Strategic Policy & Public Affairs Lead

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Life assurance benefits

Family friendly entitlements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in Glasgow seeks a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to shape advocacy and influencing work across the UK. You will develop a deep understanding of the College and ensure policy activity is evidence-based and person-centred, speaking up for 15,000 Fellows and Members across healthcare disciplines.

You will build strong relationships with government, parliamentarians and partners, lead strategic plans and provide expert briefings to internal

Qualifications

• A degree-level education (or comparable experience) in a relevant subject.
• A minimum of three years of proven experience in a policy or public affairs role(s).
• A strong understanding of health and healthcare.
• Demonstrable understanding of policy making structures and processes in Scotland and the UK.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including a track record in the facilitation of discussions and delivering presentations.
• Ability to gather, analyse and use data to develop briefings, reports, communication and campaigns for different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimum supervision, seeking input from others as required.
• Ability to recognise sensitive subject matter and use language that is appropriate and fosters a supportive environment for the College’s audience.
• Reliable and willing to support a range of projects and tasks as required.
• Discretion, sensitivity and professionalism.
• Experience supporting a membership or partnership organisation.
• Membership of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Shape the direction of our advocacy, research and influencing work across the UK.
• Develop an excellent understanding of the College and play a key role in ensuring policy work is evidence-based and person-centred.
• Build strong relationships with government, parliamentarians and partners across the healthcare sector.
• Champion our Fellows and Members and ensure policy and public affairs work is evidence-based and person-centred.
• This is a strategic and externally-facing role; advise colleagues and office bearers, shape and deliver plans, and build relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Health policy

Education

Degree-level education in relevant subject

Job description

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in Glasgow seeks a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to shape advocacy and influencing work across the UK. You will develop a deep understanding of the College and ensure policy activity is evidence-based and person-centred, speaking up for 15,000 Fellows and Members across healthcare disciplines.

You will build strong relationships with government, parliamentarians and partners, lead strategic plans and provide expert briefings to internal