We’re recruiting a Head of PR and Advocacy (9 month FTC maternity cover), reporting to the Directors of Communications, to work within our Communications Directorate.
The Head of PR and Advocacy will lead the development and delivery of an impactful programme of work to promote girls’ voices, empower them to make change, further our position as the UK expert on girls’ and young women’s views and to help us grow our membership.
We’re seeking an energetic PR and advocacy professional to lead an ambitious team delivering a busy programme of work. This includes delivering creative, integrated PR campaigns that appeal to our key audiences and help to update perceptions about Girlguiding; our Action for Change project building advocacy networks across the UK to support girls’ social action; working with parliament and government to ensure girls’ voices are heard; ensuring our research continues to address emerging issues for girls and young women; and supporting national girl-led campaigns.
The post holder will have experience of developing and delivering first class PR, advocacy and public affairs strategies and of leading influential research projects. They will have experience working with young people and extensive knowledge of the media and public policy context relevant to Girlguiding and UK political institutions and processes. They will be a creative thinker with excellent project management and team leadership skills.