Public affairs & influencing manager

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Location

London with hybrid working / and supporting flexible working

Hours per week

35

Salary

location allowance per year and check out our great benefits!

Application Deadline

Sunday September 27 2026

Job description

Job summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing change for girls and young women

Were looking for an experienced public affairs & influencing manager to lead Girlguidings policy influencing and external affairs agenda. Reporting to the head of corporate communications and external affairs youll play a pivotal role in shaping organisational positions on the issues that matter most to girls and young women ensuring their voices are heard by decision-makers and helping to drive meaningful change.

In this role youll lead the development and delivery of high-impact policy and influencing strategies working closely with government parliamentarians sector partners and internal stakeholders. Youll build strategic relationships identify opportunities to influence policy and public debate and translate insight and research into effective campaigns that strengthen Girlguidings reputation as a leading voice on girls lives.

Were looking for someone with significant experience in policy public affairs and influencing alongside strong political judgement and stakeholder management skills. Youll be an excellent communicator capable of translating complex issues into clear and compelling messages and confident advising senior leaders on high-profile and sensitive issues. A proven track record of delivering successful influencing campaigns leading teams and working effectively in fast-paced environments is essential.

The post requires occasional evening and weekend working for which time off in lieu will be given.

About Girlguiding

Girlguiding is the UKs largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. Were over 300000 Rainbows Brownies Guides and Rangers who come together to laugh learn explore and have adventures in communities across the UK and virtually. Were almost 80000 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving time talent and enthusiasm. Girls can do anything. Were a powerful collective voice with girls led by girls changing the world for the better.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture thatcelebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with ourhybrid working model. Were committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible toeveryone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply please get in touch with or by calling 0.

Required Experience:

Manager