Head of Advocacy and Policy

Vacancy: Head of Advocacy and Policy

Deadline: 9 am on Monday, 30 January 2023

Tax Justice UK (TJ-UK) is building momentum for progressive tax reform. In the run up to a highly contested 2024 general election tax will be high on the political agenda. Your role will be to use this key political moment to win significant progressive tax reforms. You don’t need to be an expert in tax policy, but you do need to be hungry for change, and able to convince people in positions of power to listen to our messages and make changes.

Tax Justice UK has a track record of securing campaign wins, helping to force three government u-turns in 12 months. We have built strong relationships with parliamentarians, policy makers and a network of influential think tanks and organisations. We also have excellent relationships with many influential media outlets, regularly securing extensive media coverage on tax justice issues.

We’re looking for a savvy political operator with a track record to achieve political change and a commitment to tax justice. You will be confident in shaping policy, building good working relationships across all political parties and a strong team player.

Please find the job description and person specification here.

To apply please fill in the online application form here.

To ensure the fairest recruitment process that we can, the first assessment is done anonymously. To help with that process, please make sure your CV does not include reference to your name or email address. If you need help with your application, or if you need any adjustments for the process, please contact us on recruitment@taxjustice.uk
Deadline for applications: 9 am on Monday, 30 January 2023.

You must have the right to work in the UK by the start of your employment.

Interview date: Tuesday, 7 February 2023 at the Tax Justice UK office space in Vauxhall.

We do not want contact from recruitment agencies regarding this post.

Why would you want to be part of our team?

We value our colleagues first and foremost as human beings, with lives, families and interests beyond work. We want team members to thrive at work, at home and in the community. We believe that trusting people to work in a way that suits them is good for us all and good for the organisation.
Flexible working can include regular working from home, changes to working hours, changes to how working days are spaced throughout the year (for example to work fewer days during school holidays).
As we are a small team we all have opportunities to share our expertise and analysis on campaigns and tactical decisions with each other.
We work at a fast pace to take advantage of opportunities to make long term change.
We take our responsibility to each other as colleagues, and to the wider tax justice movement seriously.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance (28 days/year plus additional days off between Christmas and New Year).
Permanent contract, annual pay and cost of living increase and clarity on progression on the pay scale.
Pay policy includes consideration of internal equity - the highest earner’s salary is capped in relation to internal salaries and the median wage for London.
Hybrid working set up. We aim to be in the Central London office together as a team at least every Monday.
We work our hours flexibly around core hours (10am to 4pm).
TJ-UK offers enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave and a supportive approach to people with caring responsibilities.
We invest in our team to help them succeed, offering on–the–job support and opportunities for skills development.
5% employer pensions contributions.
Cycle to work scheme.

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