CrawlJobs Logo

Public Affairs and Engagement Officer

hcpc-uk.org Logo

HCPC

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category Icon
Category:
Public Relations

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

33000.00 - 39000.00 GBP / Year
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

As our Public Affairs and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing and maintaining our relationships with the government and across the health and care sector, helping to meet the ambitions set out by our Council via our corporate strategy. We are looking for someone who is experienced in working with external stakeholders and senior leaders with an ability to juggle multiple projects at once.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintaining the HCPC’s political monitoring function
  • Identifying opportunities to raise HCPC’s profile through proactive engagement with stakeholders, events, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Undertaking research and prepare high-quality briefing materials and correspondence
  • Representing the HCPC at external forums and events, acting as a credible ambassador for the organisation
  • Maintaining a broad understanding of relevant policy, governmental and societal developments, understanding the implications for HCPC
  • Assisting in stakeholder management, following the approach laid out in the stakeholder engagement plan
  • Assisting in the implementation of public affairs strategies to support the HCPC’s organisational objectives and enhance its reputation amongst policymakers, stakeholders and influencers

Requirements:

  • Experience of managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience of working with senior leaders
  • Experience of managing multiple competing projects, including managing departmental workload
  • Experience of acting as a credible ambassador for an organisation or individual
  • Proven influencing and negotiation skills
  • Experience of undertaking research and analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft briefings and letters
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high level of tact, diplomacy and political awareness
  • Excellent organisational skills, and an ability to learn new systems and processes and carry them out effectively
  • An understanding of the health and care sector and its regulatory environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
March 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
Icon
HCPC - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Public Affairs and Engagement Officer

New

Senior External Affairs Officer

The Senior External Affairs Officer sits within the External Affairs team, which...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London or Edinburgh
Salary
Salary:
40982.00 - 48961.00 GBP / Year
nmc.org.uk Logo
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Expiration Date
February 22, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience of working in public affairs, stakeholder engagement or a related field, delivering impactful outputs in a complex environment
  • Experience of developing and maintaining productive relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • The ability to provide high-quality advice and briefings to senior leaders.
  • Capability to manage projects and stakeholder programmes, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK political system and health and care landscape, including devolved administrations
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the NMC to build and develop relationships with individuals and organisations in health and care across the UK, to strengthen our ability to regulate effectively, support professionals and influence, to improve health and care for the benefit of the public.
What we offer
What we offer
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
  • Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Perkbox membership
  • Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
  • Season ticket loans
  • Fulltime
!
Read More
Arrow Right

Public Affairs Lead - Europe

Shape and advance MDPI’s public affairs presence across Europe. Lead regional po...
Location
Location
Switzerland , Basel
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
mdpi.com Logo
MDPI
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in strategic communications, public affairs, policy, or related roles
  • Experience working with public affairs or communications agencies
  • Experience in or knowledge of publishing, research, or the academic sector
  • Experience supporting small teams, mentoring and leading collaborative initiatives
  • English - fluent (C1 required)
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise policy briefings, reports, and stakeholder materials
  • Familiarity with European policy environments and institutional landscapes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented working style
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support and implement MDPI’s public affairs strategy across Europe in alignment with External Affairs objectives
  • Manage public affairs activities across assigned countries and act as a key internal contact for policy-related topics
  • Contribute insights to strengthen MDPI’s positioning at a regional and European level
  • Support engagement with academic, governmental, and policy stakeholders across Europe
  • Coordinate meetings, consultations, initiatives, and participation in relevant events
  • Maintain stakeholder records and support long-term relationship management
  • Coordinate with public affairs and PR/PA agencies to ensure consistent messaging and effective delivery
  • Support team workflows, guidelines, and process improvements
  • Monitor relevant policy and regulatory developments and prepare briefings, intelligence updates, and advocacy materials
What we offer
What we offer
  • The opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community
  • Flexible working hours
  • Team bond strengthening through team-building events
  • Professional growth opportunities with our global training system
  • Working in a collaborative and socially responsible team
  • Company retreat facility
  • Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness
  • Prime location near Basel train station and city center
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Public Affairs Lead - Europe

Shape and advance MDPI’s public affairs presence across Europe. Lead regional po...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Manchester
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
mdpi.com Logo
MDPI
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 2-5 years of professional experience in strategic communications, public affairs, policy, or related roles
  • Experience working with public affairs or communications agencies
  • Experience in or knowledge of publishing, research, or the academic sector
  • Experience supporting small teams, mentoring and leading collaborative initiatives
  • English - fluent (C1 required)
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise policy briefings, reports, and stakeholder materials
  • Familiarity with European policy environments and institutional landscapes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented working style
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support and implement MDPI’s public affairs strategy across Europe in alignment with External Affairs objectives
  • Manage public affairs activities across assigned countries and act as a key internal contact for policy-related topics
  • Contribute insights to strengthen MDPI’s positioning at a regional and European level
  • Support engagement with academic, governmental, and policy stakeholders across Europe
  • Coordinate meetings, consultations, initiatives, and participation in relevant events
  • Maintain stakeholder records and support long-term relationship management
  • Coordinate with public affairs and PR/PA agencies to ensure consistent messaging and effective delivery
  • Support team workflows, guidelines, and process improvements
  • Monitor relevant policy and regulatory developments and prepare briefings, intelligence updates, and advocacy materials
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible Working Times
  • Special Days Off
  • Our Culture
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Perkbox
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Modern City Centre Office
  • Cyclescheme
  • Techscheme
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Government Affairs Manager

This role is central to strengthening Microsoft’s position as a trusted technolo...
Location
Location
Romania , Bucharest
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.microsoft.com/ Logo
Microsoft Corporation
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field AND experience working as a government affairs, public affairs, or public policy expert in government, a multinational organization, a corporate government affairs office, an industry association, coalition or equivalent group or a policy-focused research institution
  • OR equivalent experience
  • Office presence of minimum 3 days per week
  • Experience developing and managing strategic relationships to influence technology, digital, or public-policy priorities
  • Experience working directly with government officials, policy influencers, or international organizations in CEE/CIS/Baltics is a plus
  • Strong understanding of digital policy areas such as cloud adoption, cybersecurity, AI governance and diffusion, and data protection
  • Ability and skills to conceive, analyze, develop, and execute medium-to-long term strategies and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy, and law, involving multiple issues and interested parties
  • Ability to work autonomously and comfort with ambiguity will be required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Track and monitor policy, regulatory, geopolitical, and market developments across Romania, CIS, and the Baltics, assessing their impact on Microsoft’s priorities
  • Contribute to developing Microsoft’s policy agenda and regional advocacy strategies
  • Respond to emerging issues by prioritizing, coordinating internally, and engaging specialists when needed
  • Drive implementation of Microsoft’s strategic initiatives by collaborating across business groups, partners, and external stakeholders
  • prepare policy briefings, strategic documents, and internal updates
  • Engage in dialogue with policymakers, industry voices, and thought leaders to support Microsoft’s public policy positions
  • Gather and synthesize intelligence to support development of policy papers, briefings, presentations, or legislative testimony
  • Advise internal teams on policy, geopolitical, and cultural issues relevant to product development, cloud adoption, and business strategy
  • Deliver creative, pragmatic solutions to advance Microsoft’s policy objectives while managing risks and reputational considerations
  • Lead and coordinate internal and external events, including content development, message crafting, and meeting preparation
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Summer Intern - Public Affairs

The VWGoA Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs team through res...
Location
Location
United States , Washington, DC
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.volkswagen-group.com Logo
Volkswagen AG
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate
  • Strong GPA
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
  • Strong preference for Public, Governmental Affairs, and business-related majors
  • Strong analytical and logical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong writing ability
  • Strong verbal skills (articulate and concise)
  • Goal and results-oriented
  • diplomacy and tact
  • Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the Public Affairs team through research, legislative monitoring, and drafting of reports and presentations
  • Assist with advocacy engagement by developing informational materials
  • Contribute to planning and executing high-profile Public Affairs events, including VWGoA’s Future Leaders in Mobility Program
  • Attend policy and industry networking events
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Policy Officer

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with o...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
40489.00 GBP / Year
membershipbespoke.co.uk Logo
Membership Bespoke
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Excellent policy skills, including research, analysis and strategic thinking
  • Ability to assimilate complex information and weigh up competing arguments
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good political judgement, diplomacy and relationship management skills
  • Experience in a public affairs, or broader communications, role campaigning for policy change
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Research and develop the Association’s policy positions on a range of sector issues through engagement with members and volunteers
  • Contribute to the delivery of effective lobbying activities within joined-up campaigns on the Association’s priorities to effect policy change
  • Lead on the coordination and delivery of the Association’s Scottish Branch activities
  • Research and draft policy statements, consultation responses and website content on relevant policy issues, bringing together members’ views, evidence and information
  • Act as the main point of contact on relevant policy issues at a UK level and keep abreast of political developments relating to the Association’s work in the UK, Scotland, and internationally where relevant
  • Respond to policy enquiries from members, stakeholders, and the public
  • Provide the secretariat for a range of single-issue working groups and lead the programme of work and implementation of recommendations
  • Provide the secretariat for the Association’s Scottish Branch and lead on member and stakeholder engagement in Scotland
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign strategies on relevant areas of work, advise on key policy recommendations, and identify any areas of difficulty, working closely with the media and digital teams
  • Work closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to help deliver the annual programme of lobbying and stakeholder events
What we offer
What we offer
  • generous benefits package
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right

Fleet Forces Digital/Social Media Specialist

Barbaricum is seeking a Digital/Social Media Specialist to support a contract fo...
Location
Location
United States , Norfolk
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
barbaricum.com Logo
Barbaricum
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance (interim clearance not accepted)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in digital communications, including web design/development, content creation, social media planning/execution, and website/social media analytics
  • Experience in communication planning and strategy
  • Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for clean formatting and adherence to Navy and DoD standards
  • Demonstrated ability to craft and implement social media strategies for public sector or government clients
  • Proficiency in analyzing digital performance data and translating insights into actionable recommendations
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and implement digital communication strategies in alignment with Navy public affairs objectives
  • Manage Navy websites and update content using content management systems such as AFPIMS
  • Create, schedule, and publish engaging and compliant content across official Navy social media platforms
  • Monitor, track, and analyze website and social media performance metrics and KPIs
  • Recommend content and platform adjustments based on analytics to improve audience engagement and effectiveness
  • Support the development of communication plans and campaigns that align with broader outreach initiatives
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across commands to ensure message consistency and policy compliance
  • Produce content—including graphics, infographics, and short videos—using Adobe Creative Suite tools
  • Ensure all published material meets DoD editorial and branding guidelines, including AP Style compliance
Read More
Arrow Right

Manager, Community Affairs, West Region

At Clearway, we care deeply about our relationship with the communities that hos...
Location
Location
United States , San Francisco
Salary
Salary:
125000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year
clearwayenergy.com Logo
Clearway Energy
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong and deep connections in California and/or Nevada, with a preference for experience in the Central Valley or inland Southern California
  • 4+ years of work experience in public relations, community organizing, campaigns, lobbying/government affairs, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in government, communications, journalism, or related field OR an additional 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and local residents
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Valid driver’s license, transportation, and willingness to travel frequently across the region
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Be an ambassador for Clearway across California and Nevada (primarily the Central Valley, Southern California, and Southern Nevada), with responsibility for shaping and implementing the company’s vision within local communities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, tribal governments, and other project stakeholders
  • Participate in advocacy and engagement efforts with state and local elected officials and agencies to support project permitting and state and local policy priorities
  • Maintain strong relationships within the company, including with plant managers and technicians, construction managers, and project developers, as well as with key project stakeholders such as landowners
  • Cultivate community partnerships and develop and implement community benefit plans, in collaboration with local site teams and project developers
  • Organize open houses, tours, and other events to build goodwill and share information with the community
  • Represent Clearway at relevant local events and activities
  • Craft effective messaging and develop communications materials, including social media posts, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, op-eds, and more
  • Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties when needed
  • Manage social media content plans and virtual groups to enhance the online profile of the company
What we offer
What we offer
  • generous PTO
  • medical, dental & vision care
  • HSAs with company contributions
  • health FSAs
  • dependent daycare FSAs
  • commuter benefits
  • relocation
  • a 401(k) plan with employer match
  • a variety of life & accident insurances
  • fertility programs
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
Jobs by Category
Art and Entertainment Jobs Banking Jobs Call Center Jobs Construction Jobs Consulting Jobs Customer Service Jobs Education Jobs Energy Jobs Finance Jobs Gastronomy Jobs Health and Beauty Jobs Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Human Resources Jobs Insurance Jobs IT - Administration Jobs IT - Software Development Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Manufacturing Jobs Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM Jobs Media Jobs Nursing Jobs Office Administration Jobs Pharmacy Jobs Physical Work Jobs Public Relations Jobs Public Sector Jobs Purchasing Jobs Quality Control Jobs Real Estate Jobs Research and Development Jobs Sales Jobs
Job Positions Jobs by Country
United States Jobs United Kingdom Jobs India Jobs Canada Jobs Australia Jobs Germany Jobs Ireland Jobs Poland Jobs
Company
Blog About Us Contact
Follow Us
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Instagram
CrawlJobs Group
ITFlashcards AllDevBlogs
© 2026 CrawlJobs Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy