About the team The Policy team is a small, collaborative and collegiate team looking to expand. We have a unique set-up, sitting separately to but working closely alongside the Communications team as part of the wider Public Affairs team. We influence key decision makers through direct engagement with senior officials, commissioning and sharing research and insight and supporting coalitions which include our portfolio charities to take their voice to decision makers to secure policy and funding commitments. The team also works across the organisation, presenting insight to inform our investment decisions and making a compelling case to generate new financial commitments for our work. About this role The Public Affairs Officer is a new and exciting role in a rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of youth policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the strengthening of Impetus'' public affairs profile, as well as support colleagues to strengthen and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, decision-makers, sector stakeholders and wider civil society. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to getting the support young people from disadvantaged background need in education and employment. You''ll have a passion for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across government and the third sector. You will have a good understanding of the UK''s policy environment with an interest in increasing your knowledge