Policy Assistant

The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT

We are looking for a keen and self-motivated individual with a passion for politics to take on an exciting development role and help us influence key decision makers, the public, and partners in a general election year.

Policy Assistant

Salary: £21,850 - £22,713 FTE per annum

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford (Hybrid working available – to be in office 2 days/week)

We are looking for a keen and self-motivated individual with a passion for politics to take on an exciting development role and help us influence key decision makers, the public, and partners in a general election year.

The Policy Assistant will join the Conservation Strategy Directorate teams supporting nature’s recovery across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Our directorate’s programme spans policy, planning, advocacy, and landscape recovery.

You will support the delivery of projects and initiatives, local planning and development work, and will help shape the Trust’s work in the lead up the general election. This is an exciting time for nature policy as the next Government will take us to the cusp of 2030 and the target to protect 30% of the planet for nature.

Graduates or those with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing over 80 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife.

For full details, please read the job description and T&Cs below. To apply, please follow the application link.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday, 8th January 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th January 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XT

Registered Charity No. 204330 www.bbowt.org.uk