Public Affairs and Policy Officer

Job Description

Public Affairs and Policy Officer

Salary: 43392 per annum pro-rata

Duration: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week

Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week in the office Thursdays plus one other day)

Are you an experienced policy and public affairs professional with a strong understanding of the UK political system and a passion for influencing change

About the Organisation

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a respected professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing healthcare through education training and advocacy. They set standards for specialist training influence government policy and promote public understanding of their field. Their work underpins patient care and ensures high-quality practice across the UK and internationally.

About the Role

As Public Affairs and Policy Officer you will play a key role in shaping policy and advocacy work. Reporting to the Press and Communications Manager you will help raise awareness of key organisational policies influence parliamentarians and policymakers and contribute to projects that impact healthcare and patient outcomes.

About You

You will join a busy Communications Directorate which enhances the organisations reputation through media public affairs and stakeholder this role you will:

• Develop and deliver a policy and public affairs work programme.
• Raise awareness of key policies to influence parliamentarians policymakers and stakeholders.
• Support projects and advocacy work drafting policy briefings and reports.
• Work across directorates and with members to develop policy proposals and public affairs activities.
• Provide advice to senior staff and ensure that influencing work aligns with organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop policy positions briefings and influencing plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with politicians influencers and stakeholders.
• Draft responses to parliamentary and government consultations.
• Support advocacy projects and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and events to promote policy positions.

Key skills needed to succeed in this role:

• Strong understanding of UK political systems and parliamentary procedures.
• Experience drafting policy documents and translating complex concepts for policymakers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work under pressure and adapt to changing policy environments.
• Collaborative diplomatic and resilient approach.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office and CMS

How to Apply

Please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.

Closing date: Wednesday 7^th January at 9:00

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.