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Join the Samaritans' mission to save lives as a Public Affairs Manager and influence UK legislation to prevent suicide.
Overview
Salary
£38000 - £40000
Location
Ewell, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
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Samaritans is the leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and Ireland, dedicated to reducing the incidents of suicide by providing support, influencing legislation, and driving change. This reputable organization is not only a support system but a catalyst for policy reform and research to genuinely impact those touched by suicide.
- Lead the implementation of a strategic parliamentary influencing approach.
- Build and maintain relationships with UK parliamentarians and decision-makers.
- Analyze political developments and strategize for Samaritans' policy and campaign priorities.
- Proven experience in political influencing within the UK Parliament.
- Strategic thinking skills and excellent communication abilities.
- A passion for involving individuals with lived experiences in public affairs.
- Apply online by uploading your CV and responding to application questions.
- Application deadline: Sunday, October 20th.
- Video interviews to occur the week commencing October 28th.
Samaritans is the UK and Ireland’s leading suicide prevention charity. We are more than just a listening ear for those who need us. We strive to drive meaningful change in UK legislation and policy, funding and research to make a real difference to those affected by suicide.
As our Public Affairs Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading our efforts to drive meaningful change to help prevent suicide. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office and the option to work from our London office.
Your key responsibilities include leading the implementation of a clear parliamentary influencing strategy to achieve change on Samaritan’s key policy and campaign issues. You will identify, cultivate and maintain excellent relationships across the UK parliament and key political decision makers. You will also provide timely and sophisticated analysis of political developments relating to Samaritans policy and campaign priorities.
We are looking for a strategic thinker with a track record of successfully influencing for change. You should have great people skills, proven experience in influencing within the UK Parliament, excellent communication skills, and a passion for involving people with lived experience in your public affairs work.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates.
To apply, upload your CV and answer a number of application questions. Applications close Sunday 20th October. Video interviews likely to be held in the week commencing 28th October.
