Public Affairs Manager

Dementia UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to shape their political impact and strengthen political influence. This role involves building relationships with parliamentarians and providing political insights to shape campaigns that champion the voices of those affected by dementia. Candidates should have extensive public affairs experience and a strong understanding of UK political institutions. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by dementia.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

8% employer pension contribution

24/7 virtual GP access

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public affairs and campaigning.
• Proven track record with senior political stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UK political processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead public affairs work in Westminster.
• Build relationships with parliamentarians and government officials.
• Provide political insight to shape campaigns and policies.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Understanding of UK political institutions

Relationship management with political stakeholders

Campaign development skills

Ability to assess risk and opportunities

Job description

Public Affairs Manager

Join Dementia UK as Public Affairs Manager and help shape our impact as we enter our 2025-30 strategy. You will play a central role in strengthening our political influence and championing the voices of people affected by dementia at the highest levels of decision-making. You will lead our public affairs work in Westminster, building strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and political advisers, and providing clear political insight to shape our campaigns, policy development and public-facing activity. You'll help position Dementia UK as a trusted voice on dementia, social care and health, proactively identifying opportunities to raise our profile and influence key debates. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will develop, shape and own a small but high‑impact public affairs function. You'll also provide line management and team leadership to a Public Affairs Officer. To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in public affairs with a strong understanding of UK political institutions, policy‑making processes, and how to build public affairs capabilities. You will have a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior political stakeholders to deliver policy change, and the ability to set direction, assess risk/opportunities in a fast‑moving political environment. Apply today and be a part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with us.

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• Family‑friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
• Three times basic salary life assurance cover
• Free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered) and access to Best Doctors
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• Access to a wellbeing app
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working and flexible working patterns such as part‑time and compressed hours
• Learning and development opportunities, including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing
• Menopause Friendly accreditation and Disability Confident employer status; competitive salary and generous benefits package; we truly value our people

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always. Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs.