Policy & Public Affairs Manager NI

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK the only provider across all 4 nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country while providing information and support on all aspects of dying death and leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness theyre likely to die from.

Were now seeking an exceptionalPolicy and Public Affairs Managerto lead our efforts in Northern Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to work on the front line of policy change collaborating with the NI Assembly Government officials healthcare stakeholders and partners to ensure end of life care is equitable compassionate and prioritised in public discourse. This is a strategic hands-on role suited to someone with deep knowledge of Northern Irelands political landscape and a commitment to social justice.

You will lead external engagement and political influencing activity across Northern Ireland delivering campaigns and initiatives to challenge inequalities in end of life experience. From producing high-impact briefings and consultation responses to building trusted relationships with MLAs and Government departments your work will shape how decision-makers respond to the needs of dying people and their families. Youll support research-informed policy development represent Marie Curie at external events and help grow our presence across political and public platforms.

Main responsibilities:

• Influence health social care and end of life policy by engaging directly with the NI Assembly political parties and Government officials.
• Manage stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain strong relationships with MLAs advisors and sector partners.
• Deliver evidence-based campaigns including the production of speeches blogs reports and social media content.
• Organise external events and represent Marie Curie at conferences coalitions and media opportunities.
• Write clear compelling consultation responses and policy materials rooted in research and lived experience.
• Monitor political developments and identify opportunities to influence emerging debates.
• Work closely with our Policy & Research and Media teams ensuring policy positions are aligned across all UK nations.
• Deputise for the Associate Director and Senior Policy Manager when required.

Key Criteria:

• Strong experience inpolicy and public affairs preferably in health social care or the voluntary sector.
• Proven ability tobuild influence with politicians advisors and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of methods to interact with political entities. Proficient in utilizing social media for engagement purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft briefings and present at public events.
• Deep understanding ofNorthern Irelands political institutions policy processes and health and social care systems.
• Organisational and strategic thinking skills to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to emerging issues.
• A commitment toinvolving people with lived experiencein policy-making.
• Passion for equality inclusion and improving outcomes for people at the end of life.

Please see the full job description here: & Interview Process

• As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: June 12th 2025

Salary: 39474 per annum

Contract:Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

Based:Working from home and our hospice in travel may be required.

Benefits youll LOVE:

• Flexible working. Were happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care