We are looking for a Government Relations Manager to manage our relationship with the UK Government, acting as account manager for the Department for International Development (DFID) – a key strategic partner. We need you to increase WVUK's influence and impact with Government Ministers, Senior Civil Servants, politicians and partners on issues that affect the world's most vulnerable children.
Areas of Responsibility:
Develop our UK Government relationship management approach
- Build an effective relationship management approach for DFID and Foreign Office.
- Develop and implement effective relationship management systems.
- Lead engagement and co-ordination across Policy and Programmes, and the wider organisation to enable influence, income and innovation.
Develop WVUK's external engagement approach
- Develop and deliver an external engagement strategy for influence and income
- Build feedback systems to enable external insights to be brought back into WVUK
- Co-ordinate teams across the organisation to build buy-in and engagement
Develop a great team
- Develop and coach a high performing team which covers fragile states programmes and advocacy, political engagement and the case for aid;
- Play an active role in the leadership of the PACT team, across Policy and Programmes and the wider organisation.
Represent WVUK externally and develop relationships for impact
- Potential to build constructive, collaborative relationships with key players including government Ministers and DFID civil servants.
Compensation/Benefits:
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, subsidised gym membership, generous holiday entitlement, childcare vouchers and free parking.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 18 2019
Active Until:
Feb 18 2019
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit