At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advocacy projects and influence policy for type 1 diabetes treatments.
- Company: Breakthrough T1D, a mission-driven organisation focused on improving lives.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, health cash plan, and personalised training.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare policy while working with key stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in public affairs, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement required.
The predicted salary is between 32750 - 32750 £ per year.
Location: Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast
Salary: £32,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed-term full-time position for one year, potential extension subject to funding
Interview process: Interviews scheduled as applications are received. The vacancy closes once a successful candidate is appointed.
About the role: The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Devolved Nations is critical to our UK-wide advocacy mission. You will lead projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians such as our access to treatments and early detection work, and people with type 1 diabetes, policymakers, and researchers. You will help deliver Breakthrough T1D’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.
Experience required:
- Experience working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs stakeholders to influence policy and public discourse across the devolved nations
- Experience leading public affairs delivery in at least one (preferably all) of the devolved nations
- Experience analysing Government policy in depth and creating policy briefings
- Experience drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions
- Experience 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 organising stakeholder events
Employee benefits:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working and consideration of compressed hours
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff, increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments
- Season ticket and cycle loan
- Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
- Personalised training to suit 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.
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations in Belfast employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Breakthrough T1D is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and personalised training opportunities, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on public policy for type 1 diabetes in the devolved nations. The home-based role allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an attractive option for those seeking to contribute to vital advocacy efforts from the comfort of their own location.
