Policy Officer Business & Administration Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Policy Officer Do?
Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors, and shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They evaluate effects of existing policies and report findings to the government and members of the public. Policy officers work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
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Government Policy Implementation
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Policy Officer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialGovernment Policy Implementation knowledge
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
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EssentialAdvise On Legislative Acts skill
Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialMaintain Relationships With Government Agencies skill
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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EssentialMaintain Relations With Local Representatives skill
Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.
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EssentialManage Government Policy Implementation skill
Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation …
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Optional Skills (5 of 97 displayed)
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OptionalAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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OptionalPollution Prevention knowledge
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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OptionalScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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OptionalMarket Analysis knowledge
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
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OptionalCompetition Law knowledge
The legal regulations that maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive behaviour of companies and organisations.
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OptionalInternational Commercial Transactions Rules knowledge
Pre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.
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OptionalStrategic Planning knowledge
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
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OptionalForeign Affairs knowledge
The operations of a foreign affairs department in a government or public organisation and its regulations.
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OptionalBusiness Processes knowledge
Processes which an organisation applies to improve efficiency, set new objectives and reach goals in a profitable and timely manner.
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OptionalBusiness Strategy Concepts knowledge
The terminology related to the design and implementation of major trends and aims which are taken by an organisation's executives, while keeping in mind its resources, competition and environments.
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OptionalCommunications Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the communications sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalCultural Projects knowledge
The purpose, organisation and management of cultural projects and related fundraising actions.
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OptionalPollution Legislation knowledge
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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OptionalProject Management Principles knowledge
Different elements and phases of project management.
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OptionalConsumer Law knowledge
The area of law that regulates the relationship between consumer and businesses providing goods or services, including consumer protection and regulations on irregular business practices.
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OptionalBusiness Analysis knowledge
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business …
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OptionalImmigration Law knowledge
The regulations to follow to ensure compliance during investigations or advice in immigration cases and file handling.
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OptionalTourism Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the tourism and hotels sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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OptionalCorporate Law knowledge
The legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stakeholders.
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OptionalEnvironmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry knowledge
Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …
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OptionalInternational Law knowledge
The binding rules and regulations in the relations between states and nations, and legal systems dealing with countries rather than private citizens.
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OptionalPolitics knowledge
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalSocial Justice knowledge
The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.
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OptionalTrade Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the wholesale and retail trade sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalLegislation In Agriculture knowledge
Body of regional, national and European laws enacted in the field of agriculture and forestry concerning various issues such as product quality, environmental protection and trade.
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OptionalTransportation Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the transportation and infrastructure sectors, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalAsylum Systems knowledge
The systems which grant refugees who flee persecution or harm in their home nation access to protection in another nation.
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OptionalEcological Principles knowledge
The understanding of how an ecosystem functions and its relationship to environmental planning and design.
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OptionalEnergy Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the energy sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalMining Sector Policies knowledge
The public administration and regulatory aspects of the mining sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
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OptionalAdvise On Foreign Affairs Policies skill
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
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OptionalAdvise On Government Policy Compliance skill
Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in …
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OptionalAnalyse Community Needs skill
Identify and respond to specific social problems in a community, delineating the extent of the problem and outline the level of resources required to address it and identifying the existing …
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OptionalAnalyse Economic Trends skill
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
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OptionalAnalyse Foreign Affairs Policies skill
Analyse the existing policies for the handling of foreign affairs within a government or public organisation in order to evaluate them and search for improvements.
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OptionalAnalyse Goal Progress skill
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and …
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OptionalAnalyse Market Financial Trends skill
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
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OptionalApply Conflict Management skill
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to …
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OptionalAssess Risk Factors skill
Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.
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OptionalBuild Community Relations skill
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
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OptionalBuild International Relations skill
Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.
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OptionalCarry Out Strategic Research skill
Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.
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OptionalConduct Educational Activities skill
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
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OptionalConduct Public Presentations skill
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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OptionalCoordinate Events skill
Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.
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OptionalDevelop Educational Resources skill
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
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OptionalDevelop Media Strategy skill
Create the strategy on the type of content to be delivered to the target groups and which media to be used, taking into account the characteristics of the target audience …
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OptionalDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalDevelop Promotional Tools skill
Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.
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OptionalEnsure Information Transparency skill
Ensure that required or requested information is provided clearly and completely, in a manner which does not explicitly withhold information, to the public or requesting parties.
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OptionalEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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OptionalFix Meetings skill
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
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OptionalInspect Government Policy Compliance skill
Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance with government policies which apply to the organisation.
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OptionalKeep Task Records skill
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
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OptionalLiaise With Cultural Partners skill
Establish and maintain sustainable partnerships with cultural authorities, sponsors and other cultural institutions.
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OptionalLiaise With Politicians skill
Liaise with officials fulfilling important political and legislative roles in governments in order to ensure productive communication and build relations.
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OptionalManage Government-funded Programmes skill
Implement and monitor the development of projects subsidized by regional, national or European authorities.
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OptionalMonitor Company Policy skill
Monitor the company's policy and propose improvements to the company.
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OptionalObserve New Developments In Foreign Countries skill
Observe political, economic and societal developments in the assigned country, gather and report relevant information to the relevant institution.
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OptionalOversee Quality Control skill
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OptionalPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalPerform Resource Planning skill
Estimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalPromote Cultural Venue Events skill
Work together with museum or any art facility staff to develop and promote its events and programme.
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OptionalPromote Environmental Awareness skill
Calculate the carbon footprint of business processes and other practices in order to promote sustainability and to raise awareness for the environmental impact.
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OptionalProvide Improvement Strategies skill
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.
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OptionalShow Intercultural Awareness skill
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OptionalWork Within Communities skill
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.
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OptionalAdvise On Economic Development skill
Advise organisations and institutions on the factors and steps they could take which would promote and ensure economic stability and growth.
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OptionalAnalyse Education System skill
Analyse various aspects of the school and education system, such as the relation between the cultural origin of the students and their educational opportunities, the apprenticeship programmes or the objectives …
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OptionalAnalyse Irregular Migration skill
Analyse and assess the systems which are involved in organising or facilitating irregular migration in order to develop strategies to end irregular migration and sanction those facilitating it.
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OptionalAttend Parliament Plenaries skill
Assist and provide support in the parliament plenaries by revising documents, communicating with other parties, and ensuring an smooth running of the sessions.
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OptionalCreate Cultural Venue Outreach Policies skill
Draw up outreach policies for the museum and any art facility, and a programme of activities directed at all target audiences. Set up a network of exterior contacts to relay …
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OptionalDevelop Agricultural Policies skill
Develop programmes for the development of new technologies and methodologies in agriculture, as well as the development and implementation of improved sustainability and environmental awareness in agriculture.
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OptionalDevelop Competition Policies skill
Develop policies and programmes which regulate practices of free trade and competition between businesses and ban practices which impede free trade, by controlling firms attempting to dominate a market, monitoring …
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OptionalDevelop Cultural Activities skill
Develop activities adapted to the outreach and/or audience. Take into account difficulties and needs observed and identified from the perspective of enhancing curiosity and general capability to access to art …
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OptionalDevelop Cultural Policies skill
Develop programmes which aim to promote cultural activities and cultural engagement in a community or nation, and which regulate the organisation of cultural institutions, facilities and events.
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OptionalDevelop Immigration Policies skill
Develop strategies for improved efficiency in immigration and asylum procedures, as well as strategies aiming to end irregular migration and establishing sanctions for those facilitating irregular migration.
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OptionalEnable Access To Services skill
Enable access to the different services which may be available to people with precarious legal status such as immigrants and offenders on probation in order to secure their inclusion in …
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OptionalEstablish Relationship With The Media skill
Adopt a professional attitude to respond effectively to the demands of the media.
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OptionalEvaluate Cultural Venue Programmes skill
Assist with the appraisal and evaluation of museum and any art facility programmes and activities.
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OptionalFoster Dialogue In Society skill
Foster intercultural dialogue in civil society on a variety of controversial topics such as religious and ethical issues.
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OptionalInvestigate Competition Restrictions skill
Investigate practices and methodologies used by businesses or organisations which restrict free trade and competition, and which facilitate market dominance by a single firm, in order to identify the causes …
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OptionalLiaise With Event Sponsors skill
Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.
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OptionalManage Cultural Facility skill
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility. Organise all activities and coordinate the different departments functioning within a cultural facility. Develop a plan of action and arrange the necessary …
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OptionalPrepare Government Funding Dossiers skill
Prepare dossiers to request government funding.
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OptionalPresent A Cause skill
Present the motives and objectives of a certain cause, such as a charity cause or political campaign, to individuals or larger audience in order to gather support for the cause.
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OptionalPromote Agricultural Policies skill
Promote the inclusion of agricultural programmes on a local and national level, in order to acquire support for agricultural development and sustainability awareness.
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OptionalPromote Free Trade skill
Develop strategies for the promotion of free trade, open competition between businesses for the development of economic growth, in order to gain support for free trade and competition regulation policies.
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OptionalPromote Human Rights Implementation skill
Promote the implementation of programs which stipulate agreements, binding or non-binding, concerning human rights in order to further improve efforts to decrease discrimination, violence, unjust imprisonment or other human rights …
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OptionalPromote Inclusion In Organisations skill
Promote diversity and equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
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OptionalSupervise Advocacy Work skill
Manage the aim to influence political, economic and social decisions. Make sure ethics and policies are followed.
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OptionalWork With Cultural Venue Specialists skill
Call upon the competence of other professionals and specialists, from within and outside the organisation, to contribute to activities and provide documents to improve public access to collections and exhibitions.
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