Policy & Communications Manager - Justice & Education

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our ‘3Ps’.

We achieve this in two ways: we improve lives through frontline delivery of public services, and we use our knowledge to change ‘the system’ by fixing the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

As part of the Communications & Digital Marketing team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Catch22, building connections between our services and external stakeholders, from policymakers to the public. Working with us means being part of a mission-driven, innovative environment where creativity and strategic thinking thrive.

As the Policy & Communications Manager for our Justice and Education Hubs, you will:

• Lead communications strategies for intervention, rehabilitation services, and specialist schools.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, events, and promotional materials.
• Plan and deliver policy events like roundtables and advisory boards to drive local and national change.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, ensuring our services influence Justice and Education policy.
• Oversee production of impactful written and video case studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage social media campaigns, media pitches, and strategic communication needs.
• Collaborate on flagship events like the Justice Conference.
• Coordinate public policy events, ensuring key insights shape our campaigns.
• Supervise a Communications and Policy Officer and contribute to bid writing and strategic planning.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record in communications and policy development.
• Experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and influencing decision-makers.

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in platforms like Salesforce, WordPress, or Google Analytics.
• Background in Justice, Education, or related sectors.

What Success Looks Like:

• Strong relationships with Catch22 staff and external partners.
• Delivering high-quality policy events and impactful campaigns.
• Contributing to systemic change in Justice and Education policy.

Important information about this opportunity

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

Closing Date: Please ensure you have submitted your full application to be considered for this opportunity by 1700 on Wednesday January 8th, 2025. 

Contract: Permanent

Hours & work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week.

Salary: £37,585 per annum.

Location: Pear Tree Street with working from home arrangements. 

Screening: No screening is required for this role. 

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. 

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.