Policy Communications Manager

Are you passionate about campaigning for social change? Do you enjoy translating policy into engaging communications? Join us at Mencap, where your passion for campaigning and communication can make a real difference.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Policy Communications Manager who will work on campaigns that drive forward political change for the 1.5 million people with a learning disability living in the UK. You will work with us on some of the biggest barriers impacting the lives of people with a learning disability, from benefit cuts to health inequality.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) on a fixed term until March 2027. We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to the London office.

Your Key responsibilities as a Policy Communications Manager

• Use your communications skills to bring our campaigns to life through Mencap channels
• Turn complex policy into effective campaigning communications that resonate with multiple audiences
• Develop and coordinate communications plans to engage with audiences and stakeholders
• Lead content creation across social media, website, emails, blogs and graphics
• Coordinate quarterly reporting and video content for our Omaze funded work

Do you have the experience to be our Policy Communications Manager?

• A creative approach to translating complex policy into engaging content, particularly through social media and storytelling
• At least 2 years experience working in communications to campaign for political or social change
• A proactive approach and strong initiative to spot content opportunities, secure sign-off quickly and run with an idea
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

If you have a passion for policy communications and want to make a difference, then please apply now with an up-to-date CV. The deadline for applications is on the 29th June 2025. Interviews will take place via Teams on Friday, 11th July.