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Join Samaritans, a leading suicide prevention charity, to influence policies and create impactful campaigns for change
Overview
Salary
£30000 - £33000
Location
Hybrid: Homeworking and Surrey office working
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Samaritans is a highly respected UK and Ireland charity dedicated to suicide prevention. Known for its commitment to providing emotional support and listening to those in need, Samaritans also actively engages in advocacy to influence policy making and bring about societal changes saving lives.
Role Summary
- Lead the development and execution of advocacy campaigns and public affairs activities
- Manage supporter journeys, mobilise community support, and engage with political stakeholders
- Build strong relationships with parliamentarians, Samaritans branches, and individuals with lived experience to craft impactful campaigns
Role Requirements
- Experience in creating advocacy campaigns, with a strong understanding of public affairs, ideally in the Westminster environment
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable
- Understanding of suicide prevention and mental health policy is beneficial
Application Process Details
- Applications from individuals with lived experience and underrepresented communities are encouraged
- Visit the careers website to apply
- Application process involves answering short questions and uploading your CV
Samaritans is the UK and Ireland's leading suicide prevention charity, renowned for our commitment to listening and providing emotional support to those in need. We also engage in advocacy and campaigning to influence policy and bring about systemic changes that can save lives.
The role: As a Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will be instrumental in developing and executing advocacy campaigns and public affairs activities. This includes managing supporter journeys, mobilizing community support, and engaging with political stakeholders. Your efforts will focus on building strong relationships with parliamentarians, Samaritans branches, and individuals with lived experience to produce impactful campaign actions, briefings, and events.
Job requirements: Candidates should have robust experience in designing advocacy campaigns and a solid understanding of public affairs, particularly within the Westminster environment. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills are essential. Being highly organized, proactive, and adaptable with strong project and time-management skills is crucial. Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health policy, and experience in complex service-delivery charities are desirable.
Benefits: Samaritans offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, linking to our Ewell office with occasional in-person meetings. We provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Benefits include competitive salary, inclusion in our various employee support programs, and opportunities for professional development.
Applications details: We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and those from underrepresented communities. For more information and to apply, please visit our careers website. The application process includes answering short questions and uploading your CV. Applications close on April 19, 2026.
