The job will involve developing credible policy proposals that both influence current debates and set the agenda for future thinking on realising women’s rights and in conjunction with the CEO, devising campaigns strategies that don’t just respond to but shape our changing political and social times. We are looking for a creative and flexible individual who has experience in devising national policy ideas and campaigns that have affected change and is able to form and maintain strong relationships within and outside the organisation.

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Policy and Campaigns Officer

The Policy and Campaigns Officer will play a central role in delivering high profile public campaigns, behind the scenes influencing with key decision makers and engaging our supporters and allies to bring about change for women. Previous experience in national and parliamentary campaigning is essential as is an understanding of and in skills in developing and influencing policy.

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Treasurer

The Treasurer will be responsible for maintaining an overview of Fawcett’s financial affairs, ensuring our financial viability, that proper records and procedures are maintained and that the whole board considers our finances in its planning and decision making. The Treasurer will also chair our resources group and with the rest of the board ensure good governance and the ongoing growth and success of Fawcett.

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Internship: Research & Admin (Election Campaign)

An excellent opportunity for someone wanting to gain research and administration experience within a campaigning organisation.This post will be based in the Campaigns Team and will be primarily responsible for supporting all research and policy development relating to the Fawcett election campaign ‘What About Women?’, as well as supporting the Fawcett Society’s work more generally.

We are looking for someone 2-3 days per week, for a minimum of 3 months. Expenses will be covered.

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Internship: Communications & Events (Election campaign)

An excellent opportunity to use your communications, IT and organisational skills to further Fawcett’s presence in the Election campaign ‘What About Women?’ This post will work with as one of two communications interns designing materials, establishing and mediating an online forum, inspiring activism through social media, updating the website, and monitoring media coverage.

We are looking for someone 2-3 days per week, for a minimum of 3 months. Expenses will be covered.

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Boys outperform girls at science in UK, gender stereotyping to blame?

Interview with a Shanghai professor of women and gender studies

Orbituary

Patricia Crawford, Australian feminist historian.

Betty Scharf, Academic (LSE, Fawcett Society).

Laura