We are seeking a dedicated Senior Policy Officer to join our Policy and Research department. The Senior Policy Officer will support the development and implementation of our policy activity, including our work to support the Youth Employment Group and APPG for Youth Employment. This role is ideal for someone with a background in policy development and advocacy. Key Responsibilities: Policy Development and Analysis: Respond to external policy, research papers, and inquiries. Conduct labour market analysis and develop policy recommendations, including updating the Manifesto for Youth Employment. Update the website with new reports, insights, and commentary. Leading our work as the Secretariat for the APPG for Youth Employment and Co-Chair of the Youth Employment Group: Lead our work as the Secretariat for the APPG for Youth Employment and Co-Chair of the Youth Employment Group. Work with key colleagues internally and externally to explore work strands, inquiries, and build evidence to support policy asks. Public Affairs: Provide briefings for the CEO & SLT as required. Present externally on behalf of Youth Employment UK at events, conferences, and in policy discussions. Work with key government officials, MPs, and Ministers. Develop a network of stakeholders and build relationships with the media. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate meetings for the SLT with external stakeholders or internal meetings as required. Prepare information, briefings, and reports as needed. Maintain a stakeholder list, keeping key information up to date and stakeholders engaged with our activities. Attend meetings to represent Youth Employment UK and provide written summaries of key information post-meeting. Other Activity Support with newsletters. Support with relevant campaigns and promote our activity across a range of channels. Keep up to date the key Google Drive and Monday.Com folders relating to Policy & Research. The main responsibilities of this role are as described here. As our needs as a not-for-profit organisation change, we may need to make reasonable changes from time to time, in consultation with you. Qualifications and Experience: Educated to degree level in a relevant field. Experience in the policy landscape around education, skills or youth employment. A proven ability to monitor, analyse and respond to policy developments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Strong organisational and time management skills. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy. Passionate about policy work and driving good youth employment policy Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.