Overview

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Do you want to lead a policy and public affairs team for a high-profile campaigning charity? Do you want to use your skills and experience to deliver a policy and public affairs workstream that drives legislative change? Have you got experience leading a policy and public affairs team in a dynamic environment? If this is you, then apply to join us as HEAD OF POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS at Stonewall.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Policy and Public Affairs team to deliver Stonewall's vision, using your specialist experience to deliver results.
• Lead the design and delivery of Stonewall's policy and advocacy work to advance Stonewall's objectives with policy makers, stakeholders and in parliament.
• Be accountable for building and maintaining key political and stakeholder relationships aligned to our policy priorities.
• Ensure that Stonewall's Policy team contributes develops effective policy positions, and is outcome focused.
• Be responsible for performance management, behaviour and standards of both you and your team

This is a London based role, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Stonewall is an LGBTQ+ charity. Over the last 35+ years, we have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.

You would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver meaningful and tangible progress for LGBTQ+ people.

For this role we are looking for significant experience working in a high-profile policy space, partnering with think tanks, and policy makers to effect change.

Details

Location: London – Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed term Contract
Hours: Full time
Salary: £60,000

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

You may also have experience in the following: Public Affairs Manager, Head of Policy, Policy Manager, Public Relations Coordinator, External Affairs Coordinator, Policy Advocacy Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialist, Stakeholder Relations Manager, Public Affairs Officer, Government Affairs Coordinator, or Corporate Affairs