Head of Policy and Public Affairs, hireful

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK seeks a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to spearhead their advocacy efforts for individuals with cystic fibrosis. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in policy leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The successful candidate will drive impactful initiatives and engage with key stakeholders to ensure the charity's mission is fulfilled.

Benefits

Flexible working

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for learning and development

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in developing and leading integrated policy and advocacy plans.
• Ability to present to various audiences.
• Strong understanding of the UK policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and influencing activity for a charity focused on cystic fibrosis.
• Engage and inspire stakeholders for advocacy activities.
• Oversee multiple projects including policy research and consultation responses.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Public affairs experience

Leadership

Job description

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Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Our client are looking for a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead their policy and influencing activity at the UK’s leading charity uniting for a life unlimited for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF). Could that be you?

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Our client are looking for a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead their policy and influencing activity at the UK’s leading charity uniting for a life unlimited for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF). Could that be you?

It’s a time of intense and rapid change in the experiences of people with CF and within the NHS and wider external environment. They’re looking for someone with extensive, proven experience of leading high-impact policy and advocacy activity who can ensure that they keep pace with these changes, in support of their mission of a life unlimited for everyone with CF.

A confident communicator, you’ll need to be able to engage and inspire those around you to develop and deliver planned and reactive advocacy activity that is well-targeted and persuasive. You’ll need to juggle multiple projects from commissioning policy research, to developing and overseeing consultation responses, responding to key moments in the political calendar, briefing senior stakeholders and managing partnership working.

From tackling the additional costs associated with a lifelong condition like CF, to championing specialist CF care and a vibrant research environment and ensuring swift access to essential new treatments, this is a pivotal role that provides huge opportunity to deliver vital impact for people affected by CF.

To be the right candidate for this role, you will have:

• Substantial experience of developing and leading integrated policy and advocacy plans
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to various audiences
• Extensive experience in public affairs and campaigning work
• A strong understanding of the UK policy and public affairs landscape
• Proven experience in leading and inspiring a team
  
  
  

They offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 16th June 2025

First interviews expected week commencing 23rd June 2025

Second interviews expected week commencing 30th June 2025

They reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and they will check this.

How To Apply

Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact them.

To apply, please select ‘Apply Now’ and complete the application form and equal opportunities form.

Our client aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. They want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

It is their policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.

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