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Location: Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast
Salary: £32,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Interview date will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.
This is a full time fixed-term position for one year (with possible extension subject to funding).
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Devolved Nations to help us build on this momentum.
The role of the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations is vital to achieving our UK-wide advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures in the devolved nations.
You will lead on projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians, such as our access to treatments and early detection work, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver Breakthrough T1D’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.
Experience required
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Experience of working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs stakeholders to influence policy and to influence public/stakeholder discourse across the devolved nations
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Experience of leading public affairs delivery in at least one (preferably all) of the devolved nations
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Experience in analysing Government policy in-depth and creating policy briefings
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Experience of drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions
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Experience of communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels
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Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in a public affairs and policy-based environment
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Experience of organising stakeholder events
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
Thank you!
We are looking for an experienced, thoughtful Operations Lead to join our small,
purpose-led CIC. The Operations Lead is central to how Power & Integrity functions day-
to-day, supporting both the running of operations and the development of the systems
and processes that help us work more effectively as we grow. The postholder holds the
operational backbone of the organisation, providing trusted executive and
administrative support, coordinating our consultancy portfolio, supporting financial
processes, and strengthening the systems that allow our work to land reliably and on
time.
Working closely with the Co-Chairs, the Operations, Governance and Risk Committee,
our consultancy, impact and the finance function, the postholder combines hands-on
operational delivery with coordination across our consulting and wider engagements.
This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys constructing workflows,
anticipating needs, spotting risks early, and creating processes that allow others to do
their best work.
This is not a polished corporate operations role. We are a small organisation, still
evolving how we work, so this role would suit someone who enjoys building, shaping, and
improving systems over time, rather than stepping into something already fully formed.
The role carries responsibility for coordination, administration and reliable delivery. The
postholder enables and supports decision-making, governance and delivery, working
within agreed processes and escalating appropriately, and grows their scope over time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly organised individual with either registered healthcare status or an experienced commissioner of healthcare services and a passion for supporting people with long-term health conditions like ME.
As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of our Healthcare Services. As our CQC Registered Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the team and assuring effective and safe services for people with ME of all ages and their families.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will also play a pivotal role in developing our services, drive performance and optimise processes, and enhance service delivery to take action with impact to better support individuals living with ME.
Job Purpose
Working closely with the Director of Operations, the Clinical Lead will play a pivotal role in leading and developing Action for ME’s clinical Healthcare Services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care for individuals affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The postholder will be responsible for clinical oversight, service development, and leadership, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes for children and adults with ME and will be the CQC Registered Manager for the service.
At present, Healthcare Services is a small team with two physiotherapists and one doctor (specialist GP), with plans to recruit more.
We are keen to develop and expand our services, building on the small amount of spot purchasing from local commissioning boards and exploring a diagnosing and prescribing offer. We are also keen to explore the potential of increasing the range of disciplines offered within the team. You will play a key role in contributing to, and delivering, the strategy for our Healthcare Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support and expertise to Action for ME's Healthcare Services, ensuring evidence-based, person-centred care.
- Act as Registered Manager for CQC (Care Quality Commission) purposes and ensure that the service meets all required standards.
- Lead the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and best practices in line with national guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise and support healthcare professionals within the service, offering guidance, mentorship, and training.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including NHS services, researchers, and others, to enhance healthcare provision for people with ME.
- Ensure the service complies with regulatory and safeguarding standards, including CQC requirements where applicable.
- Monitor and evaluate service delivery, using data-driven insights to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience.
- Provide expert advice on complex cases, supporting the team with clinical decision-making.
- Designated Safeguarding Officer for Healthcare Services.
- Represent Action for ME at external forums, conferences, and policy discussions.
Person specification
All criteria noted below are essential requirements of the role.
Qualifications
- A registered healthcare professional (e.g., doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist) with active professional registration (GMC, NMC, HCPC or equivalent) OR an experienced commissioner of healthcare services with experience of quality assurance, safeguarding and compliance.
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive clinical experience in chronic illness management OR sound understanding of clinical practice, ideally with expertise in ME or related conditions and a clear understanding of the challenges faced by people with ME.
- An understanding of Care Quality Commission regulatory requirements.
- Proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting, including team management and service development.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
- A sound understanding and experience of safeguarding children/young people and vulnerable adults.
- Experience in training and mentoring healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of NHS structures and commissioning processes.
- An understanding of working within the third sector or charitable organisations.
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and the ability to quickly learn relevant bespoke software systems.
Attitudes
- Commitment to patient-centred care and advocacy for people with ME.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.