PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT (DEVOLVED NATIONS)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Reports to: Public Affairs Manager (Scotland)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Edinburgh Office w/ high‑flex (1‑2 days per week in the office). We are open to discussing further flexibility options for the successful candidate.
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week (available in compressed hour arrangements)
External closing date: 10 June 2026, 23:55
Interview date: From 18 June 2026
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Cancer Research UK does not offer visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* Logistical management of all aspects of the Scottish Cancer Conference, including bookings, invoicing, communications with attendees and venue.
* Operate full secretariat service to the Scottish Cancer Coalition, including production, dissemination of minutes, recording meetings, and maintaining member databases.
* Support the Public Affairs Officer in monitoring and collating parliamentary intelligence through daily reviews of parliamentary business and MSP activities.
* Assist in briefing MSPs on key policy issues and relevant parliamentary activities.
* Produce and send regular internal updates on devolved activities and emerging priorities.
* Provide support to public affairs activities across all devolved nations as required.
Qualifications
* Experience coordinating events.
* Good understanding of Scottish Government and Parliament.
* Strong political intuition.
* Proficiency in research with experience producing policy‑based documents.
* Ability to absorb information quickly.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills with basic project‑management experience delivering multiple tasks to deadlines.
* Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence discussing Cancer Research UK priorities with policymakers.
Benefits
We provide a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, offers a generous benefits package, and offers numerous career and personal development opportunities.
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