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Head of Influence role – Respect

October 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Head of Influence role – Respect

Head of Influence role - Respect

About Respect

Respect is a pioneering UK domestic abuse organisation leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims and young people using violence in their close relationships. Respect supports frontline organisations across the UK, so that together we can end domestic abuse.

The role

We are thrilled to be recruiting for a Head of Influence to lead Respect's public affairs, policy and comms work. This is a new senior leadership role for Respect which is central to the delivery of our 2021-24 strategy.

We are looking for a bold, creative and strategic leader, with an exceptional track-record of influencing public policy, who embodies our values - pioneering, collaborative and accountable; is committed to our goals of holding perpetrators to account and putting survivors at the heart of all our work; and can help us to build on our successes and create and make the most of new opportunities.

As Respect's Head of Influence, you will be a key member of Respect's Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

You will:

  • Lead the development and implementation of our Influence strategy, underpinned by our broader strategic priorities
  • Lead a compelling programme of engagement with our members, partners and stakeholders to help shape the government and public policy agenda
  • Build strong relationships with those we seek to influence including policymakers, commissioners and parliamentarians
  • Lead and shape our growing Influence team
  • Help Respect to maintain our position of leadership in the sector, working with colleagues to ensure our influencing work continues to be underpinned by our subject matter expertise

Further information and how to apply

Job location: Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking

Salary: £54,635-£57,820 (Point 53-56) pro rata, including ILW

Hours: Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week

The deadline for applications is 9am on 27th October. Shortlisting will take place on 28th October and interviews will be held on 1st November.

To apply please download and complete the application form and equality monitoring form and email by 27th October at 9am .

Forms must be received in a Word document format (not PDF). Please note we do not accept CVs.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1 , particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people and disabled people. We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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