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The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will be a member of the External Affairs Team. This role is designed to support the development and implementation BABCP’s influencing plan with a view to raising the profile and influence of BABCP amongst policy stakeholders and decision-makers to create positive change in policy.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
As a member of the staff team:
- To work collaboratively with other members of the staff team to deliver our External Communications, as relevant
- To contribute towards delivering our organisation strategy
- To contribute towards the values of the Association
- Promoting equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of Member Engagement.
As the Policy and Public Affairs Officer:
- Keep up-to-date with current trends and activities by monitoring parliamentary and local government activity relevant to BABCP in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland; notifying and briefing colleagues of relevant political developments and opportunities to influence
- Support reactive policy work such as drafting consultation responses, parliamentary debate briefings and summaries, and letters to policy makers; working with the Senior Clinical Advisor and the Head of External Affairs.
- Liaise with the member engagement manager and the membership team on policy work ensuring member feedback is embedded into policy work.
- Support the delivery of parliamentary events to publicise BABCP’s work including identifying and engaging key stakeholders, managing attendance, preparing and distributing event information, and post-event follow-up.
- Support the Head of External Affairs and the Senior Clinical Advisor in the implementation of a public affairs influencing plan.
- Raise awareness and the profile of BABCP by identifying, and developing relationships with key stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Head of External Affairs if required, representing BABCP at external meetings.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in public affairs and policy, preferably within the healthcare, public, or membership sectors.
- Experience of liaising with a range of stakeholders and implementing stakeholder mapping.
- High level of ICT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document management systems).
- Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and parliamentary and legislative processes.
- Excellent communication skills, and an ability to handle complex situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into simple accessible briefings at pace.
- Effective relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, and prioritising workload.
- Understanding the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter no more than 2 sides by the closing date of 12th November 2025, interviews are to be held on 27th November 2025.
Due to the high volume of applications, it may not always be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy Officer-Wales
Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country and to the Senedd, Cardiff.
22.5 hrs per week
Fixed term post 2 years - with possible extension
Circa £35,000 p.a FTE depending on experience
Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!
Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?
We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.
You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
- Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
- Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
- Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
- Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
- Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
- Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working with elected members
- Experience in conducting analysis and writing and editing reports for publication
- Can travel regularly to the Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and other parts of Wales, plus Alton Hampshire
Employee benefits
- Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.