Together for Short Lives supports families directly through practical guidance, emotional support and financial assistance, while also bringing together children's hospices, NHS services and health and care professionals to improve standards of care across the UK.

The role:

The Public Affairs, Policy and Membership Manager will play a key role in shaping their influencing strategy, supporting evidence-led policy work, and lead membership engagement to ensure their community feels valued and informed.

Reporting to the Associate Director of External Affairs & Membership, you will monitor political and policy developments, develop briefings and consultation responses, and build relationships with members, parliamentarians, government officials and sector partners to help improve access to high-quality children's palliative care across the UK.

Responsibilities:

• ‍Lead Together for Short Lives' public affairs, policy and influencing activity, helping shape national policy to improve children's palliative care.
• Monitor political and policy developments, producing briefings, consultation responses and campaign materials for members and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with MPs, government officials, NHS bodies and sector partners, while supporting the APPG for Children Who Need Palliative Care.
• Represent the charity externally, translating research and evidence into impactful policy recommendations and influencing opportunities.
• Support the strategic development of the membership programme and line manage the Membership and Engagement Officer.
• Manage the organisation's finances, external suppliers, and day-to-day operations, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.

Key skills and experience required:

• ‍Proven public affairs or policy experience, with the ability to influence government and shape policy.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape, with a passion for current affairs and an interest in healthcare, charities or membership organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building relationships with MPs, government officials, NHS bodies and sector partners.
• Excellent written and analytical skills, with experience producing policy briefings, consultation responses and evidence-based recommendations.
• Previous line management or experience or the confidence to step into a management role.