Job Description

Do you have experience in pushing for change through advocacy or policy work ? Do you have skills in designing or conducting research or writing compelling reports?  Are you committed to working towards a world where women have equal rights to men, and have the economic independence they need to participate fully in society?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic advocacy professional to join our workforce at an interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding and exciting time as a Senior Advocacy Officer. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with great writing skills, some experience in advocacy and policy work and preferably some experience supporting or conducting policy research. Experience in capacity building work in low and middle income countries or programme coordination would also be beneficial.

If this sounds like the sort of challenge you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term (12 months) and part-time (3-4 days a week) position with a salary range of £25,553 - 29,641 pro rata. You’ll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave (which includes 3 that must be taken at Christmas), and other benefits. We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture.

To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (1,000 words max)
• Current CV – no more than two pages

For more information please see the JD. 

Apply by 12:00pm BST, Monday 16th August, 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of August, 2021.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position – The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we particularly welcome BAME candidates to apply. All applicants should have the right to work in the UK. We are open to receiving applications from individuals who are interested in flexible or remote working options. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.