Policy & Campaigns Advisor (Maternity Cover)

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the UK’s leading public health membership and education charity. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Policy and Public Affairs team, and play a key role to shape policy, generate evidence and influence decision-makers on some of the most pressing public health challenges facing the UK. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can join immediately to help us make the impact we want to see in the first six months of 2027.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 (pro rata)

Location: London (Hybrid – two days per week in office)

Working hours: full-time (35 hours p/w), six-month fixed term

This is a maternity cover opportunity with a 6-month contract. 

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Policy & Campaigns Advisor to support the delivery of RSPH's Policy and Public Affairs strategy. Working as part of a proactive and ambitious team, you will help develop policy positions, produce high-quality evidence and insight, and deliver campaigns and influencing activity designed to create positive change in public health.

You will have the chance to lead on key policy areas, support major policy projects across the organisation, and contribute to RSPH's public affairs, stakeholder engagement and media activity. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build relationships across the public health sector and work directly with policymakers, partners and opinion-formers to influence policy and practice.

What you will bring

You will have experience of researching complex issues, developing policy positions and supporting influencing activity. You will be comfortable working across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities and producing high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.

Why join RSPH?

At RSPH, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to improving health and reducing inequalities, contributing to nationally important public health work. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to nationally important projects and have the opportunity to develop your skills in policy, campaigns and public affairs.

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Agile working 
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
• An organisational commitment to supporting employee health and wellbeing
• A welcoming and friendly team of colleagues and an active Health Champions programme.

RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and a working environment free from discrimination. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

RSPH operates an agile working policy, with attendance at our London office according to business need.

To apply

To apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages showing how you meet the job description criteria (see below), highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for the role, to Helen Thompson ([email protected]).

Closing date: Sunday 29nd Nov (11:59pm)

Interview date: Monday 7th December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

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