Associate Director Policy & Public Affairs

Associate Director Policy & Public Affairs focuses on be a visible external voice for marie curie—engaging with government, parliament, the nhs, media, and the wider charity sector to drive meaningful change.

What the role involves

• Be a visible external voice for Marie Curie—engaging with government, Parliament, the NHS, media, and the wider charity sector to drive meaningful change.
• Develop the charity’s public profile, represent and convey its views through media interviews, speaking engagements, written articles, letters and participation at conferences and.
• Managing the Policy and Public Affairs team, supporting their development.

Skills and requirements

• Analysing and respond to policy developments within the UK Government, and other relevant public bodies.
• Established experience in a policy and public affairs role with a strong track record of successfully campaigning and lobbying.
• Experience of working with the media, developing relationships with key journalists, giving interviews and securing media support.

Confirmed role details

• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.
• Pension, Holiday allowance, Training, Flexible working.

Candidate fit

• It would suit someone who can bring ownership, clear communication, and practical organisation to the role.

Additional role context

• As Marie Curie’s main spokesperson on policy and public affairs issues in England.
• Partner and work closely with research teams across Marie Curie, external partners and academia to identify opportunities to inform policy and public affairs activities.