Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Royal College of Nursing; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in London is seeking a Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer to support policy influence and stakeholder relationships. This role offers competitive pay starting at £41,799, with an impressive range of benefits and a hybrid working model. Candidates with a passion for member issues and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 32 days

Generous parental leave packages

Award-winning health and wellbeing programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organized individual with strong relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of UK political and policy environment.
• Genuine interest in member issues, ideally with nursing staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Influence policy makers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Organize events and monitor administrative systems.
• Campaign on crucial health and social care issues.

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Political judgement

Job description

Overview

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer — RCN02741

RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £41,799 - pro rata (including inner London weighting of £5,094)

Responsibilities

• Support the College’s work in influencing policy makers, external stakeholders and the public, with members at the heart of what we do.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, write briefings for Parliamentarians, organise events to engage members, and monitor administrative systems that keep the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams running smoothly.
• Help build campaigns on issues that matter to nursing staff and patients, shaping health and social care policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Be proactive, highly organised, and skilled at building strong relationships with sound political judgement and effective communication (written and face-to-face).
• Previous experience in public affairs or stakeholder engagement isn’t essential, but a solid grasp of the UK political and policy environment and a genuine interest in member issues are crucial.
• Candidates from nursing staff or with experience working closely with them are particularly welcome.

What we offer

We offer an impressive range of benefits, learning development opportunities, and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break, plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We operate a competitive pay structure with annual progression up to the top of the salary scale. Starting pay is typically at the first point of the range, with potential for negotiation based on skills and current salary. Flexible working to support work-life balance with a hybrid model; up to 60% of working time from home and at least 40% in person.

Selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the online questions demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Applications may be anonymised for shortlisting, and CVs should be in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Interviews and assessments may be held in person or by video call. If you foresee problems, please let us know.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority. We foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, contact Beth Knight-Yamamoto, Public Affairs Manager at [e-mail]. For recruitment and selection process information, contact [e-mail].

Dates

Opening date: 8 September 2025

Closing date: 5 October, 11:59pm

Selection Interview dates: 15 and 16 October