Policy and Public Affairs Manager

• Join the leading voice of the UK brain tumour community
• Lead devolved nations parliamentary engagement

About Our Client

Brain Tumour Research (BTR) are the leading voice of the brain tumour community. They are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. BTR is campaigning to increase the national investment in research into brain tumours to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

Job Description

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Hybrid
Responsibilities:

• Aim to build our activities and engagement in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Oversee the running of Secretariat for the Cross-Party Group on Brain Tumours in the Scottish Parliament
• Build and maintain effective relationships with MPs, Peers, MSPs, MSs, MLAs, government departments, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) select committees and other political stakeholders. Support parliamentarians to submit PQs and EDMs
• Work with colleagues to manage the charity's involvement in key parliamentary activities, including debates, inquiries, events, and select committee appearances
• Draft speeches, briefings, letters and other communications for political stakeholders and internal leadership
• Align campaigning priorities with Brain Tumour Research's strategic objectives and fundraising goals
• Ensure the voices of those with lived experience of brain tumours are central to our policy development
• Oversee the planning and delivery of Brain Tumour Research's political and public affairs events, including our flagship events at Westminster and the annual Wear A Hat Day campaign
• Secure external speaking opportunities and maximise media interest in our policy work
• Monitor relevant political, scientific and policy developments, providing timely updates to internal stakeholders
• Develop tools to evaluate the effectiveness of policy and public affairs work and report on outcomes to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with the charity's values, safeguarding and other relevant policies, GDPR, and equality, diversity and inclusion principles
• Act as an ambassador for Brain Tumour Research at all times, promoting the charity's goals with professionalism and passion
• Work cross functionally with other teams in the charity to inform on and engage with campaigning

The Successful Applicant

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Hybrid
Essential:

• Experience working in a public affairs, policy, or parliamentary role (e.g. within a charity, think tank, political office, or public sector body)
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape and policymaking processes, including Parliament and devolved administrations
• Experience writing high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, or campaign materials
• Experience supporting or delivering advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement, or events
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and summarise complex information quickly and accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing content for external audiences
• Confidence using political monitoring tools and databases to track developments and opportunities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Previous Line Management experience, conducting regular 1:1's and Performance Reviews/ Appraisals (Desirable)
• Interest in health and research policy, ideally in the charity or medical research sector (Desirable)
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with political stakeholders, civil servants, and sector partners (Desirable)

What's on Offer

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Hybrid
What's on offer:

• Salary circa from £44,000 per annum, with potential for flex depending on experience.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Join an ambitious, highly successful expanding team, at the heart of influencing in the charity world.

If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare policy and advocacy, we encourage you to apply for the Policy and Public Affairs Manager role with Brain Tumour Research

Job summary

• Job function
• Policy

• Subsector
• Charities

• Sector
• Not For Profit

• Location
• London

• Contract type
• Permanent

• Consultant name
• Guy Alsford

• Consultant phone
• +44 20 7269 2213

• Job reference
• JN-052026-7014352