OverviewThis is a pivotal senior leadership role within Dementia UK, responsible for shaping and delivering the charity’s UK-wide policy and public affairs strategy to drive meaningful change for people affected by dementia.The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will lead a dynamic team, providing strategic direction and expert insights to ensure the organisation’s influencing work is impactful, evidence-based, and aligned with its 2025–2030 strategy.The postholder will play a central role in positioning Dementia UK as a thought leader in dementia care, championing the role of Admiral Nurses and ensuring that the lived experiences of people with dementia and their families are embedded in all policy outputs and public affairs activity.ResponsibilitiesLead development and implementation of integrated influencing strategies across the UK, recognising the nuances of devolved governments and regional contexts.Build and maintain relationships with high impact stakeholders in parliament, government, and across the sector to secure tangible policy improvements in dementia care and support.Provide strategic direction to the team and ensure influencing work is evidence-based and aligned with the 2025–2030 strategy.Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, and the Head of Campaigns to drive policy from evidence gathering through to publication and implementation.Demonstrate a deep understanding of UK health and social care systems, including devolved policy landscapes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Position Dementia UK as a thought leader in dementia care and champion the role of Admiral Nurses.Embed the lived experiences of people with dementia and their families in all policy outputs and public affairs activity.Lead or supervise a team of policy and public affairs professionals, fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance.RequirementsSignificant experience working within policy and public affairs with a track record of leading policy development from evidence gathering through to publication and implementation.Proven ability to lead, inspire and manage teams.Deep understanding of UK health and social care systems, including devolved policy landscapes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Ability to influence national agendas and drive improvements in dementia care and support.Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.Culture and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Benefits include:Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental payFamily-friendly policies8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)Three x basic salary life assurance coverFree health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)Access to a wellbeing appFlexible working options including hybrid working, flexible patterns such as part-time or compressed hoursLearning and development opportunities including bespoke training and LinkedIn LearningCommitment to employee health and wellbeingMenopause Friendly accreditation and Disability Confident employerDementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that any offer and ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr