Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns

Job Title:Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns 

Hours: 35 hours

Salary: £51,010 per annum

Type of Employment: Permanent 

Dept and Location:Marketing & Communications, Communications & Campaigns; Office –London (when restrictions allow) 

Line Manager: Deputy Director of Communications & Campaigns 

Direct Reports: Campaigns Manager; Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer 

Teenage Cancer Trust provides life–changing, world–class care and support so young people don’t face cancer alone.

We also speak out on their behalf, so that their experiences are better understood and cancer services are developed with their needs in mind. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Teenage Cancer Trust to become our next Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, leading a team to deliver effective influencing and campaigning activity across the UK. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO, AND WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

We want to deliver public affairs, policy influencing and campaigns activity that influences public opinion, Government and NHS policy in the best interests of young people with cancer. So, we are looking for an experienced influencing specialist to lead the development and implementation of an integrated approach.

You’ll need to be confident in establishing and maintaining a strategic overview of policy developments relating to teenagers and young adults with cancer across the UK, advising and making recommendations to our Chief Executive and senior staff.  You’ll be experienced in directly managing high level relationships with political and NHS stakeholders, providing expert counsel on how to leverage Teenage Cancer Trust’s influencing opportunities to generate change that makes a meaningful difference to young people with cancer and their families.

You’ll be comfortable with leading and being part of collaborative activity, including cross sector coalitions, working with clinicians and other experts to develop and share a robust and compelling case for change. You’ll also help to embed Teenage Cancer Trust’s campaigning approach, ensuring integrated activity that engages new and existing supporters and encourages them to speak out on our behalf. 

The successful candidate will also be an experienced manager, with the ability to lead and inspire a team, by supporting, coaching and motivating them to deliver impactful influencing activity that improves the lives of young people with cancer. 

Start date from 1st September 2021 

How to Apply 

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date Monday 21st June

First interviews                Week commencing 28th June 

Second Stage Interviews      Week commencing  06th July 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

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