Part home/part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Advocacy team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) strives to improve government policy and practice on child rights in the UK and internationally, by presenting decision makers with a compelling case for change based on evidence, through lobbying and public campaigning.

As Senior Campaigner, you will develop and deliver strategic campaigns and communications, grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, that create children’s rights impact, reach our decision-making target audiences, mobilise our activists, and engage rightsholders appropriately to position UNICEF UK as the ‘go to’ organisation on child rights.

To succeed in this role, you will have experience of planning, developing and implementing advocacy campaigns that include both digital and offline channels. You will be able to communicate complex policy and advocacy issues in a way that is compelling and engages and inspires a variety of audiences to support the campaigns we work on for children.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 4 January 2022.

Interview date: Monday, 17 January and Tuesday, 18 January 2022 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one day a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The Senior Support Services Manager leads our highly successful Support Services team. The team run our frontline support services which provide direct support to over 7,800 women and people with a cervix this year alone. We are looking for a motivated, person-centred individual with strong line management experience, an eye for innovation and adept at problem-solving.

You will have overall responsibility for all of our support services, including our Helpline and adjoined email service, Ask the Expert service, 1:1 service for those affected by cervical cancer, support events and Forum. In this role you will ensure that our support is as effective and efficient as possible, delivering the very best for those who need us from first cervical screening to living beyond cancer. The ideal candidate will be constantly looking for ways to improve our existing services, as well as identifying gaps in the services available both internally and externally. Above all you will be passionate about the work and ambition of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and share, and demonstrate our values, in all you do.

As well as having responsibility for the team, (5) you will also develop and maintain relationships with a range of other stakeholders including clinicians and health care professionals, service providers, volunteers and our community. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of our strategic plans for the future of both the department and the wider organisation, as well as overseeing the department’s budget. 

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivator who can work effectively independently, and in leading a team. With an empathetic nature, they will be approachable with strong project management skills and excellent attention to detail.

Closing date: 30th December 2021

Virtual Interview date: 1st interview10th January / 2nd interview 13th January

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at Jo's  Cervical Cancer Trust to Debbie Shipley, Senior Support Services Manager

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

The role

In this role you will be responsible for the development of policy in line with our strategic aims to drive and influence change to improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis. You will lead the development and delivery of effective policy and advocacy across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure a strong voice for people affected by the conditions.

As well as drive new initiatives to develop and deliver tactical plans for the policy team which meet our strategic objectives, you will be a member of the joint leadership team that contributes to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects within the Charity. 

About you

You will be a seasoned campaigner who has delivered effective public facing campaigns with a thorough understanding of how campaigns and policy work together to deliver demonstrable impact, ideally in healthcare. This role will interact with leaders in the NHS and elsewhere and you will need to be a credible presence speaking to our agenda. 

The future

The charity is at a really exciting point. We are in excellent financial health and moving to a new strategy which will give you the chance to put a personal stamp on the actions we are taking to improve the quality of life for people with Crohn’s and Colitis. 

If this sounds like you then go ahead and apply.... we look forward to hearing from you.

Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership

Employed by Respect on behalf of the Drive Partnership

Reports toDirector of Drive Partnership

Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW

Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week

Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking

BenefitsA generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme

Interviews         The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. 
 

Purpose of role

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse.  We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ to ask ‘why doesn’t he stop?’.  Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. 

We’re having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account.  We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims – improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe.

As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership  and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond.

You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance’s public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners.

You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:

• Black and minoritised people
• Disabled people

We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership.
• Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government’s executive agencies
• Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets.
• Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners
• Lead the Drive Partnership’s political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities
• Lead Drive’s political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership’s strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for
• Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans 
• Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive’s position on key issues relating to domestic abuse
• Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing  an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages
• Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership
• Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings
• Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams

General

• In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly
• Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues
• Attend relevant meetings as required

Person Specification

Experience – essential

• Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting
• Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making
• Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications
• Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement
• Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication

Experience – desirable

• Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions
• Leading and developing people

Skills

• Strong political understanding and judgement
• Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government
• Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy
• Exceptional policy development and analysis skills
• Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs)
• Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate
• Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills

Competencies

• Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership
• Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement
• Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them.
• Works collaboratively to add value
• Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans
• Commitment to Drive aims, values and practical work, including making victims of domestic abuse safer and developing effective responses to perpetrators of domestic abuse
• Adapts quickly to changing needs of colleagues and stakeholders
• Plans and prioritises work effectively
• Ability to deliver heavy workload on time with a resilient and flexible approach

How to apply

Please download the documents from the Respect website and complete the application form and equality monitoring form, and email by 9 am on 4th January 2022. 

Forms must be received in a Word document format (not PDF). Please note we do not accept CVs. 

If you have not heard back by the interview date, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are a UK wide membership organisation for all health professionals working in adult, paediatric and adolescent rheumatology. BSR works to promote excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and to support those delivering it, involving patients and carers at every step. 

Job Summary 

We are recruiting for a Public Affairs Manager to join the External Affairs team in the Practice and Quality Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills who will be responsible for developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement with health, political and public figures.  

In this role you will:

- Be responsible for driving forward the Society’s public affairs agenda and support the development of the Society’s leadership voice, profile and influencing function.

-Play a crucial part in helping to ensure our members, Trustees and Senior Management Team are well briefed and where appropriate support them in developing stakeholder relationships.

- Lead the External Affairs team’s public affairs and will work autonomously with our members, partners and stakeholders to promote our specialty. Your enthusiasm for expanding our Society’s reach and impact will be infectious amongst colleagues and our members.

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent communication skills, be passionate about building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, be organised, adaptable and open to innovation and change.

View full job description attached

Location

Our head office is based in Central London. We are currently working flexibly (hybrid) and you will be given the support and equipment needed to make this possible.Can be based UK-wide with proximity to parliamentary network.This role will involve travel across the UK. 

We can offer: 

• A great place to work, we are Investors In People (Silver) accredited and committed to Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

• Performance related pay and incentive schemes that include colleague nominated awards
• Group pension scheme
• Flexible working approach – choose working patterns that suit you
• 25 days holiday, bank holidays
• A heap of benefits, such as BUPA health insurance, cycle to work schemes and options to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

• Regular staff social and wellbeing events, and team activities to build relationships and take a break from work
• Year round learning and development programmes

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. 

We want a working environment free of all the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

Reporting to the Policy and Campaigns Manager, the Policy and Public Affairs Officer will play an important role in making the case to decision-makers, funders and commissioners to invest in Youth Access’ member network of Youth Information Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS). 

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will work closely with our members and young people to develop our policy positions and ensure these are rooted in the priorities of those with lived experience of the issues. They will produce written publications such as briefings, reports and blogs to promote our policy positions, respond to the evolving policy landscape and ensure that our members are equipped to influence decision-makers at the local and regional level.

The post-holder should be a great networker, with the ability to make sure the priorities and perspectives of Youth Access’ members and the young people they serve are heard  are heard in national policy forums and by people of influence across government, the civil service, NHS, and civil society.

About Youth Access 

Youth Access is the membership organisation for youth information, advice and counselling services (YIACS). Our vision is that all young people can access free support on their journey into adulthood from community-based advice and counselling services that respect their rights and meet their individual needs.  

We: 

• Advocate with and for our members and young people, to influence national policy and funding decisions. 
• Facilitate networking and collaboration across our network, enabling challenges and solutions to be shared. 
• Develop and disseminate evidence, training and guidance to support members to develop their services and advocate for change locally.  
• Through centring young people’s voices, we support them to campaign for transformational change to ensure services and systems fulfil their rights. ​

Our values 

BOLD 

We are progressive in our thinking and courageous in our challenge of the system. We take a rights-based approach and are committed to dismantling inequalities in society. We trust in the power of young people’s lived experience and passionately champion the support our members provide to meet young people's needs and rights. 

COLLABORATIVE  

We achieve our goals arm-in-arm with others. Working alongside young people and our network of members across the country, we are a powerful collective advocating for change. We bring this unique contribution and insight to collaborations with partners across the youth, mental health, and advice sectors.   

RESPONSIVE   

We are driven by the views of young people and our members, the evidence, and knowledge from practice. As these change, so do our approaches. We are tenacious, but adapt our methods to the external environment, so that we can make the most of opportunities to achieve our vision.     

See the full job description and person specification on our website.

We are a UK wide membership organisation for all health professionals working in adult, paediatric and adolescent rheumatology. BSR works to promote excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and to support those delivering it, involving patients and carers at every step.

We are recruiting a Public Affairs Officer to join our team in the Practice and Quality Directorate. This is a 3-month fixed term contract for an individual with great interpersonal skills who is organised and adaptable and is confident working proactively and independently.

Location

Our head office is based in Central London. We currently have a hybrid working model in place with the ability to apply for additional flexible working arrangements. Support and equipment needed to work remotely will be provided. We expect the post holder to be comfortable working out of the office and outside of normal working hours to represent the Society at parliamentary events.

In this role you will:

• Monitor local and political developments relating to the delivery of rheumatology services
• To secure oral and written parliamentary questions with one or more governments of the UK in Q4 of 2021
• To secure and schedule meetings to discuss workforce report recommendations and garner support with parliamentarians
• Promote the Society’s strategic priorities within your networks and participate in regional events to encourage knowledge sharing and best practice
• Generate content to develop BSR’s leadership voice for increased stakeholder engagement
• Brief the Society’s lead representatives ahead of external events and parliamentary cross party groups to champion rheumatology and its multidisciplinary teams to key stakeholders and elected parliamentarians
• To monitor External Affairs Team general enquiries inbox in line with BSR standards
• To support the team’s proactive approach to work, with a willingness to take on duties (as required) to aid the smooth running of BSR

We want to hear from you if you: 

• Are self-motivated and have enthusiasm for public affairs
• Have a good understanding of the UK government and sound political judgement
• Have excellent time and project co-ordination skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Can engage with colleagues and collaborators to bring them on board in line with set targets
• Are confident in managing stakeholders at all levels and excited about seeking opportunities to develop new relationships
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can liaise across all business levels
• Are a problem solver with a “can-do” attitude

We would like your experience of the following: 

• Working with a healthcare portfolio and / or an understanding of the NHS and the challenges and opportunities facing health and care organisations
• Influencing networks within the health sector

• Strong track record in a policy, campaigning or communications role within the UK
• Evidence of an established sphere of influence in Westminster, including working with clients, senior stakeholders, members and / or coalitions of interest
• Proven experience in producing clear, persuasive and accurate written and oral communications

We can offer: 

• A great place to work, we are Investors In People (Silver) accredited and committed to Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

• Flexible working approach
• 25 days holiday and bank holidays

• Regular staff social and wellbeing events, and team activities to build relationships and take a break from work

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. 

We want a working environment free of all the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

The opportunity:

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

Ellwood Atfield has partnered exclusively with The Health Foundation who are looking for a new Senior External Affairs Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications, the Senior External Affairs Manager will lead, develop and set the direction of the external affairs function, ensuring it continues to build their profile within the media and delivers high quality advice and activity that support the Health Foundation’s objectives and safeguard and enhance their reputation. A senior member of the communications team, you will also contribute to the leadership and smooth running of the communications team as a whole. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the Health Foundation’s overarching influencing and communications strategies, and lead design and implementation of media relations, public affairs and integrated communications activity, both directly and through managing others, to successfully meet these objectives.

Suitably qualified and with demonstrable professional media, public affairs and/or communications experience, you will have a well-developed understanding of the UK media particularly health care, public health and political and a strong understanding of health care and public health policy, political and policy making processes, and the wider health sector. You will be able to use your knowledge of communications and the health care sector to provide high quality advice that enables the organisation to achieve effective and powerful outcomes.

In addition, the successful candidate will be highly organised and able to deliver multiple projects and streams of work to deadline. Equally important will be your communication and interpersonal skills and your ability to get the best out of others and influence beyond line management boundaries. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an External Affairs professional with a passion for improving health outcomes and a commitment to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you, we would love to hear from you. 

For further information and to see the job description please click here. 

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter in which you set out:

• Your excellent track record of strong leadership and management skills. 
• Proven ability to use evidence and analysis to generate news coverage, raise profile and increase influence – and strong network of media contacts. 
• A strong understanding of the policymaking process and proven ability to develop effective communications and public affairs strategies to influence policy

Applications for this role close on 26 November and interviews will commence shortly after. 

Ellwood Atfield and The Health Foundation values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The office is located at Salisbury Square, London EC4Y but we have moved to a hybrid way of working. Details available upon request.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is looking for an experienced, strategic Public Affairs Manager to join the Policy Team. We are working on some very exciting projects to help transform physics in the UK: increasing diversity in education and the workplace, ensuring children have access to world-class physics education, and fostering investment in technical skills and STEM.

The role

The Public Affairs Manager role is a newly created and is critical to the success of our Strategy. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will drive forward the development and delivery of our public affairs work to achieve long term, positive changes in government policy and practice.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a public affairs plan that reflects the IOP's strategic priorities and programmes.
• Advising on the new opportunities and risks associated with the IOP’s external policy work, and make recommendations on how to engage with these in a timely and convincing manner.
• Supporting the Head of Policy in other areas of policy engagement, analysis and dissemination.
• Supporting other Heads in identifying influencing opportunities and developing public affairs plans.

The Person

The Public Affairs Manager will be an experienced professional who can lead the development and delivery of the IOP’s political influencing strategy and help us to drive forward our policy priorities.

Candidates will have a proven track record in political analysis and lobbying, influencing decision makers and working with colleagues to develop strategies that create real impact. In addition to this, we are looking for strong leadership, interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.

Future of work

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer, and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative, and exciting trust-based model of flexible working. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact.

The Future of Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility, and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work.

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy, and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it.  There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our new film to find out more about our work.

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work on our ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

We are looking for a dynamic Public Affairs Officer to join our motivated team. The successful candidate will ensure that Independent Age’s policy positions and campaigns are effectively communicated to government and parliamentarians. They will create opportunities to amplify the voices of older people in Parliament through a range of mechanisms, and secure support for our policy calls across a wide group of stakeholders.

You should have a strong working knowledge of the current political landscape and experience of engaging with different levels of government and Parliament. The ability to communicate (written and verbal) in a clear, accurate and convincing way for a range of audiences is essential for this role. 

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger. If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities’. We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14 December.

The organisation

A health campaign 

The role

The aim of the role is to improve mental health care and to keep it on top of the political agenda through successful public affairs and stakeholder management

To develop an effective strategy for public affairs and stakeholders

To work closely with the media and policy colleagues to ensure that the organisation is heard at Westminster

The candidate

Significant experience in public affairs and a good understanding of parliamentary workings and procedures in the UK

Experience of working in coalitions or alliances

Experience of providing high level, quality advice to strategic decision makers

London WC1H (Hybrid working, with around 40% of your time per month being office based.)

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education

We’re looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help us engage and influence decision makers and other stakeholders with our work to champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies. The postholder will bring policy development skills and the ability to provide analysis and insight to inform the ACU’s strategic communications and policy function. Working across the organisation and with partners, the postholder will deliver engaging and impactful policy work and public affairs for major activities and organisational priorities.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious strategy to shape policy on the global stage, working with a diverse network of 500 member universities around the world.

Working as a key member of the Policy and Strategic Partnerships team, the postholder will conduct research, analysis, monitoring, and reporting including on the SDGs, international higher education, and government policy, to inform the ACU’s policy priorities. This will involve a range of activities including researching priority topics, preparation of draft briefings, consultation responses, speeches, newsletters, and website copy. They will be expected to develop and nurture key strategic relationships and to help identify strategic opportunities that promote the value of universities to society.

They will be highly motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

The postholder will have a good understanding of policy making process and how to influence decision makers at both a national and local level and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong writing skills, to provide high quality policy advice to the Head of Commonwealth, UN and Strategic Partnerships and other team members, and support the communication of the ACU’s policy priorities both internally, and externally.

As the Policy and Public Affairs Policy Officer your responsibilities will include:

1. Working with colleagues including the Policy and Strategic Partnerships team, Strategic Communications directorate and CEO’s office to develop and maintain the ACU’s influence and profile amongst its members, and the international higher education, political and development environment.

2. Conducting research and analysis, and providing policy support in a prompt, pro-active, and efficient manner, providing new insights and facilitating the ACU’s global influencing work

3. Producing policy, papers, research reports, surveys, persuasive content for speeches, pitches, briefs, updates, and other communication that will proactively inform key stakeholders, and shape thinking

4. Using policy research and insight to identify and deliver opportunities for collaborations and cross-working opportunities across the ACU

5. Demonstrating understanding and applied knowledge of the current thinking in international higher education, including the development and political context, identifying themes, key issues, and opportunities

6. Identifying and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the UK and Commonwealth, including government officials, and representatives within the higher education sector, to influence policy, research, and insight developments.

7. Working with the wider strategic communications team to ensure that the ACU’s work, and policy priorities are effectively communicated to key external stakeholders, including ACU members, multilateral bodies, and governments.

8. Representing the ACU at external events, meetings, and conferences where appropriate.

9. Acting as a business partner for other departments, building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues through regular meetings, co-design of policy, research and public affairs activities, and providing advice and support to enhance the ACU’s influencing and engagement activities.

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:

1. Educated to degree level, preferably in a relevant discipline

2. Knowledge and relevant experience of working in higher education and/or international development, the SDG’s, or the Commonwealth

3. Knowledge of the processes and structures of government in the UK and in key Commonwealth countries. and of international/multilateral bodies, including the UN

4. Experience of working in a policy, research, or public affairs capacity

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft briefs and present and communicate complex information in a clear, compelling, and concise manner, with an awareness for the audience and an ability to respond rapidly.

6. Strong interpersonal, communication influencing and negotiating skills, including an ability to present complex ideas and information in a clear, succinct, and persuasive manner and make effective presentations.

7. Excellent planning and organisational skills, time management and ability to be flexible to balance competing priorities

8. Strong commitment to higher education and its influence throughout the Commonwealth and beyond

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Policy and Public Affairs Officer you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

How to apply

Closing date: 14 December midnight

Interview date: 15 December

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Location: Flexible - London, Chesterfield or Homeworker
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum (London office-based), £22,500 per annum (rest of UK, home based)
Benefits: Read more about what we offer on our website
Contract type: Fixed-term 6 months
Travel: Some travel to London or Chesterfield
Closing date: 5pm, 22 December 2021

Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees, volunteers and trustees to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.

Summary

The Policy and Public Affairs Administrator ensures the smooth running of the Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns (PPA) department by providing high-quality administrative and project support. This role will support a wide range of activities across all three functions, including diary management, meeting support, writing and proofing content, event coordination and liaising with external stakeholders. We are looking for a highly organised, motivated individual who works well within a team and is committed to helping us achieve more for people with arthritis.

About the role

The Policy and Public Affairs Administrator ensures the smooth running of Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) by providing high-quality administrative support. This role supports activities including diary management, meeting support, event coordination and liaising with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Enabling the smooth running of the PPA team by providing high-quality administrative support for internal and external meetings, record-keeping, diary management and liaising with colleagues in the nations to support a UK-wide approach to our work.
• Coordinating the PPA team's diaries.
• Team inbox management.
• Working with colleagues in Procurement and Accounts teams, along with external suppliers, to raise purchase orders and ensure timely payments are made and categorised correctly.

Key requirements

We are looking for a highly organised, motivated individual who works well within a team and is committed to helping us achieve more for people with arthritis.

Requirements include:

• Excellent organisational skills, delivering to deadlines.
• Experience of providing support in a busy team.
• High level of computer literacy, working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, and experience of adapting style for a variety of audiences.
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to the needs of the organisation.
• Enthusiasm for transforming the lives of people with arthritis.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with the completed supporting statement form demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification for the Policy and Public Affairs Administrator role
3. please include where you've seen this role advertised.

Email your completed application by 22 December 2021.

Interviews

Interviews expected: 6 January 2022 on Microsoft Teams.

About us

There are 18.8 million people living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis in the UK. Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don't accept this.

Versus Arthritis exists to push back against arthritis stealing people's lives. We challenge the most common misconceptions about arthritis: that it is inevitable, only affects older people, or that it's 'just a bit of arthritis'. People with arthritis have a fundamental right to live independent and rich lives, whatever their age and their circumstances. We won't stop researching, campaigning and supporting them until we've achieved this for everyone.

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.
Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our website.

Promoting equality in the workplace.
Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace.

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156.

Location: London (preferable, with some remote working allowed)

Role:  Full time, Permanent

Salary: up to £35,170 including  London Weighting and on call allowance

About the role

We are looking for a public affairs professional to join our fast-paced, supportive and hard-working team at the NHS Confederation and help to place the views of health leaders at the forefront of Government and national policy making.

As a Senior External Affairs Officer, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting a range of activities, including:

• helping us maintain strong links with officials across Whitehall, arm’s length bodies, and other representative bodies
• acting as a key liaison point for our engagement with MPs and Lords
• drafting official correspondence and supporting briefings for our senior leaders ahead of important external engagements
• overseeing our contributions to parliamentary inquiries and consultations
• playing a key role in our external monitoring and horizon scanning.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

• have 3 years’ experience as a public affairs professional
• have a genuine interest in both politics and healthcare policy
• are an excellent communicator and great at building relationships
• are organised and able to bring fresh ideas and professionalism to the team

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and broader communications, including media relations, and who wants to build their contact base and contribute to improving the NHS and the experiences of its workforce

About us

The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.

To apply

Please complete the application form found on our website. Please note we do not accept CVs. .

Application deadline: 13th December 2021

Interview date: TBC