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We are currently recrtuiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Part Time). The closing date for this is Friday 7th November at 5pm, and Interviews will take place in Person in London on Friday 14th November.

Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Part Time)

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.

21-28 hours per week

£40,000 – £45,000 pro rata DOE

See the full Job Advert here

Read the full Job Description here

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and Cover Letter here

Join the Traveller Movement and make a real difference – you’ll be part of a passionate team driving equality and social justice, with opportunities for professional growth, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and meaningful benefits that value your wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• 6% pension contribution
• Annual Leave 33 days pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave allowance increased by 1 additional day after 2 years full employment of up to 5 additional days
• Discretionary Christmas/New Year and Easter closure period
• Employee Assistance Programme – including Counselling, Health and Wellbeing and Financial Advice
• Training Opportunities and a commitment to continuous personal development
• Light, open office with good transport links and parking

RIGHT TO WORK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide appropriate documentation to verify their eligibility to work before starting employment. This may include a valid passport, visa, or other Home Office–approved evidence. The Traveller Movement is committed to fair recruitment practices and will not discriminate against applicants based on their immigration status, provided they can demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK.

SAFEGUARDING

The Traveller Movement is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with, including children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. As part of our safer recruitment practices, some roles may require background checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Ongoing safeguarding training and support will be provided to ensure all team members uphold the highest standards of care and protection.

About

As part of ongoing commitment to the support and development of Travellers, TM seeks to increase the professional skills and competences of individual Travellers towards securing paid professional employment and/ or improved educational attainment through the provision of fully supported internships, based at the charity’s workplace.

Internships are a rolling programme within TM. Details of intern opportunities and how to apply are posted on the charity’s website and social media platforms, from time to time. Interns provide a valued, important and respected service for TM. TM aims to ensure that interns work is diverse and fulfilling.

Who Can Apply?

Travellers aged over 18 (or otherwise discussed with the Management Committee), who are literate and who wish to develop experience and skills toward professional employment in the third sector and elsewhere or are seeking development toward further educational attainment are encouraged to apply. Interns may be undergraduates, graduates, students in or seeking third level education. Adult Travellers seeking to develop or return to a professional career may also apply.

Interns can undertake a single or mixed role within the charity e.g., finance and administration; project or group development; social media; policy and representation. Routine administration is expected of all TM personnel.

Please complete the application form and send it, along with any queries, to info@travellermovement.org.uk