Policy & Advocacy Manager - Chemicals
13 hours ago
Colchester
Policy & Advocacy Manager - Chemicals Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Remote working based in the UK About Us We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency. We are currently looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave. The Benefits • Salary of up to £39,000 per annum, • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, • 8% employer pension contributions (no match required), • Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation), • Flexible working and remote-first approach, • Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme, • Represent the organisation at national and international forums, • Act as a key contact for technical enquiries, including media requests, • Experience working effectively as part of a cross-organisational delivery team, • Specialism and in-depth knowledge of sources, environmental impacts and policy solutions to address PFAS forever chemicals, • Abroad understanding of governmental processes and national, UK, European and international legislation on pollution issues, • Working knowledge of data protection and handling confidential information