Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Wick, Highland, United Kingdom - The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment

Description

Location:
London Bridge (3 days/week), with home working (2 days/week).
This is a full-time role
We've ambitions to change so much, to improve support for endometriosis –
are you the Policy and Public Affairs Officer we need to help us?
Thank you for your interest in the role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Endometriosis
Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those
assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause – although the impact can be felt for
charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we're determined to change this and ensure
that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.
We've big ambitions in our strategy, focused on better supporting those with
endometriosis, driving down diagnosis times, campaigning for improved treatments and
access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research. 5 million women and those assigned female at birth with
and Communications to identify opportunities to influence external policy to better support
passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living
opportunity to help drive forward Endometriosis UK's strategy and boost our impact for the
Interim Director of Communications and Campaigns

Reporting to:
Head of Campaigns and Communications
Full time/ 37.

Contract:
Permanent
In person at our office in London Bridge
Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis.
Formed in 1981, we offer information and support to women and those assigned female at
birth with endometriosis, for example through our website and information leaflets, and via
our local support groups, Helpline and online forum. As well as directly supporting those
and support research. awareness and education, and for implementation of the NICE guidelines on endometriosis
We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join the Campaigns
and Communications Team at Endometriosis UK. Our Campaigns and Communications team
aims to drive real change for those with endometriosis, and as Policy and Public Affairs
Officer you will play a key role in developing policy solutions to support our campaigns and
to knock on to influence the policy agenda. parliamentary monitoring, responding to government consultations, and producing
We are looking for a highly motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer. Policy and Public Affairs Officer April 2024
This role sits within our Campaigns and Communications Team, and you will be responsible
for supporting the team's policy and public affairs work.
Ongoing monitoring of policy and political developments across the UK including key
Identifying and responding to policy consultations and opportunities to influence
external policy to better support and represent the needs of those with endometriosis.
Providing coordination and administrative support for our work with government
Providing support to organise parliamentary events in Westminster and the devolved
administrations where required, including during Endometriosis Action month.
Providing administrative support to support the work of the team, where required.
visits to relevant endometriosis services in their area, where appropriate.
Supporting the team to communicate the charity's position on policy issues across the
Working with the Public Affairs Advisor, Campaigns and Communications Manager and
Head of Campaigns and Communications to develop key policy asks for public
Support the smooth running of the Campaigns and Communications Team, and
We are a small, busy charity, and all staff help with the general running of the
Experience of work in a policy, research, public affairs or campaigning setting.
Ability and experience of grasping and communicating complex policy issues.
Strong writing and proof-reading skills; Proven communications skills, with excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
Understanding of living with endometriosis or a demonstrable interest in women's
Understanding and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and
inclusion.
Good IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office.
Detailed knowledge of health, education and/or employment policy, NHS structures
We work with a range of clients in the charity and non-profit sector:
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