We are looking to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Officer, based at our London Office, as a maternity cover for 12-months. We are planning for this position to start in mid-August.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the organisation is aware of and understands external policy, political and legislative developments, formulating public policy positions, engaging with external stakeholders and supporting wider communications to act on behalf of MPS and members to influence change.

You would be working on a diverse range of interesting and changing policy areas spanning healthcare, law as well as indemnity and insurance.

You would be taking on a rare opportunity to work for an international not-for-profit international organisation with members around the world. All aspects of your role would be globally focused, working on policy issues and stakeholder engagement across the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Asia, and other markets where MPS protects members.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure that MPS are aware of and influences policy, political and legislative developments that affect the business and its membership, by monitoring, identifying, and leading on responding to opportunities and risks.
• You will work with the Policy & Affairs Manager, business development colleagues and others to support stakeholder engagement globally, while leading on specific stakeholder relationships as agreed
• Develop policy positions and a range of communications for senior stakeholders, in collaboration with senior colleagues.
• Produce high-quality, bespoke briefings on a range of topics including for colleagues attending meetings with stakeholders.

A full role profile is available on the MPS Careers website (linked below).