Policy and Public Affairs Officer

1 month ago

Home Based, United Kingdom Young Lives vs Cancer Full time

Hours per week: 35

Closing Date: 9 June 2024

Interview dates start from: 24 June 2024

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We'll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. We know what a better future could look like for children and young people with cancer. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We know we need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we know we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.

About the role

We want to creative positive change in the health system to achieve the change children and young people with cancer across the UK, and their families, need. This means amplifying the voices of young cancer patients and delivering evidence-based campaigns that make change happen.

This Policy and Public Affairs Officer role is responsible for supporting the Policy, Influencing and Voice Team with policy and public affairs expertise to deliver the key components of our influencing work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will help us influence the system for children and young people with cancer and their families, so we can change experiences of having cancer and ensure children and young people's voices are heard.

This includes:

  • monitoring the policy and influencing landscape in each of the devolved nations
  • developing policy briefings, position statements, consultation responses and reviewing evidence
  • building and maintaining excellent working relationships with elected representatives, officials, external partners and your colleagues too
  • delivering our public affairs work in the devolved nations
  • supporting our exciting campaigning activities, tailoring to each nation

Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.

This role is home-based and can be based anywhere in the UK, but the successful candidate will ideally be based in either Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland, and will require occasional visits to Young Lives vs Cancer workplaces.

This role is subject to an Basic level Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application a Disclosure and Barring Services report will be sought.

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Have experience working in a policy or public affairs environment, ideally in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
  • Have experience or knowledge of the policy, public affairs and/or political processes and how to use them in your work
  • Have effective influencing and relationship building skills
  • Are comfortable and confident working in a diverse and changing external environment across three nations
  • Are solutions-focused, have attention to detail, and able to analyse complex information

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

What we offer

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme.

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