Policy Campaigns Manager

We are recruiting a new Policy Campaigns Manager to develop and lead our campaigns function at ARUK. The Policy Campaigns Manager will report to the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager.

In this role you will be joining a friendly and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and your role within ARUK. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop campaigns and identify opportunities to mobilise our supporters and drive influence and impact for and with people affected by dementia.

You will lead the development of the campaigns function for ARUK, building on existing initiatives, championing best practice in campaigns and building our reach and engagement. You will also be responsible for working across a range of functions including our policy, research, communications, digital, brand and volunteering teams.

 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Build on our campaign development processes to identify and create new campaigns that deliver change in dementia research and for people affected by dementia

·         Work with colleagues across research, policy and public affairs teams to develop and deliver successful campaigns that mobilise people affected by dementia and our supporters to influence decision makers and change policy and practice

·         Work with the policy managers to ensure that our campaigns align with our strategic priorities and theories of change

·         Work closely with public affairs colleagues to plan campaign actions that align with key political influencing moments e.g. Budget; Spending Review; King’s speech; General Elections

 

Develop and deliver our campaign communications to grow the reach, influence and impact of our campaigns

·         Lead the development and growth of our campaigner network, building supporter journeys, and producing compelling and creative campaigner communications across email, social media and other channels

·         Work with colleagues across CRM and digital to improve data management, delivering regular reporting on campaign actions and use this data to enhance the campaigner experience and empower more people to take action.

·         Work with colleagues in fundraising to build campaigning expertise and experience with local ARUK supporters and improve our reach with MPs in their constituencies

 

Involve people affected by dementia in campaigns development and delivery

·         Identify case studies and campaign supporters who can advocate for change

·         Provide training and ongoing support to case studies and campaign supporters to empower them to take part in our campaigns

·         Develop systems and processes to ensure that the voice of people affected by dementia is at the heart of our campaigns

 

Research, insight and continuous improvement

·         Provide expert advice across the charity on campaigning, taking an open, flexible and innovative approach

·         Develop mechanisms to keep abreast of best practice in campaigns and any legal or regulatory issues specifically around mental capacity and consent, data protection and lobbying etc

·         Embed a campaigning culture across the organisation by being an ambassador for the benefits of campaigning and working with colleagues to showcase the opportunities and impact of our work.

 

Other duties

·         Ensure accurate record keeping

·         Undertake any other relevant duties and projects as require and in line with the responsibilities of the post

 

What we are looking for:

·         Experience of delivering successful national campaigns

·         Experience of building fruitful relationships with colleagues across organisations

·         Experience of developing impactful campaign strategies with clear policy rationale and creative tactics

·         Experience of writing compelling campaign communications

·         Experience of delivering campaigns training

·         Experience of working with campaigners

·         Experience using CRM databases such as Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce and handling sensitive personal data

·         Leadership experience at a management level

·         Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook   

·         Excellent personal communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

·         Ability to manage resources effectively and efficiently    

·         Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences 

·         Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

·         Good organisational and project management skills and the ability to prioritise workload

·         Strong negotiation skills

·         Naturally collaborative with ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues

·         High level of empathy, compassion and understanding of dementia 

·         Professional and hard-working team player

·         Confident, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 20th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 28th October 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us at via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK