Public Affairs Officer in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Flexibility: Opportunity to work from home after training period

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Salary: Circa £33,000 per annum

Interviews expected: Mid June 2026

To apply for this role please provide a CV and a Cover letter outlining your experience and how you would fulfill the criteria of the role, in no more than 2 pages.

This opportunity:

We are searching for an outgoing and driven Public Affairs Officer to join us – someone who has a focus on delivering great work, generating ideas and a keen interest in health, current affairs and politics across all nations of the UK. At its heart, this role is to support the delivery of an outstanding service and experience for our members through eye-catching strategic communications, public affairs and campaigns.

Joining MDDUS will give you an opportunity to work with a diverse range of colleagues including doctors, dentists, and lawyers as we provide a service that’s firmly on the side of our members. The role will also enable you to get involved in other aspects of our work including research, social media and organising events.

Having an interest in health – its delivery and the development of policy – alongside an understanding of how health is delivered in the NHS and private sector across all the devolved nations would be an advantage.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about public affairs and looking to build their experience and expertise in an organisation that plays an important part in the delivery of safe healthcare. The role is busy and varied and the successful candidate will get wide-ranging experience working across a number of key public affairs and communications activities. You will also be supported to develop your expertise through training and ongoing support and development.

You'll also collaborate with our wider colleagues and contribute towards MDDUS's mission under the guidance of our Head of Public Affairs and Communications.

What you can bring to this role:

• Essential criteria:
• Experience/Qualification in Public Affairs: Previous experience in a public affairs environment within government, healthcare, or the private sector or a degree or post graduate qualification in public affairs, politics or public policy analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and networking: Evidence that indicates being able to build and maintain relationships with elected politicians, their offices and other key stakeholders.
• Design and Branding Skills: Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva to produce branded materials, from concept to final deployment.
• Data Analysis: Evidence an ability to analyse complex data and translate it into simple and clear briefings that will influence policy makers. Strong experience using MS Excel, Power BI and other data analytics tools would be advantageous.
• Briefing Creation: Experience in preparing briefings for Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), or internal stakeholders.
• Desirable criteria:
• Health Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with or experience in the health sector is preferred but not mandatory.
• Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to organise events, internal seminars, or other activities requiring strong planning and coordination.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with prior experience in writing and communications being advantageous.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, especially on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Personal and Professional Development: Motivation to grow professionally and contribute positively to the organisation and its members.

What MDDUS will offer you:

• 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution
• 27 Days Annual Leave per year
• 8 Bank Holiday days per year (in addition to annual leave allocation)
• Private medical cover for employees (option to cover immediate family at a cost)
• Home and office flexibility
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• A range of additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance program (EAP) to support wellbeing and remote GP services
• Numerous employee engagement initiatives

Additionally:

We commit to ensuring all colleagues have:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth, innovation and encourages colleagues to bring the best versions of themselves to work.
• An employer who celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion so that colleagues can work in an environment where they can be their true selves.
• An organisation that provides support to healthcare professionals when they need it most, that commitment is also extended to our colleagues through a variety of wellbeing, charity and engagement initiatives.
• We are committed to providing excellent training and support to help you deliver an outstanding service to our colleagues and to help you develop in your career.
• A competitive benefits package, with the opportunities to mix and match to suit your needs.

To find out more about Life in MDDUS, check out our website Careers Page and company LinkedIn page.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about this role or about the wider business at MDDUS.