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Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Worksop
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Client:
Charity People
Location:
Worksop, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Can you help us promote public and national awareness of kidney disease in the UK to benefit all kidney patients?
The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a unique, independent UK charitable organisation run by kidney patients for kidney patients. They are seeking an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to help shape and deliver an exciting programme of work that tackles the challenges of renal disease head-on. As a senior appointment, this role will raise the scale, effectiveness, and profile of their policy and public affairs work.
Job Title: Policy and Public Affair Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: NKF HQ (North Nottinghamshire) Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Perks and Benefits:
At NKF, they value their team members and offer some incredible benefits:
* Up to six weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Early finish on Friday’s
* Christmas shutdown
* Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
* Death in service insurance worth three times your salary
* Free car parking at their HQ
About the Role:
You’ll build on current policy initiatives, leveraging the knowledge of our team, trustees, and professional networks, while collaborating with 50 Kidney Patient Association members. You’ll have the freedom to shape and implement their programme of work, working strategically and independently to enhance NKF’s impact on patient support, campaigning, and public life.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead NKF’s policy and public affairs activities, reporting to the Chief Executive.
* Develop and implement strategies to tackle the challenges of kidney disease.
* Collaborate with internal teams, trustees, and external stakeholders to drive impactful campaigns.
* Represent NKF in public policy discussions, including parliamentary groups, ensuring our voice is heard at the highest levels.
* Contribute to strategic planning and hands-on delivery within a small, collaborative team.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic vision with a willingness to get stuck into the work. You’ll have:
* Proven experience in policy and public affairs with a strong network in public policy and parliamentary groups.
* A solid understanding of health policies.
* Knowledge of marketing and communications, with the ability to amplify NKF’s work and messaging.
* Entrepreneurial skills and the ability to shape and deliver impactful strategies.
* The ability to work collaboratively with teams and independently when needed.
* A passion for making a lasting difference for kidney patients and the NKF’s mission.
This is a chance to join NKF at an exciting time. With a refreshed five-year strategy, growing reputation, and committed team, you’ll have the support and opportunity to make a long-lasting impact.
Interviews: TBC
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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