Charitable Purposes Committee Member- Engagement

• Review DEBRA UK’s Research & Care Strategy as it relates to research, health and community support and social policy on an ongoing basis
• Receive and review reports from medical and scientific experts on current research activities
• Determine, taking appropriate advice, the priorities for care and research expenditure each year
• Oversee collaborative partnerships on care and research
• Develop membership engagement, support and services
• Review and develop healthcare initiatives to support member care
• Receive reports on changes in national policy or practice within health and social care and agree appropriate responses from the Charity

• Proven experience in corporate engagement, public affairs or external relations, preferably within pharma, biotech, medical devices or healthcare
• Strong understanding of how to engage and mobilise public and private institutions, including NHS bodies, government, regulators, industry partners and corporates
• Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and building credible, trust‑based partnerships
• Solid understanding of UK healthcare communications, including compliance, reputation management and evidence‑based messaging
• Experience providing strategic challenge and support to marketing and communications teams
• Knowledge of digital, media and broadcast communications, including campaign planning, reach and impact
• Strong judgement, with the ability to balance opportunity, risk and reputation
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex health issues clearly to diverse audiences

• Senior professionals with strong corporate engagement and communications expertise
• individual with public affairs experience in pharma or medical devices
• senior UK healthcare marketing and communications experience

Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed