Senior National Public Affairs Manager - Remote

Overview

As Senior National Public Affairs Manager, you’ll take the lead in building relationships with key stakeholders in the UK Parliament and Government. This high-impact role is designed to influence national policy and improve support for people living with terminal illness.

In Short

• Lead engagement with national policymakers and parliamentary stakeholders.
• Design and deliver impactful events, campaigns and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider charity and sector partners.
• Work with Marie Curie-funded researchers to ensure evidence drives policy influence.
• Represent the charity at external meetings, briefings and events.
• Line-manage officer-level team members, ensuring high performance.
• Champion end-of-life care issues through social media and public communications.

Requirements

• Strong experience in lobbying or public affairs with a proven record of policy influence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the UK Parliament and Government structures.
• Experience of developing and maintaining senior-level relationships.
• Political judgement and campaign experience.
• Knowledge of health, palliative care or social justice issues in the UK.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into impactful messaging.
• Prior experience in healthcare or palliative care policy and advocacy is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and season tickets.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Subsidised Eye Care.