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Vacancy: Interim Advocacy Lead

Deadline: 10am, 2 November 2022
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Role description:

​​– 4 months temporary role, with the possibility of an extension
– 2 days / 14 hours a week
​– £400 a day
​– Interviews: 10 November 2022
– Location: hybrid working, the team office day is every Monday at a shared – office space in Vauxhall
– To apply, please send a CV to advocacy-recruitment [@} taxjustice.uk by – 10am, 2 November 2022

Tax Justice UK (TJ-UK) is building momentum for progressive tax reform. We have an extraordinary political moment to shape the public and political debate on tax reform. We are looking for an interim advocacy lead to join our small, fast paced and successful campaigning organisation. 

Tax Justice UK has a track record of securing campaign wins, helping to force three government u-turns in only 18 months. We have built excellent relationships with many parliamentarians as well as influential media outlets, regularly securing extensive media coverage and mentions in parliament on tax justice issues.

We’re looking for an experienced advocacy professional to support our advocacy and influencing work and join our friendly and high-performing team. The position will be managed by the Head of Movement and Partnerships. Other key internal relationships for this role include the Head of Communications, the Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer and the Executive Director.

Tax Justice UK’s campaigning success is built on the strong partnerships we have developed with organisations, such as the Patriotic Millionaires UK, the APPG on Responsible Taxation and many others. We are looking for a highly collaborative individual who can help support and expand these partnerships. You will:

Build political support for tax reform:
  • Identify, and help to cultivate, supportive MPs and peers from all parties 
  • Deliver monitoring for public affairs activity which accurately tracks and reports opportunities for engagement
  • Horizon scan for political opportunities to further TJ-UK’s agenda
  • Provide briefings to politicians on topical tax issues
  • Work with parliamentarians to bring forward amendments to legislation
  • Engage with special advisers and civil servants to build support for reform, including by responding to consultations where appropriate
  • Engage with experts, academics and think tanks to help TJ-UK shape a policy agenda
  • Implement the political aspect of TJ-UK’s overall strategy
  • Occasionally work out of hours

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

A savvy political operator:
  • A track record of achieving political change
  • A deep understanding of how UK politics works, including Parliament and relevant​ government departments

A confident shaper of policy:
  • A strong eye for policy and technical detail alongside the ability to spot and take advantage of campaigning opportunities particularly  in response to emerging political issues
  • Experience of dealing with, and being able to frame and communicate on, complicated policy issues, ideally on economics and or tax
  • Ability to work with experts to influence and help them shape concrete policy proposals that are easy to communicate and can win political support

A strong team player:
  • Excellent prioritization skills and effective at handling regular deadlines and last minute requests
  • A robust thinker able to explain and defend their point of view and - when necessary - disagree in a constructive way
  • Equally comfortable building relationships in person and virtually
  • Willing to embrace flexible working
  • A commitment to Tax Justice UK's vision
  • A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion​ ​

Read the full job description.

​To apply, please send a CV to advocacy-recruitment [at] taxjustice.uk by 10am, 2 November 2022.

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