Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Policy & Public Affairs Manager - Northern Ireland Job Introduction As Policy & Public Affairs Manager you'll help us achieve our vision of a world where diabetes does no harm. Leading on the development and delivery of policy, public affairs and influencing activity you'll work alongside people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and collaborate with colleagues within the Northern Ireland team and across the UK to drive change. Role Description : You'll work closely with the National Director to influence MLAs, ministers, government officials and senior leaders within the Health Service to deliver on our strategic objectives. You'll make sure that our Diabetes UK policy positions work in a Northern Ireland context and deliver campaigns to turn these positions into action. You'll produce policy reports, consultation responses and briefings. You'll keep up to date with what's happening across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK in health, horizon scanning to identify issues affecting people living with diabetes. You've got experience of working in an influencing role with the NI Executive, and ideally also the health system. You can build strong relationships with a wide range of people and use these relationships to influence change. Your critical thinking is well-honed, and you're great at communicating verbally, producing high quality reports as well as compelling cases for change. You've got an eye for detail and can translate complex data and policy to help inform our strategic decisions. You're up for joining a small team at a time of change and, using your unique skills and experience, will enhance the team and help shape our future. For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page. We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role. Interview date : 17 November 2025 Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here If you have any questions, please contact Package Description We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK. About the Company For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there's no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won't stop until diabetes can do no harm. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications. We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries - like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure. We can't do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they've been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day. But there's more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role. Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required. To find out more about what we do, check out our website. Diabetes UK Attached documents Job Description Pack - Policy Public Affairs Manager NI Sept 25 Apply Salary £35,961 - £39,956 Frequency Annual Job Reference diabetesuk / TP / Contract Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date 19 October, 2025 Job Category Services, Communities and Improvement Business Unit Services, Communities and Improvement Location Lisburn with hybrid working, United Kingdom Posted on 26 September, 2025 Apply