Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will play a key part in shaping the content and direction of Catch22’s policy and influencing activity, particularly relating to children and young people.

You will be responsible for ensuring Catch22’s policy asks are fit for purpose and reflective of the areas of our delivery expertise and public services reform. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders in order to make sure our policy asks are seen and understood by the right policymakers in order to drive change. You will also work closely with other organisations and within coalitions to achieve policy changes for the benefit of the people and communities we support.

You will be a strategic thinker and strong communicator, who understands how to lever evidence, innovation, and user voice into the effective influencing.

For further information on the main duties and accountabilities, please download the job description and person specification.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

• able to provide oversight and planning of Catch22 policy work relating to children and young people
• able to build strong relationships with policy makers and relevant stakeholders at local, regional, and national level
• able to bring together information from various parts of Catch22 to form impactful policy positions, compelling briefings, and policy consultation responses
• able to keep abreast of the policy landscape in relation to our policy priority areas, particularly in the children and young people space
• able to form strong working relationships with Catch22 staff across the organisation
• able to provide advice and support to Catch22 services in relation policy and campaigning work, and
• able to deputise for the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in their absence.

Further information on the qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities that we are looking for can be found in the job description and person specification.

Additional Information

Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 20th October 2025

Location: This role is based out of the Catch22 Head Office in London (27 Pear Tree Street). Frequent travel to London will be needed: the successful candidate will need to be in the office, or in-person meetings, at least one day per week or as is required for your responsibilities. The remaining days can be worked flexibly.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.