Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Manager who will help us to successfully promote MPS and to champion the interests of our membership – doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals around the world.

In this role you would:

• Ensure we are aware of and influence public policy matters that affect MPS and its membership.
• Formulate evidence based and effective public policy positions which underpin our wider communications.
• Map out, engage with and influence our key stakeholders, including national governments and a wide range of healthcare organisations

You would be working on a diverse range of interesting and changing policy areas spanning healthcare, law as well as indemnity and insurance.

You would be taking on a rare opportunity to work for an international not-for-profit international organisation with members around the world. All aspects of your role would be globally focused; working on policy issues and stakeholder engagement across the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Asia and other markets where MPS protects members.

The role is based in our London office. Like all MPS colleagues, you would however likely be working from home at first until the team returns to the office.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure that the organisation is aware of and influences public policy matters that affect MPS and its membership, by monitoring, identifying and leading on responding to public policy challenges and opportunities for MPS
• Working with expert colleagues to formulate evidence based and effective policy positions for MPS which underpin our wider communications.
• Working with colleagues to fully support stakeholder mapping and engagement globally, while leading on specific stakeholder relationships as agreed
• Lead on crafting a range of communications for senior stakeholders, in collaboration with the Executive team and other senior colleagues
• Produce high-quality, bespoke briefings on a range of topics including for colleagues attending meetings with stakeholders
• Undertaking other duties and tasks that from time to time may be allocated to the role holder that are appropriate to the level or role

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge & Qualifications

Educated to undergraduate level or able to show career experience at a relevant level

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with an ability to communicate persuasively for a variety of audiences
• Ability to prioritise multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comprehensive research skills; the ability to extract key points from substantial and complex documents

Experience

• Demonstrable track record of successfully engaging with decision makers and key influencers
• Experience of responding to government consultations; reviews/inquires, and/or influencing legislation
• Proven experience of delivering projects from their inception to evaluation
• Well versed in confidently briefing senior colleagues; both orally and in writing
• Proven track record of successfully working to raise an organisation’s profile

Package Description

• London Weighting Allowance
• 12% company pension contribution (3% from the individual)
• Annual bonus scheme up to 15% (for permanent roles)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of more than 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
We strive to be much more than a last line of defence by being at our members’ side at every step, offering support, advice and world-class defence. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society