Breakthrough T1D UK
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations
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Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations
Location: Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast
Salary: £32,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.
This is a full time fixed-term position for one year (with possible extension subject to funding).
Who We Are Looking For
Breakthrough T1D is the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we're looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations to help us build on this momentum.
The role of the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations is vital to achieving our UK-wide advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures in the devolved nations.
You will lead on projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians, such as our access to treatments and early detection work, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver Breakthrough T1D's influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.
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Experience Required
Experience of working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs stakeholders to influence policy and to influence public/stakeholder discourse across the devolved nations Experience of leading public affairs delivery in at least one (preferably all) of the devolved nations Experience in analysing Government policy in-depth and creating policy briefings Experience of drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions Experience of communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in a public affairs and policy-based environment Experience of organising stakeholder events
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For further information please view the full job description here.
To arrange an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact the HR team at hr@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world's leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
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Employee Benefits
As an employer we offer:
Hybrid working arrangements Flexible working and will consider compressed hours Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years' service Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment Season ticket and cycle loan Pension scheme Family-friendly policies - maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
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