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Policy Communications Specialist

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Research UK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Communications Officer to join our team at Alzheimer's Research UK. As a key member of our Communications Department, you will play a vital role in increasing the visibility of our charity and influencing key political stakeholders to support policy change.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver communications and content to support our policy and public affairs activity, working through multiple channels including national media, newsletters, website content, and social media.
  • Build effective relationships with our Communications Department, Policy & Public Affairs Department, and external stakeholders and partners to identify and deliver on communications needs.
  • Help find, develop, and pitch news stories, press releases, thought leadership pieces, and other content to national press on our policy and public affairs activity, bringing our expertise and key messages to the forefront.
  • Support the running of our press office by coordinating responses to breaking news stories relating to relevant dementia policy developments, including drafting reactive comments, briefing spokespeople, and accompanying spokespeople to interviews when appropriate.
  • Monitor relevant media coverage and keep up to date with policy, social, scientific, and charitable sector issues that could benefit or have relevance to our charity.
  • Assist with the organisation and delivery of events, including our research conference and events in parliament.
  • Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media, government, and NHS communications contacts, responding promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
  • Work with our Public Affairs team to build on existing relationships with our campaigners and parliamentary advocates, developing engaging content to strengthen our communications with these groups.
  • Work with our Internal Communications team to create and disseminate materials to support staff across the organisation in engaging their stakeholders and the wider public with our policy and public affairs work, including toolkits and Q&As.
  • Liaise with our Social Media team to develop compelling content in support of our charity's policy and public affairs work.
  • Ensure activities comply with our branding and style guide.
What We're Looking For
  • Educated to degree level in a related subject or equivalent level of experience.
  • Experience of working with national media on health/science or policy issues.
  • Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners.
  • Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media, including press, social media, email, and events.
  • Confidence working with computers, knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and databases, and good keyboard skills.
  • Understanding of the UK political landscape, its potential impact on health policy, and the role communication plays in policy change.
  • Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
  • Ability to understand and translate complex policy into consumable communications for journalists and the public.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage many tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a broad range of people, including journalists, policymakers, representatives from partner organisations, and people affected by dementia.
  • A confident and friendly manner, with the ability to represent the charity to a range of audiences.
  • Working with independence, intelligence, drive, and initiative.
  • Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.