[Hiring] Public Affairs Officer @Alzheimer's Society

Role Description

Would you like to play a key part in influencing national decision-makers across Wales, England and Northern Ireland to drive major, positive change in the dementia policy space? Then this could be the role for you.

Sitting within Alzheimer’s Society’s Public Affairs team, as our new Public Affairs Officer you would be instrumental in delivering innovative, engaging, collaborative and evidence-based influencing work. You’d be ensuring that political and health system stakeholders are acting on the biggest issues affecting people living with dementia, working closely with other teams to drive work that is integrated locally and nationally.

While this role is predominantly focused on delivering public affairs activity in Wales, you’ll also be part of a fluid and flexible team that operates across boundaries and supports with our political work in England and Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting time for dementia policy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have the chance to ensure that governments are prioritising dementia and the needs of all those affected by the condition. Our Public Affairs Officer will be at the forefront of taking on this vitally important challenge.

Every day, people affected by dementia tell us what matters most to them. We listen, learn, and use what they share, alongside evidence and research, to influence real change.

As our Public Affairs Officer, you will help make sure those voices are heard by the people making decisions. Working across Wales and as part of a three nations team, you will build relationships with politicians, decision-makers and health leaders to help improve support and services for people affected by dementia.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or support political engagement across Wales and potentially other UK nations, drawing on your knowledge of parliamentary structures and influencing routes to help drive change.
• Coordinate and oversee political monitoring and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Plan and deliver engaging public affairs (or similar) events, including parliamentary receptions, breakfast meetings, roundtables and party conference activity.
• Turn evidence-based policy positions into clear and effective influencing strategies that deliver meaningful impact.
• Develop delivery plans focused on achieving outcomes, evaluating progress and using learning to inform future activity.
• Create clear, accessible content to inform and engage stakeholders, using effective presentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the political and health systems, and how to influence national decision-makers.
• A clear understanding of the external political environment, with experience in political or similar stakeholder management at a national level.
• Experience proactively engaging with national politicians and decision-makers, acting as the first point of contact for their teams.
• Confidence and credibility when working with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to influence across geographical and organisational boundaries.
• The ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multi-dimensional environments, adapting to change and ambiguity.
• Well-developed analytical, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into accessible, meaningful content and recommendations.
• Experience working across multiple UK nations in complex influencing environments.
• A commitment to involving people with lived experience, such as people with dementia or long-term health conditions, in your work.

Benefits

• Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives.
• We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work-life balance.
• We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.