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Reference: 99258

Date Added: 19 May 2026
Closing Date: 5 June 2026

Job Title: Public Affairs Manager/Senior Public Affairs Manager

Working For: Northern Health Science Alliance

Location: Remote based in the North of England

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

This is an exciting role for an impactful organisation which drives health and wealth across the North of England. Working with Metro Mayors, MPs and Ministers and the region’s leading universities and research intensive hospitals, this role is diverse and exciting offering the opportunity to drive significant change for the Northern Health Science Alliance’s members, and for the North, driving investment into health R&D and tackling health inequalities.

We are an alliance of NHS hospital trusts, universities and health innovation networks across the North of England. We give one voice to the health research system across the region and are a key player in growing the prosperity of the North through life sciences research and tackling inequalities.

The NHSA has a track record of delivering impactful change through our networks, reports, and events, nationally and internationally.

The Public Affairs Manager will have experience working in, or with, Westminster and/or regional government and directing impactful public affairs campaigns. You will have a passion for the North of England, ideally knowledge of the health innovation sector, and work as an integral part of our public affairs and communications team.

For the full job specification and application details, visit: https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vacancies/public-affairs-manager-senior-public-affairs-manager/ 

Closing Date: 5 June 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Deadline: 5pm, however we may close the advert early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage early applications.

Interviews will be held weeks commencing June 22 and 29 (may be earlier if we close the advert sooner). Interview will include a presentation element.

Application Details

To be considered for the role, you must send both a CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role based on the job description featured on the NHSA webiste here: https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vacancies/public-affairs-manager-senior-public-affairs-manager/ 

Please send CV and covering letter to: ruth.boston@thenhsa.co.uk 

Website: http://www.thenhsa.co.uk/

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