Humanitarian Policy Advisor

Humanitarian Policy Advisor
Location: London (hybrid between home and office)
11 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover, expected to start in Oct 2025)
Full Time, 35 hours per week (typically Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)
Salary: £39,285 to £40,893 (plus London Weighting, £3,344, if applicable) per annum

Can you support the development and implementation of BRC’s international influencing strategies on key policy thematic and technical areas? We are looking for a Humanitarian Policy Advisor who will strengthen BRC’s voice and influence on key thematic areas. This will be through evidence-based policy and influencing work. In this role you will work collaboratively with a wide range of programme and policy colleagues. It will influence on regional and thematic policy priorities.

A Day in the life of our Humanitarian Policy Advisor
You will support the development and implementation of BRC’s humanitarian policy and diplomacy (HD) agenda across different regions. The main areas of thematic focus for the International Law and Policy team include:

• principled humanitarian action
• localisation
• resilience and climate change
• and migration and displacement

With a focus on localisation and principled humanitarian action, you will contribute to develop cross-cutting thematic policy and research. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of BRC programme, policy and international law colleagues through an enabling approach which facilitates greater understanding of regional and thematic policy priorities. Everyday you’ll work collaboratively with National Society partners and the broader International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The work you will do will be crucial to the work of the organisation, and therefore vital to the lives of those in crisis. Your skills directly contribute to supporting our humanitarian efforts. You'll make a real difference in the lives of those we aim to help.

This role might be for you if you are…

• Experienced in designing and delivering plans to drive forward policy recommendations. With excellent organisational, agility and project management skills.
• Adept in research experience, technical expertise and excellent analytical and influencing skills. Comfortable critically analysing humanitarian policy and practice.
• Naturally insightful: You can analyse and interpret information to communicate and persuade decision makers. You can negotiate, influence and network with decision makers and represent the organisation with external fora.
• Understanding of policy and decision-making processes and have experience of writing policy reports and briefings. With a strong awareness of the international humanitarian system and international, regional and national policy frameworks.
• Collaborative: You can work closely with colleagues in different departments across the organisation. You can build relationships with National Society partners in the region and the broader International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.

Interested? Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 20th July 2025. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 28th July. Early submission of completed applications is recommended. As we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

In return for your commitment and expertise, what will you get?

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days per annum.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Plus our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.