Policy & Public Affairs Manager - Northern Ireland

Job Introduction

Policy & Public Affairs Manager - Northern Ireland

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35

Location: Lisburn with hybrid working

We ask colleagues to spend at least one day a week in the office, with more time in person when this supports effective collaboration or the needs of the Charity.

Salary: £36,932 - £41,035

Closing Date: 27 November 2026

Interview Date: 8 December 2026 (In person)

About the Charity

We are Diabetes UK and our mission is to tackle diabetes, day in and day out, until it can do no harm. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed.  

But there’s so much more to do – and you can be part of it. 

Summary of role

As Policy & Public Affairs Manager, you will play a key role in interpreting and navigating the current political and healthcare environment in order that we may have greatest traction to improve diabetes care in Northern Ireland. You will collaborate with colleagues in Northern Ireland and across the UK ensuring alignment to our organisational priorities and that our campaigns and policy positions are developed and delivered to ensure maximum impact for systems change in Northern Ireland.

The success of this role and its programmes of work will help to secure tangible outcomes and improvements in prevention, care and support for people living with and at risk of diabetes. Success will mean that diabetes remains a political and health system priority locally and that our organisational priorities reflect the nuances of the Northern Ireland political and health system structures.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including a health cash plan, early finish Fridays and access to a strong learning and development offer. You can find full details attached below. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes UK is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from global majority backgrounds and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented at Diabetes UK. 

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the minimum criteria and disclose this in their application. 

Employment Checks 

Offers of employment are subject to evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Where relevant, a criminal background check will also be required. 

How to apply  

To apply please click on the apply button. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk 

Diabetes UK