Public Affairs Manager, Obesity Health Alliance (FTC 12 months)

Job Introduction

The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA), is a coalition of leading health organisations (including Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and medical royal colleges), hosted by Diabetes UK. We work together to influence government policies on healthy weight. Addressing obesity is a Government priority and we now have the opportunity to secure vital evidence-based new legislation that could fundamentally re-shape our food environment. We are looking for an experienced and passionate public affairs professional to lead the development and delivery of coordinated public affairs and influencing strategies for the OHA. This is a high-profile policy area, working with an established coalition of leading health organisations with the opportunity to secure significant change to improve population health.

Interviews: w/c 7 June 2021

Role Responsibility

This role will devise and manage public affairs and stakeholder influencing activity on behalf of the OHA. Working closely with our alliance partners, the role involves building impactful relationships and securing support for our policies, focused on food marketing, with key decision makers and influencers across Westminster, Whitehall and beyond.

You will use your existing health-focused relationships with policy-makers and knowledge of the political environment to leverage opportunities to secure landmark new regulation. As well as building on existing political opportunities via the upcoming Health and Care Bill, you will devise and deliver a long-term influencing strategy for the OHA.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have an excellent understanding of political processes and significant experience of developing health-focused campaign strategies and stakeholder influencing plans, with an ability to build strong relationships and influence at a senior level. You will be a self-starter, very confident working under your own initiative and competent at managing multiple projects and re-prioritising in order to identify and respond to emerging opportunities.

Package Description

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to 1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible workingas part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation periodand if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance andincome protectioninsurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time. There are currentlymore than 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and just under 1 million more with undiagnosed type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications. We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes. We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do. And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies. And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.If youd like to be part of that, why not join us?

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

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