Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. At The Brain Tumour Charity, we’re the largest dedicated funder of brain tumour research globally— and our External Affairs team will stop at nothing to drive forward a bold, positive agenda of change for everyone affected. This exciting role will lead and support The Charity’s Policy and Campaigns team and our plans to identify the change most needed for our community, and to work with those affected, partners and decision-makers to influence and campaign for change in brain tumour diagnosis, treatment and care. You’ll provide expertise to guide our focus in key policy areas from early diagnosis to access to nursing support, develop and manage the team’s evidence-based and community-led positions, grow our parliamentary presence and raise our voice as a campaign leader in this space. You’ll build strong relationships with key stakeholders and launch campaigns that mobilise action to help improve or extend the lives of those affected. Put simply, you’ll continue to drive our ambitious policy and campaigning: ensuring the needs and voices of brain tumour patients are put on the agenda, and lead us towards long-awaited change for families affected. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience of working in a relevant policy role to deliver change, and in team leadership. You’ll have a passion for improving health outcomes through policy development, influencing and proactive campaigning, and you'll share our commitment to being evidence-based and community-focused in all we do. You will have strong analytical skills, first-class communication skills and an excellent attention to detail. You’ll be comfortable representing The Charity with senior stakeholders and you’ll also be a strategic thinker—able to lead the team to uncover the underlying causes of key issues affecting patients and to initiate and develop strategic campaigns that inspire people to take action. You’ll also have a flexible approach and an excellent understanding of the political landscape to help us create, identify and react to external opportunities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Oversee and deliver influencing strategies to pursue real change including growing our parliamentary presence across the devolved nations. Advise on the strategic approach to policy development work adopted by The Brain Tumour Charity including knowing when to commission external research/analysis to be undertaken. Provide counsel and advice to the Senior Leadership Team on new and existing policy positions and provide reactive policy advice when required. Develop and ensure the delivery of annual policy and campaigns plans that support wider External Affairs aims and organisational objectives Develop campaign strategies using Theory of Change model ensuring the community voice is at the heart of campaigns, policy and public affairs work Lead a high performing team through their policy, public affairs and campaigning work including continually reviewing activity and adapting as/when necessary to ensure maximum impact. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of key policies relevant to brain tumours, cancer and NHS care, supporting the team to develop its expertise and horizon-scan to identify issues requiring action Develop and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders including NHS bodies, civil servants, charity partners, policymakers and healthcare professionals to influence policy Ensure effective, collaborative working with internal teams on policy issues and key external audiences engaged with our work. Play an active role in The Charity’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and contributing to the pursuit of the strategic objectives of the charity.