Location
Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast.
Salary
£32,750 per annum.
Hours
35 hours per week.
Closing date
Monday 18 May 2026 at midnight.
Interview date
Week commencing 25 May 2026 over video with possible second stage in person week commencing 1 June 2026.
Position Overview
This is a full time fixed-term position for one year (with possible extension subject to funding). The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations will help build on the momentum of Breakthrough T1D in reducing health inequalities, widening access to treatments and ensuring emerging new treatments reach the UK’s devolved nations.
Responsibilities
You will lead on projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians, such as our access to treatments and early detection work, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. Deliver Breakthrough T1D's influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Experience of working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs audiences to influence policy and public/stakeholder discourse.
* Experience of leading public affairs delivery in one or more of the devolved nations.
* Experience in analysing Government policy in depth and creating policy briefings.
* Experience of drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions.
* Experience of communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in a public affairs and policy-based environment.
* Experience of organising stakeholder events.
Employee Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Flexible working and will consider compressed hours.
* Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full‑time staff, increasing after three and five years’ service.
* Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment.
* Season ticket and cycle loan.
* Pension scheme.
* Family‑friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates.
* Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
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