I have a voice (IHAV)

👀 If a recruiter googled you today, what would they find? This was one of the questions posed by recruitment experts Ellwood Atfield at our ‘Breaking In: Public Affairs, Policy & Comms’ workshop last Thursday. Bringing together students, graduates, and early-career professionals, the evening was packed with practical advice on breaking into the industry and standing out in an increasingly competitive job market. One of our biggest highlights?  The fascinating discussion around digital footprints and how our online presence can shape professional opportunities, influence first impressions, and even impact how recruiters perceive us before we’ve stepped into an interview.  We’re still buzzing from the energy in the room. The level of engagement from attendees was incredible, with thoughtful questions and valuable personal perspectives shared throughout the evening.  A huge thank you to Kate Hannagan, Josh Gray, and Rachel Smith from Ellwood Atfield for delivering such an insightful workshop, and to every single attendee who made the room so engaging! 📸 Photos from the evening by Sophie Frear. Some of our attendees: Amy Turner, Katie Trembath, Aoylid Hossain, Su Aydın, Charlotte Whittle, Isabelle Roberts-Holmes, Munagala Sudeepthi, Afnan Ghulam, Sylvie Bunyan, Shauna Alokwem. #PublicAffairs #PolicyCareers #GraduateCareers #YouthVoices

We are hosting a FREE WORKSHOP with recruitment experts Ellwood Atfield. The job market is more competitive than ever, especially for graduates trying to set foot in public affairs, policy and communications roles for the first time.   If you've ever struggled navigating the job market, or you simply want to learn more about how to put your best foot forward for these roles, this workshop was designed to help students, graduates and young professionals stand out and take their next career steps with confidence.    Attendees will hear directly from industry experts who understand the sectors inside out, covering:  🗳️ CV and cover letter tips  🗳️ Building a strong professional network  🗳️ Presenting yourself with confidence in interviews    ...  👥 Who's it for: Students, graduates and young professionals considering a career (or career change) in public affairs, policy or communications.    📅 When: Thursday 15th October 2026   5:00pm - 7:00pm (please arrive by 4:45pm).    📍 Where: Holborn, London  (Full address will be shared with registered attendees closer to the date).    This is a popular event and spaces are LIMITED, so sign up early to guarantee your place. Spots are first come, first served, and we'll be operating a waitlist, so please only register if you are able to attend in-person.    🔗 To sign up, please fill out our event registration form linked below. For any questions, email Sophie@Ihaveavoice.org.uk    Event Link: https://lnkd.in/emFdc3Gq

OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Economics Internship Launch your career in energy, economics and policy consulting. Join Talan as an Intern Economist and gain hands-on experience supporting real client projects across energy, climate, sustainability and public policy. You’ll build skills in research, data analysis, report writing and consulting, with guidance from experienced economists and consultants throughout the placement. Apply now to start your consulting career with Talan. Send your CV and cover letter to rebecca@ihaveavoice.org.uk by 5pm 13th August. Access the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/emN4ZBY2

Do you want to do something fun this summer where you'll meet like-minded young people and work together to take climate action? If you're based in West Yorkshire and aged 11-18 then this scheme is for you! Find out more and sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/ez6WqcEf #climateaction #youthvoice #summerprogramme #Bradford #WestYorkshire Bradford District Green Party, Youth Work Unit Yorkshire & the Humber CIO, Climate Action Leeds, Leeds Climate Commission, GenEarth, Young Green Briton Challenge

An important evening at the House of Commons last night, celebrating the launch of the APPG for Schools, Learning and Assessment’s new report: ‘Empowering students as democratic citizens: how schools and colleges can prepare young people for votes at 16.’ 🗳️ It was great to connect with other organisations championing youth participation, and an absolute pleasure to meet Dr Freya Aquarone in person, the brilliant researcher behind the report. 🤔 So how do we actually prepare young people for votes at 16?? 💬 At I have a voice CIC, we believe the answer lies in empowering young people through youth-led delivery, alongside backing teachers with the resources needed to bring meaningful political education to ALL students. -- We are incredibly proud to have been part of this vital conversation. Not only was our written submission published, but the report also featured oral evidence from our very own Alishba Amir: 📝 "While voting is a vast part of any democratic system, democracy does, in fact, go further than this, ensuring that young people have a voice in any decision that affects their life and future." 📝 -- Thank you again for having us! We look forward to continuing our work to empower the next generation, build their confidence, and support their participation in our democracy. 🗳️✨ #VotesAt16 #YouthVoices #RepresentationOfThePeopleBill

Are you looking to start your career in sustainability, policy, government programme delivery and / or consultancy? Then why not apply to become a Low Carbon Scheme Administrator with our brilliant partner Talan... In this role you will develop an understanding of government programmes, and the wider energy and policy landscape, while building your organisational and stakeholder engagement skills. You can work from their London or Birmingham office. Download the job description and apply via https://lnkd.in/emN4ZBY2 #career #internship #sustainability

We're looking for a new member to join our team as a youth worker to support our growing network of young Democracy Ambassadors and help deliver our campaign objectives of quality political education for all. Part time, 2–3 days per week remote role (UK based) You'll bring:  Experience working with young people.  Excellent communication and facilitation skills and a knack for engaging young people in a meaningful way.  A passion for democracy, participation and social impact.  Strong organisation and relationship-building abilities.  A commitment to inclusion and empowering diverse voices.    In return you’ll receive:  Flexible remote working.  A part-time role that fits around other commitments (there will be some after-hours work between 5 and 8pm to work around the young people’s school and work).  The opportunity to play a key role in a small organisation.  The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's democratic participation. Application deadline: 5pm 2nd August 2026 Full details here: https://lnkd.in/edS5iQhE

WHAT AN EVENING! 📣 A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Local Democracy Explained event last week, and an even bigger thank you to our phenomenal panellists Louis Carserides, Ria P., and Adam Keenan. Seeing a room packed with young people, and a cross-party panel of politicians sharing their raw, honest insights into why they got involved and what goes on behind closed council doors and how people can push for change… This is exactly why we do what we do! 🌟 We are incredibly proud of our network of young people. The curiosity, passion, and vital youth voices brought to this room are proof that the future of politics is in excellent hands, and we can’t wait to see what you all do next. Finally, a huge thank you to one of our sponsors GK Strategy for hosting us and for continuously championing our mission to support underrepresented youth voices in the political sector. Without you, this night wouldn’t have been possible! We had a great time, and we can’t wait to host you all again! 👀 Weren’t able to make it? That’s okay! We’d love to have you next time. We’re always looking for new ways to help young people kickstart their careers in politics. Shoot us a follow here, or join our mailing list below for the next event! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dkGPMqR7 Signed, The I Have A Voice Team! 📣