At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advocacy projects and influence policy for type 1 diabetes treatments in the devolved nations.
- Company: Breakthrough T1D, a mission-driven organisation focused on improving lives.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, generous leave, health cash plan, and personalised training.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and impactful change.
- 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 Cardiff employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Breakthrough T1D is an exceptional employer that champions a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and generous annual leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides personalised training tailored to career aspirations, alongside family-friendly policies that reflect its dedication to staff wellbeing. Located within commuting distance of vibrant cities like Edinburgh, Cardiff, or Belfast, employees benefit from engaging with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes.
