EU Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Location: UK hybrid working, with regular travel to Brussels, Strasbourg and European capitals.

Salary: £39,479 to £45,827 per annum (Depending on experience)

Our client’s mission is to make the internet a safer space for children across the globe. They tackle this mission head-on, working tirelessly to find and remove child sexual abuse material from the internet. Their goal extends further than eliminating online threats, they strive to influence global conversations and shape policies to create a safer digital space.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced EU Policy and Public Affairs Officer to campaign for new laws to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online within Europe, with a particular focus on influencing EU legislation and engaging with relevant EU institutions, including the European Commission and European Parliament.

You will be a hard-working, analytical, and well-organised individual who has a genuine interest in politics and policy development with some understanding of the policy challenges facing the technology sector in the EU.

You must be flexible and willing to travel to regular meetings and events in London and Brussels and other locations as and when required.

Key responsibilities

Monitor, influence and advocate for new EU legislation and proposals to combat child sexual abuse online, driving campaigns and working with colleagues to ensure IWF has a vocal presence within the EU.
To play an active role in their ECLAG Coalition (European Child Sexual Abuse Legislation Advocacy Group) as a Member of the Steering Committee.
Support the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in developing and executing the EU Public Affairs strategy for IWF, and work closely with the rest of the PPA team.
Work closely with the press and public relations colleagues at the IWF when it comes to EU matters. This will involve writing press releases and supporting political press stories, writing blogs, social media posts and monitoring.
Manage the relationship with IWF’s EU- based political consultancy.
Build relationships with relevant EU policymakers, institutions and bodies to expand IWF’s visibility in Brussels.
Draftregular briefings and policy papers on issues relating to child safety online.
Work as part of a wider cross-disciplinary communications and advocacy team, building understanding among colleagues of the issues and advise on appropriate activity to achieve goals.
Create briefings for, and provide support to, senior staff to participate in high-level events within the EU when required.
Participate in relevant platforms, forums and working groups, and represent IWF where appropriate.
Plan and run events as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

You have a passion for child protection policies and/or making the internet a safer place.
Experience and/or understanding of working on EU policymaking.
You are comfortable with policy language and able to digest information rapidly and independently.
Confident and effective at communicating with a range of policymakers.
You are a strategic and creative thinker with excellent presentation skills.
You are able to show assertiveness, flexibility and motivation to build alliances with a range of stakeholders including child rights organisations.
Fluency in French or another additional European language is an asset.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private health care
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and more.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/careers/

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