We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders who need a stem cell transplant or novel cell therapy.
We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to four people a day.
But we won’t stop there. We are working tirelessly to unite people and science in order to unlock the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love for you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our Policy & Public Affairs team.
Title: Policy & Public Affairs Manager
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term (12-month contract)
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid*, with head office in Hampstead, London (hybrid with at least 1 day a week in the office)
As Policy & Public Affairs Manager you will be responsible for developing Anthony Nolan’s influence in the area of science and research policy. You’ll promote our pioneering research in the field of stem cell transplantation and advanced cell therapies among a range of key stakeholders, and you’ll develop and deliver a plan to ensure we influence the policy environment on behalf of patients.
You will also have a key role to play in supporting our work to influence and improve health data policy in the UK.
With previous experience in a Public Affairs or policy-based role, you will have solid understanding of political engagement and policy-making processes. An understanding of science and research and/or health data policy is essential, along with strong communications skills.
You’ll have great inter-personal skills, experience supporting senior leaders and building strong relationships. We’re looking for someone with excellent knowledge of policy-making and political processes, the ability to pick up complex policy areas easily and develop creative ideas to help raise our profile with influencing audiences. Understanding of, and experience in, the charity sector is desirable, but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- Life Assurance of four times annual salary
- Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
- And more! (full list of benefits available on our website)
Please check out the job description (attached here and on our site when you click to apply), as well as our FAQs & Additional Info page to read about our benefits, values and recruitment policy.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone a chance of life.
Anthony Nolan is committed to equal opportunities & a living wage accredited employer
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
*It is important to note that we are an organisation where our culture matters and with patients, supporters and donors at the heart. Therefore, it is important that we make very clear that we expect some work to take place in the workplace. The specific expectation of remote vs on site working varies depending on the team/role, and we endeavour to make this clear on each individual vacancy. If you have any queries around our hybrid working policy and the expectation for a role you're interested in, please get in touch.