External Affairs Leader (NI) | Policy & Partnerships

Macmillan Cancer Support

Northern Ireland

Remote

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Macmillan Cancer Support in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced External Affairs Manager to lead our external affairs and influencing work across the nation. You will build strategic relationships with the NI Assembly, health leaders and other partners to improve outcomes for people living with cancer.

This senior role requires political awareness, leadership across matrix teams and a track record of shaping policy and system change.

Qualifications

Significant experience in a senior external affairs, public affairs, policy or influencing role.
Experience leading proactive and reactive external affairs activity.
Proven ability to develop influencing strategies driving system change.
Strong understanding of the Northern Ireland political, policy and health landscape.
Proven ability to translate complex issues into evidence-based arguments for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead Macmillan's external affairs and influencing work in Northern Ireland.
Shape and deliver influencing strategies for policy, public debate and system change.
Represent Macmillan with NI Assembly, Health and Social Care leaders, elected representatives and other stakeholders.
Coordinate matrix teams across influencing, services, partnerships, communications and engagement.