Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer

**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Location**: London and South East
**Salary**: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
**Working Hours**: 35 per week
**Closing Date**: 18 September 202
**Interview Date**: TBC (via Teams)
**About Alzheimer's Society**
Who we are
Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.
What we want
We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What we do
We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis. No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert supportthrough practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step. We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improvethe lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future.
How we do it
We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.
**About the role**
The Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Team leads on the delivery of Alzheimer’s Society’s public affairs and campaigns activity at a regional and local level. We work to deliver local policy change to improve the lives and experiences of people affectedby dementia.
As Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our ambitious programme of influencing work across London and the South East. This will include identifying and maximising opportunities to influence policy, practice andattitudes at the local and regional levels. You will raise the awareness and profile of the work of Alzheimer’s Society by identifying and building strong relationships with key local stakeholders, as well as mapping and analysing target audiences, writingbriefings, and organising and attending meetings and events.
You will work closely with other teams across the organisation to maximise our impact and influence to ensure dementia is a priority issue among key decision-makers and to affect positive change for people affected by dementia.
Travel across the region will be required.
**About you**:

- Experience in building relationships with a variety of external stakeholders.
- Good understanding of local and regional government, as well as the health and social care systems in England.
- Experience presenting, facilitating group discussions and representing organisations to key stakeholders.

If you have this experience and expertise and believe we can make a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia, we’d love to hear from you.
We also have various learning programs to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
**Person Specification**:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open jargon-free conversations with the business.
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy Officer, Political Assistant, Government Policy, Local Government, Community Engagement, Public Relations Officer, Communications Advisor,Communications Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
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