Do you have an understanding of how to develop high level relationships?

Do you have an understanding of the decision-making process in Whitehall and Westminster?

Do you have experience in a policy, public affairs or campaign advocacy environment?

Then we have the perfect role for you.

The role:

• To identify opportunities and to support the development of strong and productive relationships with Ministers, special advisors, civil servants, MPs, parliamentary groups and other key stakeholders and maintain the engagement database.
• To support the delivery of public affairs strategies that influence the external environment in support of NPA objectives.
• To support the process of developing NPA policy positions that support the organisation’s influencing strategy and have member support.
• To contribute to the NPA policy and public affairs function maintaining a high profile with outputs that are visible to members.

Key facts:

• Hybrid-working pattern: Home working blended with at least 1 day per week working at the NPA’S Head Office, just outside of London.

The candidate

Your key attributes:

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to a range of audiences
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and critical thinking skills in order to analyse and work with complex issues
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the health care sector and the current public policy issues
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Able to produce high quality outcomes to deadline
• Pro-active and able to show initiative, with ability to organise and prioritise own time and workload
• High level of computer literacy across Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Teams) and other digital tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working.

The organisation:

The National Pharmacy Association is the representative body for the independent community pharmacy sector across the four nations of the UK and the provider of support, services and activities to community pharmacies and their teams.