Full time (35 hours per week), 16-month contract with possible extension
Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in the London office

Parkinson’s UK

Our client, Parkinson’s UK, is looking for an enthusiastic and well organised public affairs professional, with a good knowledge of how policy change works in Westminster and Whitehall. You’ll support their work to raise the profile of Parkinson’s UK, increase awareness of Parkinson’s and build strong relationships with Parliamentarians and civil servants. Supporting the policy advisers, you’ll keep a close eye on developments in Parliament and support colleagues in the devolved nations in their Parliamentary work.

What you'll do:

Monitor activity in Parliament that relates to Parkinson’s and share information with colleagues

Draft briefings and materials to support their work to build effective relationships with key parliamentarians, influencers and civil servants

Provide support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parkinson’s

Support colleagues in devolved nations to ensure their public affairs work is aligned and supportive across the UK

Support work to involve people with lived experience in the charity’s public affairs activities

Produce inspiring communications about the organisation’s parliamentary activities that encourage their audiences to continue supporting their work

Build a strong network with allies and partners in other charities and external groups

What you'll bring:

Experience of working in Westminster or Whitehall or in the devolved nations’ assemblies

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to provide administrative support

Experience in political analysis and of working in a political environment and a good understanding of policy issues in health and care, welfare, work, transport or the disability arena

Ability to network and build supportive relationships at all levels, including with volunteers

Experience of using creative ways of communicating messages to Parliamentarians and civil servants

Research, analytical and information gathering skills

Ability to maintain political impartiality

Ability to prioritise own workload effectively and support others in meeting challenging deadlines.