Job Title: Public Affairs and Policy Officer
Location: Flexible, hybrid or our Bristol office
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 dependant on experience
Job type: Full time – Permanent
About us:
Together for Short Lives is the UK charity to make sure the 99,000 seriously ill children and their families can make the most of every moment they have together – whether that’s for years, months or only hours.
We work with families and the brilliant people and services that support them – in hospitals, in children’s hospices and in the community – to ensure that children and families get the support they need.
About the role:
We are looking for a proven policy influencer to take their next step with us as our Public Affairs and Policy Officer. With experience of working in public affairs or policy, you will influence politicians and policymakers to improve quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. You can work flexibly, located at our central-Bristol office or in a hybrid arrangement.
You will gather evidence about the extent to which children and families are receiving the palliative care they need. You will develop policy asks which aim to overcome the barriers that children and families face in accessing high quality, sustainable palliative care. With a sound knowledge of how the UK’s parliaments and governments work, you will be the secretariat to an all-party group. You will map and develop a strategy for engaging with our stakeholders.
About you:
Our ideal candidate is educated to degree level or equivalent and is organised and methodical in their approach. You can analyse and evaluate data and confidently segment and tailor communications to different political audiences. With excellent communication skills, you are able to explain complex policy issues in an accessible way both verbally and in writing.
Together for Short Lives’ vision is for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions to have as fulfilling lives as possible, and the best care at the end of life. Our mission is to secure the best quality of life and best end of life care for children who will have short lives. All our work is shaped by our values:
- We listen to families and our work is shaped by what they tell us
- We are compassionate and responsive
- We collaborate and bring people together
- We are innovative, creative and will act as a catalyst for change
- We are passionate and determined.
Benefits:
- Flexible working.
- 25 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase between 2 and 20 extra days annual leave each year.
- A 6.5% employer pension contribution.
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Lifestyle Benefits – Cinema, Dining, Online shopping, Discounts etc.
- Volunteering days
Closing date: Wednesday 20 September
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 5 October
No agencies or media sales enquiries please
Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and complete the application form for this role.
We are always looking for talented people and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Council Policy Manager, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Policy coordinator, Policy Adviser, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Public Sector Policy Management, Policy officer, officer and Committee Support Officer may also be considered for this role.
