Advocacy Officer

An Advocacy Officer works to represent the interests of individuals, groups, or causes by influencing policy, raising awareness, and engaging with decision-makers. This role is common in charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and some public sector bodies. Duties include researching policy issues, developing campaign strategies, writing reports and briefings, meeting with politicians or stakeholders, and organising events or campaigns to promote a cause. Advocacy Officers need strong communication, research, and organisational skills. They must also be persuasive and passionate about their chosen cause or area of work.