At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead policy initiatives and advocate for blood cancer awareness across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading charity dedicated to beating blood cancer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health policy and support those affected by blood cancer.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy advocacy and strong communication skills required.
We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we're here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We’re looking for an experienced and influential Policy and Public Affairs Lead to drive Blood Cancer UK’s UK-wide policy and influencing work. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee a pipeline of policy and influencing content, and ambitious influencing strategies that put the experiences of people affected by blood cancer at the heart of decision-making.
Working across Westminster and the devolved nations, you will build and maintain strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials and key stakeholders, ensuring our voice is heard where it matters most and translating evidence and insight into meaningful policy change.
You will lead, support and develop a small team (two Policy and Public Affairs Officers: one focused on Scotland and Northern Ireland; the other focused on England and Wales). You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver integrated, insight-led influencing campaigns that shape national policy and improve outcomes for people with blood cancer.
This is a highly collaborative and externally facing role, requiring confident engagement with senior stakeholders, clear and persuasive communication, and a strong commitment to involving people with lived experience in all aspects of our work. You will play a central role in ensuring Blood Cancer UK is a trusted and influential voice in health policy across the UK.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Expected travel for this role includes attendance at the London office approximately 2–4 days per month plus regular attendance at external meetings.
Expected interview dates: First round (online): w/c 6th July; Second round (in person): w/c 13th July.
Policy and Public Affairs Lead employer: Blood Cancer UK
At Blood Cancer UK, we pride ourselves on being a leading charity dedicated to beating blood cancer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that champions employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture encourages innovative thinking and empowers our team to make a real impact in health policy, while our commitment to diversity ensures that all voices are heard and valued. With the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the UK, this role not only offers meaningful work but also the chance to contribute to life-changing outcomes for those affected by blood cancer.
