Policy & Project Officer - Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Package Description

Responsible to: Associate Director

Starting salary: £26,598 per annum pro-rata for part-time work (£44,330 p.a. full-time equivalent)

Working Hours: 21 hours 

Contract details:  Part-time, 3 days per week (days subject to agreement), core hours 9:00 am to 5 pm. Hybrid working, some mandatory office days required.

London Councils operates in a hybrid working environment as an agile employer, working across its Strategic Directorates.

If you have any queries or would like to informally discuss the role, please contact Hannah Kuehn, Policy and Projects Officer, at Hannah.Kuehn@londoncouncils.gov.uk

• Application deadline: Closes 1pm on Friday 1 May 2026
• Interviews: Anticipated to take place Thursday 7 May 2026 (all day)

Job Introduction

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term appointment or secondment to the role of Policy and Project Officer, providing maternity cover.

We are seeking an individual with substantial expertise in violence against women and girls (VAWG), alongside a strong understanding of the relevant policy, partnership, and delivery landscape across London. The postholder will lead key partnerships and projects in this area and represent London Councils in strategic forums and cross‑sector partnerships. Through this work, the role will help shape policy, influence practice, and support London boroughs in responding effectively to this critical priority.

Main Responsibilities

 Working within London Councils’ Policy Team, you will:

• Provide operational policy and project support on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
• Carry out research and analysis to inform briefings, reports, and project activity.
• Coordinate VAWG partnership activity, including organising meetings, preparing papers, and tracking actions.
• Support the delivery of VAWG‑related projects, maintaining plans, progress updates, and records.
• Act as a point of contact for boroughs and partners, responding to queries and sharing information and good practice.
• Draft clear reports, briefings, and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure work reflects current legislation, guidance, and good practice.

Read about the job activities in more detail in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached below.

The Ideal Candidate

 We’re seeking experienced policy professionals who: 

• Have experience supporting VAWG‑related policy, services, or projects
• Understand how VAWG work is delivered across London
• Can coordinate meetings, partnership activity, and project tasks
• Translate policy into clear, practical actions
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Are organised and able to manage multiple deadlines

Read about the job activities in more detail in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached below.

About The Company

London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.

Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level.

We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge (HEB) and London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).

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Our Recruitment Approach

The application process involves answering a small number of application questions aligned to the essential criteria for the role. All applications will be processed using a blind sifting method. This means that personal identifying details will be removed to ensure fair and unbiased shortlisting of applications.

The panel sees only the anonymised generated CV that Tribepad builds from the Education and Employment History sections of the application form.
Uploading a personal CV is optional and only helps auto-populate these sections - it does not replace completing them.
Please ensure these sections are fully completed. If they’re left blank, key information won’t appear in the anonymised pack and fair review becomes harder.

Your full details and original CV are not shared with the panel until after the shortlist is agreed and you are invited to interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.