United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Advocacy Adviser / Team Leader

Role reference REQ0000007YO

Application closing date 11/10/2015

LocationLondon (including Head Office)

Salary£39,500

Role category/typeAdvocacy Policy & Research, International Development

Refusing to ignore people in crisis

We are currently seeking a Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor (Team leader) to join our Humanitarian Policy Department, based at our central London office.

The advisor will strengthen BRC’s influence on international issues, particularly major emergencies, silent and complex emergencies and refugee and migration issues, ensuring that BRC’s voice is in keeping with its Fundamental Principles

They will build and maintain a wide network of relationships externally and within the Movement and externally, ensuring a strong understanding of key trends and policy processes in order to strengthen BRC’s opportunities for influence

They will also manage a small policy and advocacy team ensuring effective cross-team and Divisional working so that the team enables greater influence and impact.

For more information please view the job description:

JDHumanitarian Advocacy Adviser – Team Leader September 2015.docx

Closing date: 11 October 2015

Interviews will be held week commencing 19 October 2015

For further information about this role please contact Bethan Mathias, bmathias@redcross.org.uk.

The British Red Cross is proud to have adiverse and neutral workforce.We are bound by seven fundamental principles including impartiality, neutralityand independence and we are committed to welcoming people from the widestpossible diversity of background, culture andexperience. The British Red Cross,incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England andWales (220949) andScotland (SC037738)