Job Description
Marie Curie is the UK s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they re likely to die from.
As Senior National Public Affairs Manager, you ll take the lead in building relationships with key stakeholders in the UK Parliament and Government. This is a high-impact role, designed to influence national policy and improve support for people living with terminal illness.
You ll shape and deliver external engagement strategies, work on national campaigns, and ensure that Marie Curie s research and insight are central to conversations about end-of-life care. You ll also contribute to our internal policy development and play a key role in shaping how our work is communicated publicly.
The post holder will be part of the Policy and Public Affairs, England team and will also work closely with colleagues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with colleagues across the charity. This is a maternity cover post and a fantastic opportunity to drive change from the heart of the UK policy landscape
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead engagement with national policymakers and parliamentary stakeholders.
- Design and deliver impactful events, campaigns and policy initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider charity, devolved nations and our sector partners charity to align public affairs strategies.
- Work with Marie Curie-funded researchers to ensure evidence drives policy influence.
- Represent the charity at external meetings, briefings and events.
- Line-manage officer-level team members, ensuring high performance and development.
- Champion end-of-life care issues through social media and public communications.
Key Criteria:
- Strong experience in lobbying or public affairs, with a proven record of policy influence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to varied audiences.
- Deep understanding of the UK Parliament and Government structures.
- Experience of developing and maintaining senior-level relationships.
- Political judgement, campaign experience, and the ability to manage complex projects.
- Knowledge of health, palliative care or social justice issues in the UK.
- Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into impactful messaging.
- Prior experience in healthcare or palliative care policy and advocacy is considered an asset.
Please see the attached full job description.
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supporting information about your motivation and relevant skills. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: 24 August 2025
Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 month), full time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid. You will be working remotely from home and 1-2 days a week from our Embassy Gardens office in London.
Benefits you ll LOVE:
Flexible working. We re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
