Full job description

Brain Tumour Research is seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to support their policy, campaigning and stakeholder engagement activities across Westminster and the devolved nations. This role involves parliamentary engagement, policy research, campaign delivery and collaboration with patients, politicians, researchers and charity partners to help increase investment in brain tumour research.

Client Details

Brain Tumour Research is the UK's leading brain tumour charity, campaigning to increase research investment and funding Centres of Excellence to find a cure for all brain tumours.

Description

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of public affairs, policy and campaigning plans that advance Brain Tumour Research's organisational objectives across Westminster and the devolved nations.
• Help ensure the specific needs and experiences of people affected by brain tumours are reflected in a compelling, evidence-based narrative that strengthens the charity's policy positions and campaigning asks.
• Support effective parliamentary and governmental engagement, including the operation and impact of the charity's APPG and devolved Cross-Party Groups, to build political support and influence relevant policy and funding decisions.
• Provide timely, accurate policy research, analysis and horizon scanning so the charity understands and responds effectively to developments in health, research, cancer policy and the wider political environment.
• Strengthen relationships with government officials, parliamentarians, campaigners, member charities, researchers, public affairs advisers and other stakeholders to support coordinated advocacy and collective impact.
• Ensure internal teams, supporters and external audiences receive accessible, authoritative and up-to-date information about the charity's public affairs and campaigning activity.
• Contribute to the effective engagement and development of campaigners and activists, helping create meaningful opportunities for people affected by brain tumours to support the charity's campaigning goals.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to communicate Brain Tumour Research's policy authority through events, publications, media, digital channels and stakeholder forums.

Profile

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Hybrid

Essential

• Knowledge of how the UK Parliament and UK Government operate, and the devolved administrations and legislatures.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with external stakeholders.
• Ability to research, analyse and present policy, political and statistical information accurately and accessibly.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload, manage multiple deadlines and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong numerical, organisational and IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Office and online databases or CRM systems.
• A committed and collaborative team player with the ability and desire to contribute to team and organisational success.
• Commitment to Brain Tumour Research's strategy, mission and organisational values.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally abroad, including occasional overnight stays
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