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MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
This role will ensure that Women’s Aid can achieve influence and change across a range of domestic abuse related policy areas, supporting the Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs to implement a departmental strategy, and leading a team to successfully deliver operational plans in support of the strategy. The post holder will enhance the profile of Women’s Aid among decision makers and the public, and represent the needs of victims and survivors of violence against women to policy makers and influencers including the UK Government and Parliament.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT
- To ensure the management and delivery of a programme of policy work and campaigning to further the aims and objectives of Women's Aid.
- To oversee the delivery of the annual business plan in relation to PA&C work in consultation with team members and other internal colleagues and to monitor and evaluate the success of those targets on an annual cycle.
- To manage special short term projects concerned with the development or operation of Women’s Aid as required.
- To keep the Head of the team appraised of issues of strategic importance in relation to policy, public affairs or campaigns work or other related announcements/upcoming announcements from Westminster.
- To maintain the profile of Women’s Aid proactively and to contribute to Women’s Aid fundraising, publicity and PR priorities and events as required.
- To carry out the day to day management, supervision, appraisal and development of staff in the Campaigns and Policy team to ensure high quality service and achievement of the annual business plan.
Campaigning and Influencing
- To oversee the development and delivery of consultation, information, advice, and resources, on campaigns and policy on domestic abuse, to the national network of local Women’s Aid organisations, relevant agencies and partnerships, as well as Women’s Aid national team.
- To provide policy support for relevant national campaigns, including Women’s Aid’s flagship ‘Deserve to be Heard’ campaign, to raise the profile of violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and Women's Aid among target stakeholders.
- To oversee proactive secretariat support to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Domestic Violence and Abuse.
- To play a key role in Women’s Aid’s strategic engagement and influencing with key decisions makers at local and national level, working with the Head of the team and senior management to build and maintain important relationships in Westminster and with key influencers.
- To manage effective partnerships with government, statutory voluntary agencies and private sector companies, and to represent Women’s Aid to promote Women’s Aid profile and policies, as required.
- To oversee Women’s Aid’s response to public policy consultation requests from Government and parliament, working in partnership with other VAWG organisations to coordinate responses on key policy areas.
- To ensure that legislation, policy and practice on domestic abuse is monitored and analysed to support campaigns, public affairs and policy priorities for Women’s Aid.
- To support the sign off process of policy related media outputs, quality assuring all external reports and working across teams to ensure policy priorities are reflected across the wider organisation.
- To represent Women’s Aid in the media, in Parliament and Westminster and deputise for the Head of the team when required.
- To work with the Media and Communications team to maximise opportunities for Women’s Aid on social and conventional media and ensure the effective and professional promotion of the role, profile and campaigns of Women’s Aid and the impact of domestic abuse on women and children; and support the development of relevant education, training and publicity materials.
- To take part at Women’s Aid AGM and Annual conference as required and present regular written reports as necessary.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Campaigns and Policy Manager
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of planning and delivering successful public affairs and policy strategies to achieve change in a national charity.
- Experience for bringing together a range of external stakeholders on a particular campaigns or policy project.
- Experience of writing briefings and reports for a political audience.
- Experience of developing engaging policy, public affairs and campaign literature.
- Experience of line management
- Experience of meeting with Parliamentarians and other key external stakeholders.
- Experience of stakeholder management and working in partnership with other charities.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent understanding of, and experience in, public affairs.
- Excellent understanding of the government departments Women’s Aid works with and levers to influence in the context of VAWG and/or domestic abuse
- An excellent understanding of the Parliamentary and legislative processes.
- Robust understanding of the issues facing women and children affected by domestic and abuse.
Desirable
- A clear understanding of the work of Women’s Aid and its members and partners.
- An understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls players and history.
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication, networking, public speaking and writing skills for a range of audiences, including survivors of domestic abuse and politicians.
- Ability and intellectual curiosity to work with politicians across the political spectrum, including holding decision-making within the context of VAWG
- Demonstrable ability of having developed relationships and worked with MPs and advisers
- Ability to be agile, responsive and rapidly reprioritise
- Demonstrable policy and influencing skills.
- Ability to draft excellent and influential reports and briefings.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy team.
- Demonstrate commitment to the aims of Women’s Aid, its member organisations and its partners.
- Good IT skills and ability to be administratively self-serving.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be self-motivated.
- Ability to carry out in depth analysis of complex policy information and disseminate to key audiences
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well in the media and to dissolve complex arguments into easily understandable and persuasive conversation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities;
- Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.
The NSPCC exists to prevent cruelty to children. We are looking for an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to help us shape law, policy and practice to ensure children in England can grow up free from abuse.
This is a key role in an award-winning, high-performing team with an inclusive, supportive and empowering team dynamic.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading key areas of the NSPCC’s policy and public affairs work and will have an in-depth understanding of the current policy landscape around preventing and tackling abuse - particularly child protection and children's social care.
Managing members of the team and working closely with senior leaders, the postholder will devise and deliver effective influencing strategies, strengthen our relationships with policymakers and make a significant contribution to keeping children safe.
The successful candidate will be passionate about preventing abuse and a skilled policy specialist with a strong track record in achieving change. An excellent communicator and with a track record of managing effect teams, they will pride themselves on producing high quality policy calls and public affairs strategies.
Save the Children has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, influential and experienced political operative to join us as Head of Politics and Public Affairs, a challenging and highly rewarding senior role, where you will lead and develop a team of strategic political experts to develop and deliver high-impact change strategies.
- Are you a highly organised and strategic individual with significant operational experience of UK political structures, processes and trends in Westminster, Whitehall and beyond?
- Do you enjoy forging strong relationships with a wide range of political stakeholders, finding ways to appeal to people of differing political values?
- Are you committed to helping to lead and manage a high-performing team of colleagues?
- Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?
If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Job Purpose
As the Head of Politics and Public Affairs, you will identify lobbying opportunities, enable colleagues and partners to exploit them fully using powerful evidence, trusted relationships, and innovative and creative tactics, and to build high-value relationships with key players across Westminster and Whitehall. Plus, you will manage political risk for the organisation and support senior leaders in having impact for children.
About the division
Save the Children UK's (SCUK's) Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Division exists to influence debates, policies and practices in favour of children's rights. The evidence bases and thought leadership positions developed through our research and our programming support for children in the UK allow us to build advocacy strategies to ensure local partners, national governments and multilateral bodies know about the problems we have identified and the solutions available.
Main Accountabilities
- Lead Save the Children's relationships with the UK government and soft-power institutions, and lead on monitoring and mitigating political risk
- Represent Save the Children externally, actively networking and building constructive relationships with multilateral institutions, government ministers, special advisers, priority parliamentarians, senior officials, political parties, opinion formers and media
- Maintain (and share with other teams and our partners) an ongoing strategic overview of political trends
- Lead an engagement strategy with key UK soft power institutions
- Lead and manage a high performing team to operate as a centre of excellence on analysing power and politics for the rest of the organisation and our partners
- Contribute to the success of Save the Children UK's mission teams, by ensuring that resource and technical expertise is provided to missions
- Forge new and innovative partnerships for influence and build effective relationships with other civil society organisations and political actors
- Ensure support and guidance is provided to regional and country programme staff
- Manage the team budget effectively
Person Profile
- Ability to think and plan strategically, with evidence of securing significant policy changes through the successful design and execution of lobbying strategies in the UK and in multilateral organisations
- Significant operational experience of UK political structures, processes and trends
- Holding a wide range of external contacts – covering special advisers, ministers, parliamentarians, senior civil servants and national media.
- Significant experience of executing integrated change strategies covering research, advocacy, policy rebuttal, public mobilisation, insight work and media planning
- Proven ability to set clear direction, effectively prioritise a large and complex workload, plan and implement influencing strategies, and manage varied expectations and deadlines.
- Experience of line managing, mentoring and supporting high-performing teams
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- A professional, flexible and highly organised approach to your work
- A firm commitment to Save the Children's mission, values and approach (includes child focus, equal opportunities)
Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.
Remote Working:
The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
What we do
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
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Location: Homeworking with some in person meetings (government guidance dependent). Hot desking options available
Hours: Full Time Equivalent 35 hours per week (part time and flexible working arrangements considered)
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Leave: 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays
Become is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our dynamic and ambitious team.
This pivotal role will drive forward our policy and research agenda, develop impactful relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure care experienced young people are helping to shape our policy & campaigning work.
You will bring experience of policy development and research on social policy issues; have a track record of effectively influencing government policy; be a natural collaborator, networker and relationship builder; and have knowledge of the care system and the issues faced by children in care and care leavers.
At Become we value and celebrate people’s diversity and believe this strengthens our team. As an organisation serving children in care and care leavers, we are keen to receive applications from people with experience of care and recognise the importance of having care experienced staff within our team. We are also actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from people with disabilities, from Black, Asian & Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQ communities.
If you think you can do the job well, and bring passion and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of children in care and care leavers, then we want to hear from you!
How to apply: Please provide a CV and no more than two A4 pages detailing your suitability for the role.Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application.
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 23 January and applications should be sent by email.
Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 7 February
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact our Director of Policy, Campaigns and Communications, Clare Bracey.
Become is here to make a difference to individual lives right now, and the care system as a whole for future generations. Since 1992 we’v... Read more
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Title: Local Public Affairs Manager
Salary: Up to £35086 (plus London Allowance of £3500 if applicable) - with flexibility for the right candidate
Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week. Job Share and Flexible hours will be considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: 89 Albert Embankment, London
Closing date: 2nd February 2022
Interview date: TBC
For over 70 years Marie Curie has worked to deliver a better end of life experience for everyone. A key part of that mission means building our research evidence base and using this to campaign for the changes needed from national and local decisionmakers in order to improve those experiences.
The Policy and Research Directorate at Marie Curie brings together our policy, public affairs, and research work to maximise impact. Our work is focussed on addressing four key themes key to delivering the best possible end of life experience for all - physical and mental health and wellbeing; financial security; relationships, carers and bereavement; and inequity in end of life experience.
The Local Public Affairs Manager is a new role in the directorate, and will manage our work engaging public policy decisionmakers in localities across England, and also provide support for local and regional engagement across the devolved UK nations. The role will work to develop relationships with Local Authorities, local MPs and other key decisionmakers, and to work with them to improve end of life experience for everyone across their locality.
The post holder will be part of the Policy and Public Affairs, England team and will also work closely with colleagues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with colleagues across the charity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in public affairs, and a passion for social justice, and challenging inequalities in care and experience is crucial. Understanding of how health and social care policy is set at a local and regional level is important to the role.
We know that the UK has profound inequalities in end of life care. Challenging these are at the heart of our work, and to do that as effectively as we can, we need a diverse team. We are inclusive and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, class, religion, disability, nationality, or political affiliation.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
About Us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
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The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has a vision of a world with good mental health for all. Their focus is on preventing mental health problems and improving people's wellbeing. They do this through research, creating new evidence-based solutions, making practical support available and advocating for change. MHF is now recruiting a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager to develop and implement their national policy and public affairs programme and work closely with colleagues in the Communications and Fundraising Directorate to ensure the Foundation's campaigns achieve maximum impact.
Please note this role would expect 2-3 days in their Glasgow office when restrictions are lifted.
As a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager you will influence policymakers and opinion-formers, to achieve the goals of our strategic plan for prevention and develop the national policy function through the design and delivery of strategic policy initiatives. You will also implement national public affairs campaigns through a range of influencing methods to a variety of stakeholders to achieve change and represent the Foundation at conferences, policy forums, parliaments and in the media. Line managing the Policy & Public Affairs Officer and occasionally consultants, volunteers and interns in a supportive and professional manner is also part of this role alongside writing content, articles and blogs on the key issues and helping support the development of effective public messaging on policy.
To be successful as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager you will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of public policy relevant to mental health, evidenced knowledge and understanding of social inequalities and an understanding of the structures and working of the Scottish Parliament. Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, advocacy, influencing and campaigning is essential as is the ability to quickly pick up and critique new policy, research, political agendas and opportunities.
To apply, please click on the Apply button.
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Closing date: 13/02/2022
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Summary
We are seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our charitable mission in Wales and support the wales team to drive improvements in diabetes care. This is a senior role to support the development of Diabetes UK's policy positions and develop, design and deliver the charity's campaigns in Wales in collaboration with colleagues from across the UK.
The role will support the National Director to bring astute political influencing and engage positively with parliamentarians, Welsh Government ministers, senior leaders within the NHS and key decision makers and opinion formers in Wales.
Interviews: w/c 21 February 2022 (location TBC)
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:
- To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make
- To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer
If you have any questions, please contact
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
As policy and public affairs manager, you will play a key role in interpreting the current political and healthcare environment in order that we may have greatest traction to improve diabetes care in Wales. You will collaborate with colleagues in Wales and across the UK ensuring alignment to our organisational priorities and that our campaigns and policy positions are fit for purpose in the context of the Wales systems.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of developing previous policy positions and of influencing the policy development process of external agencies such as the NHS, Welsh Parliament. Building productive relationships and being able to communicate in a compelling way with a wide range of people, demonstrating strong personal credibility and excellent interpersonal skills are also essential to this role.
Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, creating a world where... Read more
As the government prepares a ‘once in a generation’ redesign of the system of financial services policy and regulation in the UK, there could be no better time to use your skills in influencing policy and government to help make sure the financial system works for people and planet.
As Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Finance Innovation Lab you will use your deep experience of creating policy change to develop and implement the Lab’s public affairs strategy. Your first class networking, relationship-building and communication skills will help you build support among parliamentarians and policy-makers, and bring our community of allies together to support effective advocacy campaigns to create a more just, sustainable, resilient and democratic system. You will love getting to grips with the complex area of financial sector policy, but will be able to focus on winning the key changes that can help create transformative shifts to help the system work for people and planet.
In this role you will:
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develop and implement the Lab’s public affairs strategy, based on building the power of our community of allies to create policy change.
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build relationships and support among parliamentarians, policy-makers, journalists, influencers and allies.
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create opportunities to increase awareness and support for Lab and community partner advocacy campaigns among political audiences, including organising and attending meetings and events.
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draft accurate briefings and other materials to shape relevant political debate, including undertaking some policy research.
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monitor political and policy developments to help adapt our strategy to take advantage of new information and opportunities.
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help coordinate advocacy with partner organisations.
Your profile
We’re looking for an experienced, strategic and effective Policy and Public Affairs Manager. Your key skills and experience will be:
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understanding how to create policy change, including:
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experience in advocacy or public affairs with success in influencing UK government policy.
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thorough knowledge of parliamentary procedures and policy-making and regulatory processes.
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good Westminster and Whitehall contacts.
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networking, relationship-building and communication skills. You’ll thrive on building strong connections with policy makers and allies.
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policy development skills, including an ability to understand complex issues and identify advocacy demands that are achievable but transformative.
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a very strong commitment to the aims and values of the Lab, and a passion for using your skills to transform the financial system for people and planet. This includes a demonstrable dedication to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and an openness to continual reflection, learning and development.
A good understanding of UK financial sector policy is desirable but not essential.
About the Lab
The Finance Innovation Lab is a UK charity working to transform the financial system for people and planet.
Dysfunctions in the financial system lie at the root of many of today’s challenges, from climate change and economic crises, to poverty, marginalisation, and inequality.
We believe it doesn’t have to be this way.
We work for deep, lasting change to the financial system to make it democratic, sustainable, just and resilient. We create this change by building the power of a community of systems-changemakers and developing ambitious initiatives that transform the financial system for people and planet.
Find out more about the Lab and apply via our recruitment portal by clicking 'apply on website'.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
We are seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our charitable mission in Wales and support the wales team to drive improvements in diabetes care. This is a senior role to support the development of Diabetes UK's policy positions and develop, design and deliver the charity's campaigns in Wales in collaboration with colleagues from across the UK.
The role will support the National Director to bring astute political influencing and engage positively with parliamentarians, Welsh Government ministers, senior leaders within the NHS and key decision makers and opinion formers in Wales.
Interviews: w/c 21 February 2022 (location TBC)
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:
- To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make
- To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer
If you have any questions, please contact
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
As policy and public affairs manager, you will play a key role in interpreting the current political and healthcare environment in order that we may have greatest traction to improve diabetes care in Wales. You will collaborate with colleagues in Wales and across the UK ensuring alignment to our organisational priorities and that our campaigns and policy positions are fit for purpose in the context of the Wales systems.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of developing previous policy positions and of influencing the policy development process of external agencies such as the NHS, Welsh Parliament. Building productive relationships and being able to communicate in a compelling way with a wide range of people, demonstrating strong personal credibility and excellent interpersonal skills are also essential to this role.
Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, creating a world where... Read more
Title: Local Public Affairs Manager
Salary: Up to £35086 (plus ILW of £3500 if applicable) - with flexibility for the right candidate
Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week. Job Share and Flexible hours will be considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: 89 Albert Embankment, London
Closing date: 23rd January 2022
Interview date: TBC
For over 70 years Marie Curie has worked to deliver a better end of life experience for everyone. A key part of that mission means building our research evidence base and using this to campaign for the changes needed from national and local decisionmakers in order to improve those experiences.
The Policy and Research Directorate at Marie Curie brings together our policy, public affairs, and research work to maximise impact. Our work is focussed on addressing four key themes key to delivering the best possible end of life experience for all - physical and mental health and wellbeing; financial security; relationships, carers and bereavement; and inequity in end of life experience.
The Local Public Affairs Manager is a new role in the directorate, and will manage our work engaging public policy decisionmakers in localities across England, and also provide support for local and regional engagement across the devolved UK nations. The role will work to develop relationships with Local Authorities, local MPs and other key decisionmakers, and to work with them to improve end of life experience for everyone across their locality.
The post holder will be part of the Policy and Public Affairs, England team and will also work closely with colleagues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with colleagues across the charity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in public affairs, and a passion for social justice, and challenging inequalities in care and experience is crucial. Understanding of how health and social care policy is set at a local and regional level is important to the role.
We know that the UK has profound inequalities in end of life care. Challenging these are at the heart of our work, and to do that as effectively as we can, we need a diverse team. We are inclusive and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, class, religion, disability, nationality, or political affiliation.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
About Us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a p... Read more
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
£33,000-£36,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are rebuilding!
Following a difficult year, we are pleased to be in a position to begin growing our care teams so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality family support service to more families in need. Our strategic plan is to rebuild and then continue to grow, so this is a perfect time to join us.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
About you and the role:
We are looking to appoint a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to develop and lead the implementation of Rainbow Trust’s influencing strategy and plans, ensuring that our policy activity is needs-led, evidence-based and targeted to where change can most effectively be realised, identifying the key stakeholders with whom it needs to build relationships and further influence.
Reporting to the Director of Care Services and working closely with the Head of Care, you will increase understanding, awareness and support for Rainbow Trust’s cause and work, and engage stakeholders including policy-makers and elected representatives at a UK-wide, national and regional level.
Holding a good understanding of how government works, together with having worked in a health or social care environment, you will ensure that Rainbow Trust remains a credible and authoritative voice on the impact of the diagnosis of life-threatening or terminal illness on the whole family and on the needs of our beneficiaries.
What we’re looking for:
- A socially focused and enthusiastic individual who builds rapport and stimulates others into action – you have a collaborative, motivating approach to achieving goals quickly by engaging the commitment of others, and work with a sense of urgency.
- A persuasive, detail-oriented and effective written and verbal communicator - you have experience writing for a range of audiences, from in-depth policy briefings to web pages and social media posts, and have the ability to interpret policy into meaningful operational language, working closely within established guidelines and procedures.
- Experienced in utilising a variety of campaigning tools (including e-campaigning) and having working in an SME – you’re a proactive, people-focused problem solver that delivers practical timely solutions at a faster-than-average pace, are confident in the use of MSOffice, and have an action-oriented working style.
- Politically astute and conscientious with the energy and passion for influencing change in children’s palliative care - you thrive on having ownership of a variety of projects simultaneously and achieving organisational success with and through people
- Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have an understanding of issues regarding children’s palliative care, who have had previous success in influencing and lobbying key stakeholders.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us more information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
First interviews will take place via Zoom on 16 February 2022, with second interviews on 21 February 2022. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As a CQC registered organization, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.
Registered Charity No: 1070532
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Location:
Bath or remote working
The organisation
A health campaign
The role:
To deliver the public affairs and policy activities across the UK’s 4 nations in order to help achieve the campaign goals.
To play a role in information gathering, research and policy development as well as drafting briefings and notes for Parliamentarians.
To work with the communications team to promote the public affairs successes in social media and online.
The candidate:
Experienced in working in Parliament or in a policy or public affairs role
A solid understanding of Westminster and Whitehall, the parliamentary process and the structures of government in the devolved nations of the UK.
Able to summarise complex policy data information and both accurately and efficiently.
Deadline: Monday 17th January 2022.
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We are looking for a Senior PR and Public Affairs Manager for an ambitious, passionate youth charity.
The Charity: A passionate youth charity offering flexible hybrid working.
The Role
A new role to manage a warm and active PR and Public Affairs desk with plenty of well established networks and relationships
Primary responsibility is for stakeholders including government, think tanks, media, associations and other influential organisations
Design influencing strategies, consistent with overall strategic objectives
Directly deliver all PR & press activities
Keep senior colleagues briefed on relevant sector developments and prepare them to respond as appropriate
Build strong and productive relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
Ensure Public Affair priorities are understood throughout the organisation
Leverage external stakeholder relationships with influencing groups (eg Appgs) and ensure the charity is positioned as a leading specialist for young people
Engage and manage Influencer/ Ambassador relationships
Manage the creation, production and distribution of public documents including Annual Report and publicity concerning evaluation reports
Create detailed briefs for Press events and other similar activities
Create monthly PR updates and share trends, interesting sector developments
The Candidate
Be passionate about supporting young people.
Have experience of leading PR and Public affairs campaigns
Have empathy for and understanding of external stakeholders motivations and concerns, understanding the PR and Public Affairs requirements of funders and third parties.
Be able to make good judgements of whether, when and how to engage with the media and other external partners.
Have outstanding interpersonal skills that bring internal stakeholders together
Have a track record of taking responsibility, being accountable and inspiring others to help achieve desired outcomes
Be a skilled influencer and negotiator both internally and externally
Understand the PR and media landscape both nationally and regionally
Have experience creating PR plans and schedules
Demonstrate strong copy writing and proof-reading skills
Have existing relationships with press, local government and other stakeholders across the UK
You will be creative, collaborative and organised in your approach
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has a vision of a world with good mental health for all. Their focus is on preventing mental health problems and improving people's wellbeing. They do this through research, creating new evidence-based solutions, making practical support available and advocating for change. MHF is now recruiting a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager to develop and implement their national policy and public affairs programme and work closely with colleagues in the Communications and Fundraising Directorate to ensure the Foundation's campaigns achieve maximum impact.
Please note this role would expect 2-3 days in their Glasgow office when restrictions are lifted.
As a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager you will influence policymakers and opinion-formers, to achieve the goals of our strategic plan for prevention and develop the national policy function through the design and delivery of strategic policy initiatives. You will also implement national public affairs campaigns through a range of influencing methods to a variety of stakeholders to achieve change and represent the Foundation at conferences, policy forums, parliaments and in the media. Line managing the Policy & Public Affairs Officer and occasionally consultants, volunteers and interns in a supportive and professional manner is also part of this role alongside writing content, articles and blogs on the key issues and helping support the development of effective public messaging on policy.
To be successful as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager you will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of public policy relevant to mental health, evidenced knowledge and understanding of social inequalities and an understanding of the structures and working of the Scottish Parliament. Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, advocacy, influencing and campaigning is essential as is the ability to quickly pick up and critique new policy, research, political agendas and opportunities.
In order to apply, please submit your CV. If suitable you will be asked to complete an application form including a cover letter.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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Public Affairs Officer
January 2022, Full-time, 6-month contract
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: London (remote working available as per our Home Working Policy)
Hours: 09.00 – 17.00
Job type: Full time, 6-month contract
Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays
The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 7,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live.
The Trust is recruiting a creative and committed Public Affairs Officer to join a small, high-performing team. The successful candidate will play a significant role in supporting and achieving impact for the Trust’s research and policy outputs, which will include working with external stakeholders, including parliament, third sector and educational bodies. They will also support the policy and advocacy work of the Trust, including producing effective briefings for staff and parliamentarians, and lending support to Sutton Trust campaigns and projects as required.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
To apply
Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.
The applicant pack includes:
- Job description and person specification
- Application form
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)
Applications should reach us by midday on Monday 31st January with first-round interviews held on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th February and second round interviews held in the week commencing 14th February. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview.
Please note that first-round interviews will be held over Zoom. Pending government guidance, second round interviews may be held at our London offices.
Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised (there is space to do this on the application form).
If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.
Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.
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