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Top job! Policy and Public Affairs Manager

  • Full time
  • £40,000
  • Homebased and/or London office
  • Closing 30th March 2021


  • Advertised from 18th March 2021

Role

As the Sue Ryder Influencing Team continues to punch above its weight, we are now looking to strengthen what we do by recruiting for the new post of Policy and Public Affairs Manager. You will work as part of a team to influence models of care for people who are living with a terminal illness, living with a neurological condition or dealing with a bereavement.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the small and dynamic Influencing Team as the Policy and Public Affairs Manager. Reporting to the Head of Influencing, you will play a vital role in helping to deliver Sue Ryder’s strategic goal to influence policy on palliative, neurological and bereavement care. You will work with the Head of Influencing to raise our profile and develop strong relationships with parliamentarians, civil servants and policy stakeholders to ensure our voice is not only heard but is listened to. Sue Ryder operates in England and Scotland and as such this role will cover policy and public affairs in both nations so this would suit someone who enjoys diversity within their work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s policy and public affairs plan
  • To manage the Policy and Public Affairs Officer for England
  • Be an expert on health & social care policy that relates to Sue Ryder’s priorities – both in Scotland and England
  • Represent the organisation externally with policy makers and other audiences
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for Sue Ryder to influence policy
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure an integrated communications approach

About you

You will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Scottish and English political systems and ideally of heath & social care policy. You will have experience of public affairs as well as policy development along with experience of working in partnerships and alliances with other organisations. You will be able to communicate in a compelling manner both verbally and in writing, ideally you will have some line or budget management experience and will also have experience of working collaboratively with high performing PR and social media to best effect.

***Competitive Employee Benefits**

Company pension scheme, 25 days holiday - rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays, option to buy and sell up to five days holiday, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, paid mileage, enhanced sick pay, cash referral bonus scheme, corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services, staff discount of 15% on new goods online, salary sacrifice car scheme, online wellbeing centre, free will writing service, staff finance loans, carers leave policy and lots more.

About Us

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

Application notes

Closing date: 30th March 2021

Interviews: w/c 5th April 2021

To find our more and to apply, please visit our website at https://bit.ly/3lrKpsk