Role description

To work under the management of the Head of Policy & Public Affairs to carry out their public affairs activity, maximise opportunities for influence and develop policy positions for the charity.

Policy
• To research and monitor policy development in all areas relevant to them.
• To research, write and produce - or commission and manage - policy reports as a basis for the charity's campaigning activity.

Public Affairs
• To implement the public affairs strategy to maximise parliamentary interaction and create positive outcomes for the charity.
• To organise and promote events for MPs, peers, government and other stakeholders.
• To execute a public affairs programme including party conference activity, parliamentary events, meetings, All Party Parliamentary Group work, etc.
• To represent the charity as appropriate in meetings with other organisations on areas of mutual interest. To ensure the charity receives the optimum benefit from memberships of coalition organisations and alliances.
• To respond to enquiries from MPs, produce responses to consultations and other enquiries.
• To write speeches as requested.

Who we're looking for

The following attributes are considered essential for the job:
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent
2. Previous experience of working in a public affairs or policy role
3. Solid understanding of the workings of government and the parliamentary process
4. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
5. Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales
6. Research skills and the ability to use database and monitoring systems
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels

The following attribute is considered desirable for the job:
8. Some experience of the charity or health sectors