Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Royal College of Nursing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London seeks a Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer. You will influence policy makers and engage stakeholders, with a focus on nursing staff issues. Strong relationship building and effective communication skills are essential. Join us to make a positive difference in healthcare policies and practice.

Qualifications

• Skilled at building strong relationships in a public affairs context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the UK political and policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the College's work in influencing policy makers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and organize events.
• Assist in monitoring and administrative tasks for the teams.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Proactive organization

Effective communication

Political judgement

Job description

Overview

There is more to the RCN than you might think. We’re a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference – to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life – we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers… together we are so much more. We couldn’t do what we do without our people.

As our Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer you’ll bring energy, creativity, and a keen eye for detail to support the College’s work in influencing policy makers, external stakeholders and the public—always with our members at the heart of what we do.

It’s a job full of possibilities, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your potential. You could get involved in anything from building relationships with stakeholders to writing briefings for Parliamentarians to organising events to engage members. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting the monitoring and administrative systems that keep our Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams running smoothly. Ultimately, you’ll be at the heart of building campaigns on the issues that matter most to nursing staff and patients, shaping health and social care policies, and promoting excellence in nursing practice.

To join us you’ll need to be proactive, highly organised, and skilled at building strong relationships. We\'re looking for someone with sound political judgement and the confidence to communicate effectively—both in writing and face-to-face.

While previous experience in public affairs or stakeholder engagement isn’t essential, a solid grasp of the UK’s political and policy environment and a genuine interest in addressing the issues affecting our members is crucial. We particularly welcome applications from nursing staff or individuals with experience working closely with them.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing, all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.