Director of Policy and Communications

Director of Policy and Communications focuses on support for anyone harmed by gambling in great britain.

What the role involves

• Support for anyone harmed by gambling in Great Britain.
• They offer a wide range of support, including treatment and education programmes for those affected by gambling harms.
• Develop the Policy & Communications Department, including devising and implementing the strategy, budget planning and expansion of the directorate.
• Advise the Chief Executive and the board on all policy developments, issues management, PR opportunities and parliamentary engagement.
• Ensure the delivery of GamCare’s strategy and plans through various communications channels and active stakeholder engagement are achieved.
• Play an active role in the senior management team.

Skills and requirements

• Proven track record of working in a similar role, with a background in strategic communications and governments affairs at a senior level.
• Experience in hiring, leading a function, board level experience and managing budgets.
• Ability to liaise and work with senior colleagues, Trustees and employees/volunteers.
• Demonstrable interest in social issues including addiction and mental health.

Additional role context

• Care is an independent charity that is a leading provider of information, advice.
• Care is looking to hire a Director of Policy and Communications.