As a Social Policy Volunteer of the Plus Importance Project, you will Help us advocate for people in the + of LGBT+ to have equal legal rights and representation. You’ll help us influence decision-makers so that they are aware of gaps and limitations in current guidance and legislation and so they consider the + community when making decisions.

Responsibilities will include: Contributing to our responses to local and national consultations; Sourcing evidence to inform, build and support our policy positions on various topics; Identifying campaigning priorities and creating effective campaigns; Identifying relevant stakeholders, consultations and opportunities where the charity can have a positive influence; Analysing local and national policy and how it affects people in the + of LGBT+; Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Experience of analysing information
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Passion for the work of the charity
• Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project

Preferable:

• Experience of campaigning and/or influencing others
• Knowledge of current legislation and/or local and national government.

We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented in our team, such as people who are Black, Asian, intersex or aromantic.

To find more information please visit our website, and read our Social Policy Volunteers Application Pack attached below.