Policy & Public Affairs Officer Criminal Justice

Policy & Public Affairs Officer Criminal Justice

Contract type: Full time Permanent

Salary: 35326 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid with regular attendance in Devonshire Square London

About the Role

Nacro is looking for a committed and politically astute Policy & Public Affairs Officer Criminal Justice to play a key role in delivering our influencing strategy. You will help shape Nacros policy positions on criminal justice issues and deliver proactive and reactive public affairs activity that drives meaningful change for the people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice who understands the political landscape and is confident producing high-quality policy materials engaging with parliamentarians and representing Nacro externally.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Monitor and analyse political and policy developments in criminal justice to identify trends opportunities and risks.
• Work with service users staff and research colleagues to develop evidence-based policy positions.
• Produce high-quality policy briefings reports and consultation responses.
• Serve as Nacros internal expert on criminal justice policy.

Public Affairs & Influencing

• Develop and deliver a public affairs plan that advances Nacros influencing objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with parliamentarians policymakers and regional decision-makers.
• Attend and represent Nacro at APPGs parliamentary meetings and external events.
• Produce parliamentary briefings and contribute to legislative engagement.
• Organise and coordinate parliamentary and stakeholder events that support influencing goals.
• Work collaboratively with partners across the sector to strengthen joint advocacy.

Communications & Support

• Provide content for media statements blogs and external communications.
• Prepare briefings for senior leaders including the Head of Policy & Public Affairs Director of Engagement & Impact and CEO.
• Support wider Nacro campaigns and influencing work as required.

Professional & Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of criminal justice policy.
• In-depth understanding of Westminster Whitehall and political processes.
• Experience designing and delivering effective public affairs activity.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-makers.
• Experience working with parliamentarians and developing strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing policy and campaign materials.
• Strong political awareness and the ability to anticipate developments.

Organisational Performance & Compliance

• Commit to personal learning and development through supervision and appraisal.
• Positively promote Nacro and contribute to an integrated collaborative team culture focused on supporting service users and students.
• Adhere to safeguarding data protection and statutory responsibilities.
• Uphold and promote Nacros Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Report any health and safety concerns within your area.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour aligned with Nacros values.

Why Join Nacro

We believe that everyone deserves a good education a safe and secure place to live the right to be heard and the chance to start again with support from someone on their side.

Thats why our housing education justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And its why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future whatever the past.

If youre passionate about driving change skilled at navigating political environments and eager to develop your policy and influencing expertise - wed love to hear from you.

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Apply now and help shape a fairer future.