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£35,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 months)
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Job description
Seeking a person with a strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning.
Job description
- Lead parliamentary engagement for the organisation, ensuring MPs and peers are briefed effectively and engaged at the right moments.
- Identify and engage the most relevant MPs, peers and parliamentary staff on key issues, reports, parliamentary moments and campaign activity
- Draft and circulate high-quality parliamentary briefings, email updates and other materials for MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
- Organise meetings with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff, including preparing agendas, briefings and follow-up actions
- Monitor parliamentary developments, including debates, questions, statements, select committee activity and relevant legislation, and advise colleagues on opportunities for engagement
- Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, roundtables, receptions and campaign actions
- Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts, engagement and follow-up
- Investigate the possibility of forming an APPG on the implementation of Covid Inquiry Recommendations with a suitable Member of Parliament as the chair.
- Support the development and delivery of campaign activity that advances the organisation’s objectives.
- Contribute to campaign planning around major reports, anniversaries, parliamentary moments and external developments
- Assist with drafting campaign materials, including action briefings, supporter emails, event materials and other public-facing content as needed
- Assist with press and media work where required, including drafting press releases, statements, media briefings and ops notes
- Assist with drafting clear and sensitive communications for members and supporters where needed
- Attend campaign activities where required, including meetings and events
- Work flexibly across a small team and support colleagues in different areas of work where needed
Person specification
Essential
- Strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning
- Experience of engaging effectively with MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
- Experience of drafting clear, persuasive briefings and other written materials for political or policy audiences
- Understanding of how to monitor parliamentary activity and translate it into practical next steps
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to handle external engagement quickly, professionally and sensitively
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
- Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs and public policy
- Flexible and willing to contribute across different areas of work in a small team
- Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
Desirable
- Experience of working in a parliamentary, political, campaigning or policy environment
- Experience of supporting parliamentary events, briefings or stakeholder engagement activity
- Experience of working across campaigning, communications and policy in a small team
Covid-19 has affected us all, but some communities were disproportionately impacted, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities and disabled people, so we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from those backgrounds.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
Organisation
Posted on: 23 March 2026
Closing date: 20 April 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Advice / Information, Campaigns, Communications, Policy, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Engagement / Outreach, Justice, Monitoring and Evaluation, Politics, Public Affairs, Public Health, Strategy, Statutory, Governance / Management
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Remote (Remote)
128.51 miles
£30000.00-£35000.00 per year
Permanent
Job description
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote with travel to Westminster approx. twice a month
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £31,918.98 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Advocacy & Government Relations Officer:
- providing day-to-day support for the whole advocacy team
- undertaking core advocacy tasks such as leading on daily political and media monitoring
- conducting online research to add value and support overall work of the team
- providing meeting and event support
- assisting with preparation of briefings for parliamentary debates
- reporting on the outcome of campaigns to the advocacy team
- content creation for the advocacy web pages
- general administrative duties
About the Advocacy team:
The Advocacy & Government Relations team leads the charity in influencing decision-makers and those whose policies, practices and decisions affect cat welfare across the UK. The small, highly motivated team works to influence legislators (national and devolved governments), professional organisations and corporates. The team has successfully influenced the law on microchipping, pet theft and commercial kitten sales in England and worked with the Scottish Government to regulate cat breeding and rehoming activities. The team also runs digital campaigns as part of its strategy.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Advocacy & Government Relations Officer:
- lives within a commutable (within one hour) distance of Westminster
- experience working in advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns) and knowledge of UK political systems
- proven experience extracting relevant information from political monitoring sources
- strong administration skills, including project and spreadsheet management
- experience, or an understanding, of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g Ministers, MSPs, MLAs, MPs, etc
- experience completing online and desk research
- experience or understanding of event organisation
- experience preparing PowerPoint presentations
- proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- agile, happy to be hands-on and help in all areas of the advocacy team
- confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Zoom and MS Teams)
- knowledge of our work and campaigns and an understanding of the charity sector
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 20th April 2026
Virtual interview date: 11th & 12th May 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. Virtual interview with task
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Organisation
Cats Protection
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Refreshed on: 10 April 2026
Closing date: 20 April 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: AI26
Tags: Administration, Advocacy
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Remote
£32258 per annum
Full-time
Contract ( Fixed Term (24 months))
Job description
Full Time – Fixed Term (24 months) | £32,258 per annum plus benefits | Location: Fully Remote (UK based)
We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity. Our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals, supporting services to help our beneficiaries and driving research.
We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
About the role
This is a policy and public affairs role focused on influencing UK Government, Parliament and the NHS.
You will support our work by combining policy analysis with hands-on political engagement. This includes:
This is a fast-paced role with shifting priorities, linked to the political cycle.
Do you have…
If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working on a fully remote (UK based) basis. If you are local to the Bath area, there is the option to work on a hybrid basis from our central Bath office at least 20% of your time each month.
How to apply
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answering the supporting questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
We particularly welcome qualified applicants from the global majority, as they are under-represented in the team.
Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Friday 24th April at 9am.
REF-227 847
We’re a dedicated, inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity. Our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals, supporting services to help our beneficiaries and driving research.
We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
About the role
This is a policy and public affairs role focused on influencing UK Government, Parliament and the NHS.
You will support our work by combining policy analysis with hands-on political engagement. This includes:
- Drafting briefings, parliamentary questions and stakeholder communications
- Monitoring political and policy developments and advising on their implications
- Supporting engagement with MPs, peers, civil servants and NHS stakeholders
- Contributing to consultations and policy submissions
- Helping deliver parliamentary activity, including APPG work and events
This is a fast-paced role with shifting priorities, linked to the political cycle.
Do you have…
- A good understanding of how UK politics and policymaking works in practice, and how organisations influence it
- Experience in a policy, public affairs or political role (for example in Parliament, a charity, consultancy or government)
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise material for political audiences
- The ability to interpret complex information and explain what matters and why
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working on a fully remote (UK based) basis. If you are local to the Bath area, there is the option to work on a hybrid basis from our central Bath office at least 20% of your time each month.
How to apply
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answering the supporting questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
We particularly welcome qualified applicants from the global majority, as they are under-represented in the team.
Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Friday 24th April at 9am.
REF-227 847
Organisation
Posted on: 10 April 2026
Closing date: 24 April 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 227847
Tags: Policy
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