Join Cancer Research UK and help us influence health and research policy in the UK.

For CRUK it’s vital that we ensure cancer is high on the political agenda. As the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world, we are uniquely placed to work with MPs and Peers to keep cancer high on the political agenda.

What you will be doing

In this role you will…

• Pull together weekly parliamentary monitoring for the team and assist with other ad-hoc monitoring, for example debates and parliamentary questions
• Support team events through logistics, communication and delivery
• Have the opportunity to contribute to drafting briefing materials for parliamentarians and the team
• Carry out small design projects when required
• Support communications for the team, including monitoring the team inbox, and communicating with MPs and Peers

Why this role?

This is a very exciting time in British politics and it’s more important than ever that cancer is at the top of the political agenda. By joining our award winning Westminster Public Affairs team, you’ll get the opportunity to help us deliver events around World Cancer Day and ongoing activity in Parliament, whilst being supported to develop your skills and the experience vital for beginning a career in the sector.

What we’re looking for

To join us and make a difference you will have…

• A passion for politics, current affairs and the desire to learn more about the political environment
• Some experience of political campaigning or public affairs work
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the role of Government, parliamentary processes and the voluntary sector

This role would be suited to someone who has…..

If you are interested and enthusiastic about politics then this is an amazing chance to build your experience and knowledge within this area.