Policy and Public Affairs Manager

For more than 425 years, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world.

Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000 Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership.

Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich and extensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi-award winning events offering, 1599 at the Royal College.

Our purpose is built around delivering:

·        Excellent education and an outstanding member experience

·        New standards through assessment and gold standard qualifications

·        Transformative impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider world

The role

We’re seeking a dynamic Policy and Public Affairs Manager to shape the direction of our advocacy, research and influencing work across the UK.

You will develop an excellent understanding of the College and play a key role in ensuring we are effective in influencing public policy. You will play a key part in speaking up for our 15,000 Fellows and Members: physicians, surgeons, dentists and specialists in podiatric medicine and travel medicine.

In this role, you will build strong relationships with government, parliamentarians and partners across the healthcare sector. You’ll champion our Fellows and Members and ensure our policy and public affairs work is evidence-based and person-centred.

This is a strategic and externally-facing role, ideal for candidates with strong political insight and a passion for influencing policy. You’ll be expected to bring ideas, advise colleagues and office bearers, shape and deliver plans, and build relationships internally and externally.

About you

You will have:

·        A degree-level education (or comparable experience) in a relevant subject.

·        A minimum of three years of proven experience in a policy or public affairs role(s).

·        A strong understanding of health and healthcare.

·        Demonstrable understanding of policy making structures and processes in Scotland and the UK.

·        Excellent oral and written communications skills, including a track record in the facilitation of discussions and delivering presentations.

·        Ability to gather, analyse and use data to develop briefings, reports, communication and campaigns for different audiences.

·        Strong organisational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines.

·        Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimum supervision, seeking input from others as required.

·        Ability to recognise sensitive subject matter and use language that is appropriate and fosters a supportive environment for the College’s audience.

·        Reliable and willing to support a range of projects and tasks as required.

·        Discretion, sensitivity and professionalism.

Desirable

·        Experience supporting a membership or partnership organisation.

·        Experience managing and generating engaging digital media content.

·        Event management skills.

·        Membership of a professional body.

Benefits include:

·        40 days holiday (pro rata for part-time employees)

·        Hybrid working – at least 50% of working time in the College

·        Pension scheme – the College offers a contributory pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, based on the employee’s chosen contribution level

·        Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

·        Health and Wellbeing Benefit

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post.

If you believe you have the skills to be part of our team, then apply by submitting your CV with a cover letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (available from our website).

The closing date is Monday 5 October at 10am. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Tuesday 20 October.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a Scottish Charity, SC000847, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)