3 jobs found

Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) £59,640 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and strategic policy and public affairs leader to head our devolved nations policy and public affairs function. This is a high-profile leadership role with a unique opportunity to influence policy, advocate for children and young people, and drive improvements in child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs and sitting on the Membership, Policy and External Affairs Divisional Management Team, you will lead the College's policy and public affairs activity across the devolved nations. You will develop and deliver impactful advocacy strategies, build strong relationships with governments and policymakers, and ensure the College's voice is heard on the issues that matter most to paediatricians, children and young people. You will provide leadership to a team of Policy and Public Affairs Managers and work closely with College Officers, members, committees and colleagues across the organisation to maximise the College's influence and impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading the strategic planning and prioritisation of RCPCH policy and public affairs activities across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Developing and delivering influential public affairs and advocacy strategies to support the College's policy priorities Providing expert advice on child health, healthcare delivery, workforce, public health and safeguarding policy across the devolved nations Managing and developing a team of three Policy and Public Affairs Managers Overseeing the production of high-quality policy reports, consultation responses, briefings and stakeholder communications Building and maintaining effective relationships with governments, policymakers, Royal Colleges, health bodies and external partners Working collaboratively with the Health Policy, Media and Public Affairs, Membership and Education teams to align priorities and maximise impact Supporting Devolved Nations Officers and committees to advocate effectively on behalf of members Leading the identification of opportunities to raise the College's profile and influence policy development Managing a budget of approximately £60,000 and ensuring effective use of resources Essential skills and experience include: Degree-level qualification, postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience Strong understanding of the UK political and health policy landscape, particularly within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Significant experience leading policy development and public affairs activity Proven experience producing and overseeing policy reports, consultation responses and briefing materials Demonstrable success in delivering public affairs campaigns with measurable impact Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior political, policy and clinical audiences Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels Strong leadership and people management experience Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes Experience of budget management, planning and forecasting Desirable: Experience leading policy development relating to health services, children's services or child health Experience working within healthcare, children's services or public sector organisations Experience working within a membership organisation or professional body The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making. Our values - Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire - are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation. We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required. Closing date: 24 June 2026.

Help shape policy that makes a difference across Wales. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is looking for a driven and insightful Senior Policy Officer to join our Corporate Policy and Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence national policy, support local government voices, and work at the heart of public service improvement. What you'll do: Develop high-quality policy briefings and advice for senior leaders and elected members Lead on research, consultation responses and policy analysis Engage with Welsh Government, the Senedd and key stakeholders Support national meetings, committees and public affairs activity Translate complex policy into clear, actionable insights What we're looking for: Strong experience in a policy or public sector environment Excellent analytical, writing and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace Knowledge of local government and the wider policy landscape Why join us? You'll play a key role in shaping policy that impacts communities across Wales-working alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stakeholder Engagement Officer on a three month fixed term contract to play a key role in delivering one of our major corporate priorities. The role At the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), our purpose is to drive confidence and trust in legal services. We regulate over 200,000 solicitors and 9,400 law firms across England and Wales, making sure professional standards remain high and that the public is protected. High Volume Consumer Claims (HVCC) are a rapidly evolving area of the legal sector. As we deliver our innovative multiyear programme of work in this space, we are recruiting a Stakeholder Engagement Officer to support its programme of proactive strategic engagement with the SRA's key stakeholders. Working closely with the High-Volume Consumer Claims (HVCC) project team to support its programme of proactive strategic engagement with the SRA's key stakeholders. This will have particular emphasis on preparing high quality briefings for senior level staff, and raising the SRA's profile and reputation, by developing strategies and plans to maintain productive relationships with the legal profession and other key stakeholders and interest groups, including consumer bodies. This is a high-profile area of work, offering the chance to influence understanding across the sector and support the delivery of one of our most significant corporate programmes. What's in it for you: Play a managing role in stakeholder engagement for a major regulatory project Work closely with colleagues across consumer policy, external communications and public affairs Develop and manage a bank of reusable briefing content to support effective stakeholder management, including for the SRA's Chair, Chief Executive and members of the Senior Management Team Coordinate a programme of speaking engagements and exhibition opportunities for the SRA Help us innovate and refine how we communicate complex regulatory changes Gain exposure at senior levels and contribute to work with national visibility What we're looking for: Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management, with an understanding of the importance of taking a strategic, intelligent-led and user focused approach. Significant experience of working at a senior/project management level Ability and experience of working alongside policy colleagues to manage, shape and deliver content designed for a professional audience Proven ability to quickly understand and interrogate policy positions and documents, in order to provide succinct and impactful briefings, presentations and communications support products in a timely manner Understanding and ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate stakeholder outreach programmes across a range of external organisations and audiences, delivered through a combination of direct and indirect engagements face-to-face, or online. Useful and additional information: There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. We are recruiting for this role in our Birmingham, Cardiff, and London offices. You will be based in the office nearest to your location, with the expectation of working 1-2 days a week in the office and the remainder of the week from home. Some travel will be required to the SRA's other offices (usually to our Birmingham office), or for meetings with stakeholders or attendance at events. Interviews will take place 2 and 3 July 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact us via Take a look at our staff videos to see what our offices look like and what it is that makes people proud to work at SRA. To apply Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed under the 'what we are looking for' section above. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. Closing date for applications is 24 June 2026 at 23:55. Due to the requirements of this role, we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please only apply if you can meet this requirement.