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About the role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our External Affairs function - ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of politics, policy and the media.

You will lead high stakes stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity, ensuring our expertise reaches decisionmakers and shapes debates in Westminster and Whitehall. You will work closely with senior colleagues and subject experts to identify opportunities to influence political processes, promote our work to key audiences and build and strengthen relationships with political and sector stakeholders.

Alongside this, you will bring deep experience in media relations - developing compelling narratives, spotting story opportunities, and ensuring our analysis lands with national journalists across print, broadcast and online platforms, as well as and responding rapidly to emerging policy developments through the media.

What you'll lead and deliver

• High impact political and stakeholder engagement
• Sophisticated, strategic media relations
• Strategic communications leadership

About you

You will be a confident, politically astute communicator with:

• Direct experience working with journalists and managing media relations.
• Strong experience in stakeholder relations, public affairs, or parliamentary work.
• Deep understanding of UK media, politics, Parliament and policymaking processes.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to turn complex insights into compelling stories.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to build trust at senior levels.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset - someone who seeks opportunities, not just responds to them.

Crucially, you’ll share our values: putting people first, challenging the status quo and being courageous, objective and collaborative.

Why this role matters

Health and care is undergoing significant change - and The King’s Fund is a respected, independent voice shaping what comes next. Your work will help ensure our insight reaches the people who can drive meaningful change.

If you want a role where your political awareness, stakeholder influence and media expertise truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.