Job Introduction

At MPS, policy and public affairs sit at the heart of how we advocate for and support our global membership. We’re looking for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our team on a 9-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring MPS understands, anticipates and influences policy, political, stakeholder and legislative developments that affect our members worldwide. Working closely with expert colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help shape evidence-based policy positions and support effective engagement with governments, healthcare organisations and other key stakeholders.

Role Responsibility

• Monitor, analyse and respond to policy, political, legislative and stakeholder developments that impact MPS and its membership globally
• Support delivery of the Corporate Affairs strategy by providing strategic advice and counsel to senior leaders and specialists
• Develop and help lead evidence-based policy positions that underpin MPS communications and thought leadership
• Lead or support assigned projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality, with clear measures of impact and return on investment
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including national governments and healthcare organisations
• Produce high-quality briefings and communications for senior stakeholders, including bespoke materials for meetings and engagements
• Play an active role in identifying and managing policy, political and reputational risks, providing robust challenge where needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Has demonstrable experience at a relevant level within policy, public affairs, government relations or a related field
• Is an exceptional communicator, able to write and speak persuasively for a wide range of audiences, including senior decision-makers
• Has a proven track record of engaging with policymakers, influencers and stakeholders, and responding to consultations, reviews or inquiries
• Is confident briefing senior colleagues, both verbally and in writing, on complex and sensitive issues
• Brings strong research skills, with the ability to distil clear insights from substantial and complex information
• Can manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively in a fast-moving environment

We may close this listing early if we find the right candidate, so early applications are encouraged.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10% up to a max 20% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

The Medical Protection Society Ltd (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning member’s subscriptions are either invested into bettering the organisation, colleagues and products, or kept safe should members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want colleagues to feel empowered to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and be determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring members best interests are at the core.

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