Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international cancer research organisation to recruit a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer.

This role will support the development of policy and public affairs work in the UK and evidence-based policy for both International and UK work. The charity will be developing a UK Policy and Public Affairs strategy for 2025 onwards, with several influencing opportunities in the pipeline.

This organisation leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities.

We are looking for a candidate

• with a passion for delivering improvements to public health and cancer prevention through policy and public affairs,
• who has experience advising colleagues on political matter areas,
• the ability to maintain up to date knowledge on political issues.
• Experience of sourcing, scanning for, reviewing, assessing and analysing policy documents or legislation is also key.
• You will have significant professional experience in a UK policy and public affairs environment such as a charity or working in parliament - preferably in health
• You will have a degree level qualification in public policy, public or global health, or health policy (e.g. policies on cancer, non-communicable diseases, food, obesity, physical activity) or other relevant subjects

This is a permanent, full time position offering a salary of £31,000 - £34,000 per annum, plus benefits

This position offers hybrid working, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd October.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.