Policy and Public Affairs Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced policy and public affairs manager with a strong trackrecord of creating policy solutions that drive real change. In this role you will work closely with theHead of Campaigns and Communications to drive the organisation's influencing work across all 4nations of the UK through policy development, public affairs activity, and developing and deliveringissue-based campaigns that aim to make a real difference., This is a pivotal role in our Campaigns and Communications Team, reporting to the Head ofCampaigns and Communications. You will work closely with the Head of Campaigns andCommunications to drive the organisations influencing work across all 4 nations of the UK throughpolicy development, responding to and taking responsibility for writing policy consultations, anddeveloping and delivering issue-based campaigns in line with our new strategy.,

• To manage and lead on all aspects of Endometriosis UK's policy and public affairs activities
• Advise and lead on the development of the charity's policy positions and policy reports,
ensuring they are informed by robust evidence and the needs of the endometriosis community
• Producing briefings and policy reports for a variety of audiences. You'll have a strong track
record of developing policy and surveys and an ability to analyse data and research
• Ensuring effective parliamentary monitoring takes place
• Work closely with stakeholders from both medical and patient communities to develop
policy that aims to influence change
• Briefing and working with Ministers, Civil Servants, politicians and stakeholders in both
Westminster and the devolved administrations
• Representing Endometriosis UK at a variety of meetings, events and panels
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders
• Managing our parliamentary events programme
• Preparing policy briefings, responses and reports for senior staff and external audiences and
will be used to communicating complex policy issues to a variety of audiences
• Lead on the charity's responses to government consultations and other relevant public
consultations, policy developments and announcements, working closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Communications and Campaigns to deliver this
• Regularly review and identify new research and policies in relation to relevant policy areas to
help create a compelling case for change and investment from governments and other relevant bodies such as NICE
• Awareness of developments in research and supporting our engagement with the research
community
• You will build compelling cases for change to drive national and local policy changes across
the UK, and empower political and non-political stakeholders to engage in our campaigns to drive our policy goals
• You will support the Public Affairs and Policy Officer in ensuring the smooth running of the
All-Party-Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis, which Endometriosis UK provides Secretariat for, and other Parliamentary Groups we may be involved with.
• You will ensure the voices of those affected by endometriosis is at the heart of all of our
policy and public affairs workLine management:
• You will line manage the Public Affairs and Policy Officer
  
  We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate and confident self-starter who will lead on our
policy and public affairs work.You will be an experienced policy and public affairs professional, with a track record of creating anddelivering evidence based policies and campaigns that result in real change. Above all, you'll shareour vision for campaigning to improve the lives of those affected by endometriosis., You'll be able to understand complex issues and be able to communicate these with a wide range ofaudiences including internal and external stakeholders. You will exercise sound political judgementand have a strong understanding of the UK political and health landscape with a track record ofcreating campaigns and policy solutions that have resulted in policy change., 1. Experience of developing and leading evidence-based policy solutions that deliver real impact and change2. Experience of developing and writing consultation responses, policy reports and analysing research3. In depth working knowledge of the political landscape across all 4 nations, preferably in relation to health policy4. High level understanding of parliamentary processes and influencing levers5. Knowledge of how the health and care system works locally and nationally and how to influence it6. Strong written and communication skills with the ability to communicate policy to a variety of stakeholders including lay audiences including through presentations and speaking at panel events7. Understanding and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion8. Line management experience9. Understanding of living with endometriosis or a demonstrable interest in women's health and empathy with our mission10. Enthusiastic and proactive self-starter with proven ability to work proactively and with initiative11. Good IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office12. Ability to be able to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings13. Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post14. Eligibility to work in the UKDesirable:15. Detailed knowledge of health, education and/or employment policy, NHS structures and health care delivery systems.

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned femaleat birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact can be felt for life. Yet it's a disease mostpeople have never heard of, do not understand, and that currently has no cure. Diagnosis time in theUK currently takes on average 8 years and 10 months, and UK non-cancer gynaecology waiting listshave now grown to more than 750,000. As the UK's leading charity for all those affected byendometriosis, we're determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosisand the best treatment and support. With a new UK Government and increased interest inmenstrual health across all 4 nations, there has never been a more exciting time to joinEndometriosis UK and help us make a difference to the lives of those affected by endometriosis inthe UK.Within this role, you will play a key role in the delivery of our new organisational strategy that willlaunch in 2025, focused on better supporting those with endometriosis, driving down diagnosistimes, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, andleveraging more money into research. We place people with endometriosis at the heart of all we do.If we get our work right, we really can make a difference to the 1.5 million with endometriosis in theUK - and all those diagnosed in the future.You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change tohelp those with living with endometriosis.This is an exciting opportunity to help drive forward Endometriosis UK's new strategy and boost ourimpact for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis. I hope you'll consider joining us so wecan, together, do even more., Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in1981, we offer information and support to all those affected by endometriosis, for example throughour website, webinars and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline, webchatand online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raiseawareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare practitioners, the public and the media; lobby forimproved treatment and management; and support research. Current campaigns and policy issuesthat this role would be working on include reducing diagnosis times, gynaecology wait times,menstrual wellbeing education in schools, and for implementation of the NICE guidelines onendometriosis across the UK to deliver better treatment and care. We have a big job to do andambitious plans.