Head of Advocacy, Awareness and External Relations

The Head of Advocacy, Awareness and External Relations is a senior leadership role within the charity, working closely with and reporting directly to the CEO. The post-holder will lead work across the public, bereavement and commercial sectors to deliver AtaLoss’ strategic outcomes by:

providing national leadership in bereavement awareness, advocacy and policy influence, including through Parliament, the APPG and the media

strengthening AtaLoss.org as the UK’s trusted gateway for bereavement support, ensuring accessible, high-quality content and effective signposting

enabling holistic bereavement support in communities and workplaces through partnership development, training and the growth of Bereavement Friendly Communities

contributing to organisational sustainability through income-generating training, cross-sector partnerships and effective external engagement.

The role sits at the heart of AtaLoss’ mission to ensure that every bereaved person can access the right support at the right time, and to position bereavement as a public health issue requiring timely, coordinated and understanding response.

4 or 5 days per week (between Monday and Friday) | Remote with national travel including Westminster

Initial 12-month contract | Salary upon application