head Office - London
Duration: Permanent
The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Head of Policy Development. The post-holder will be responsible for managing the party’s policymaking processes and coordinate policy engagement. The role holder will be responsible for coordinating the Labour Party’s policy development and engagement, including proactive policy development, oversight of the National Policy Forum and Annual Conference policy processes, and other priority policy and engagement projects, as well as ensuring that Labour’s policies and achievements in government are presented accurately and persuasively in internal and external communications.
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The successful candidate will have:
- Direct and extensive knowledge of the Labour Party policymaking processes
- Experience of developing or negotiating policy development processes
- Ability to work in a team framework with other managers and to motivate staff
- Good knowledge of Labour Party policy and the application of the Labour Party rulebook
To apply for this post, please upload your CV to the ‘upload resume’ section. In the cover note section, using the person specification outlined in the job description, please detail briefly how your knowledge, skills and experience enable you to meet our required criteria. Shortlisting will depend on how closely you meet these criteria. Both CV and cover note are required in order for your application to be considered.
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The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorized on Fridays.
To find out more about the role, please click here to view the Job Description.
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
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