Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Medical Protection Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager to advocate for global members. This role involves analyzing policy impact, advising senior leaders, and developing evidence-based positions. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in policy and public affairs, exceptional communication skills, and strong stakeholder engagement. This position is a 9-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Early applications are encouraged due to potential early closure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, or government relations.
• Ability to write and speak persuasively for diverse audiences.
• Strong research skills to extract insights from complex information.
• Is confident briefing senior colleagues, both verbally and in writing, on complex and sensitive issues.
• Brings strong research skills, with the ability to distill clear insights from substantial and complex information.
• Can manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to policy developments impacting membership.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions for communications.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including governments.
• Lead or support assigned projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality, with clear measures of impact and return on investment.
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including national governments and healthcare organisations.
• Produce high-quality briefings and communications for senior stakeholders, including bespoke materials for meetings and engagements.
• Play an active role in identifying and managing policy, political and reputational risks, providing robust challenge where needed.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Project management

Policy research

Project management

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At MPS, policy and public affairs sit at the heart of how we advocate for and support our global membership. We’re looking for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our team on a 9-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring MPS understands, anticipates and influences policy, political, stakeholder and legislative developments that affect our members worldwide. Working closely with expert colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help shape evidence-based policy positions and support effective engagement with governments, healthcare organisations and other key stakeholders.

As our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will:

• Monitor, analyse and respond to policy, political, legislative and stakeholder developments that impact MPS and its membership globally
• Support delivery of the Corporate Affairs strategy by providing strategic advice and counsel to senior leaders and specialists
• Develop and help lead evidence-based policy positions that underpin MPS communications and thought leadership
• Lead or support assigned projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality, with clear measures of impact and return on investment
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including national governments and healthcare organisations
• Produce high-quality briefings and communications for senior stakeholders, including bespoke materials for meetings and engagements
• Play an active role in identifying and managing policy, political and reputational risks, providing robust challenge where needed

The ideal candidate:

• Has demonstrable experience at a relevant level within policy, public affairs, government relations or a related field
• Is an exceptional communicator, able to write and speak persuasively for a wide range of audiences, including senior decision-makers
• Has a proven track record of engaging with policymakers, influencers and stakeholders, and responding to consultations, reviews or inquiries
• Is confident briefing senior colleagues, both verbally and in writing, on complex and sensitive issues
• Brings strong research skills, with the ability to distil clear insights from substantial and complex information
• Can manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively in a fast-moving environment

We may close this listing early if we find the right candidate, so early applications are encouraged.

Senior level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Public Relations

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations
• Legal Services
• Insurance

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