Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Join an ambitious and highly successful team, leading parliamentary engagement across Westminster and the devolved nations whilst developing policy that increases focus and investment on brain tumour research

Client Details

Brain Tumour Research (BTR) are the leading voice of the brain tumour community. They are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. BTR is campaigning to increase the national investment in research into brain tumours to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

Description

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Aim to build our activities and engagement in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Oversee the running of Secretariat for the Cross-Party Group on Brain Tumours in the Scottish Parliament
• Build and maintain effective relationships with MPs, Peers, MSPs, MSs, MLAs, government departments, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) select committees and other political stakeholders. Support parliamentarians to submit PQs and EDMs
• Work with colleagues to manage the charity's involvement in key parliamentary activities, including debates, inquiries, events, and select committee appearances
• Draft speeches, briefings, letters and other communications for political stakeholders and internal leadership
• Align campaigning priorities with Brain Tumour Research's strategic objectives and fundraising goals
• Ensure the voices of those with lived experience of brain tumours are central to our policy development
• Oversee the planning and delivery of Brain Tumour Research's political and public affairs events, including our flagship events at Westminster and the annual Wear A Hat Day campaign
• Secure external speaking opportunities and maximise media interest in our policy work
• Monitor relevant political, scientific and policy developments, providing timely updates to internal stakeholders
• Develop tools to evaluate the effectiveness of policy and public affairs work and report on outcomes to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with the charity's values, safeguarding and other relevant policies, GDPR, and equality, diversity and inclusion principles
• Act as an ambassador for Brain Tumour Research at all times, promoting the charity's goals with professionalism and passion
• Work cross functionally with other teams in the charity to inform on and engage with campaigning

Profile

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Hybrid

Essential:

• Experience working in a public affairs, policy, or parliamentary role (e.g. within a charity, think tank, political office, or public sector body)
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and policymaking processes, including Parliament and devolved administrations
• Experience writing high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, or campaign materials
• Experience supporting or delivering advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement, or events
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and summarise complex information quickly and accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing content for external audiences
• Confidence using political monitoring tools and databases to track developments and opportunities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Previous Line Management experience, conducting regular 1:1's and Performance Reviews/ Appraisals (Desirable)
• Interest in health and research policy, ideally in the charity or medical research sector (Desirable)
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with political stakeholders, civil servants, and sector partners (Desirable)

Job Offer

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Hybrid

What's on offer:

• Salary circa from £40,000-£49,000 per annum, with potential for flex depending on experience.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Join an ambitious, highly successful expanding team, at the heart of influencing in the charity world.

If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare policy and advocacy, we encourage you to apply for the Policy and Public Affairs Manager role with Brain Tumour Research