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Reference: 99506

Date Added: 18 June 2026
Closing Date: 5 July 2026

Job Title: Public Affairs Officer

Working For: Stroke Association

Location: England

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

We’re looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join the team!

Home-based, England. However, regular travel around England will be required, as well as occasional travel to the rest of the UK.
£36,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live) 35 hours per week, Permanent

Stroke Association. Finding strength through support.
We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This includes 1:1, group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

The Role
The Public Affairs Officer England delivers our organisation’s public affairs activity. This includes:

  • Working with the rest of the UK wide Policy & Influencing team, and the England Locality teams, to plan and deliver effective influencing activity on key issues impacting people affected by stroke
  • Developing and maintaining good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, civil servants, NHS colleagues, clinicians and other decision makers who can influence and shape stroke policy
  • Attend, and support others to attend, meetings and events representing the Stroke Association
  • Developing high-quality briefings for the CEO and senior members of staff
  • political monitoring and horizon scanning

This role requires regular travel to London, and occasional travel across England and the UK for parliamentary meetings and events, team away days, and constituency meetings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

https://www.stroke.org.uk/working-with-us/jobs/public-affairs-officer-england-home-based-england 

Closing Date: 5 July 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interview Date: 22 July 2026

Closes midnight on 5th July 2026

Application Details

https://www.stroke.org.uk/working-with-us/jobs/public-affairs-officer-england-home-based-england 

Website: http://www.stroke.org.uk

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