We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Affairs Officer to join our Policy and Public Affairs team to initiate, develop and deliver key projects, leading in specific areas, providing public affairs expertise which will influence UK Government policy and legislation and the health service in England.

The Policy and Public Affairs team exists to build support amongst key decision makers so that we can beat heartbreak forever. We develop the BHF's positions and engage and influence stakeholders to help ensure the UK remains a global leader in heart and clinical research, supporting the health service to deliver the best care to people living with heart and circulatory disease.

About you

You'll have detailed knowledge of the workings of government and parliamentary procedure as well as a working knowledge of the devolved administrations. With an understanding of the external political environment you'll have an understanding of the role of the BHF and other health charities in general and particularly in the political arena.

You'll have experience of working in the UK Parliament or within a public affairs consultancy preferable, and have excellent communication skills. Having previously successfully influenced political stakeholders you'll be able to build strong relationships with key internal and external colleagues.

With a proven ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively for political audiences in a variety of formats, able to summarise complex information swiftly and accurately for a variety of audiences, you'll be able to plan your own workload, ensure effective time management and meet deadlines.

With a commitment to high standards of relationship management in order to achieve the best outcome, you'll be able to work on own initiative, proactively seizing opportunities to benefit the BHF.

About us

When you work at the British Heart Foundation, you become a part of medical history. Part of a world leading organisation that has played a role in decades of life saving breakthroughs, from heart transplants and pacemakers to stents and clot busting drugs. And we're not about to stop any time soon. We are here to beat heartbreak forever. To stop heart and circulatory diseases devastating families. And if you want to help us get there sooner, you could be the Senior Public Affairs Officer we need.

How to apply

To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the roles criteria.

Interviews will be held 1 and 2 August 2018 at our London head office.

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