Overview

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING

London HQ with hybrid working
Contract type: 21 hours, Permanent
Salary range per annum: £36,705 - £41,466 pro rata* plus inner London weighting of £5,094 per annum pro rata if applicable*
Ref: RCN02741

There is more to the RCN than you might think. We’re a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference – to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life – we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers… together we are so much more. We couldn’t do what we do without our people.

Responsibilities

• Support the College’s work in influencing policy makers, external stakeholders and the public—always with our members at the heart of what we do.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, write briefings for Parliamentarians, and assist with organising events to engage members.
• Support monitoring and administrative systems that keep the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams running smoothly.
• Contribute to building campaigns on issues that matter to nursing staff and patients, and help shape health and social care policies.

Required qualifications and attributes

• Be proactive, highly organised, and skilled at building strong relationships.
• Have sound political judgement and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Previous experience in public affairs or stakeholder engagement is not essential, but a solid grasp of the UK’s political and policy environment and a genuine interest in issues affecting members is crucial.
• We particularly welcome applications from nursing staff or individuals with experience working closely with them.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until the top of the salary scale. First point of the salary range is normally offered, with possible negotiation based on skills, experience and current salary.
• Flexible working enabling work-life balance; hybrid model allows up to 60% remote work and at least 40% in-person time.
• Impressive range of benefits, learning and development opportunities, and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme.
• Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break; generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.

Selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the online questions demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. Your CV should be in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

Closing date: 11.59pm, 5th October 2025.
Selection Interview dates: 15th and 16th October 2025.

We may hold interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities

Equity, diversity and inclusion are priorities. We aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. We are proud members of the Disability Confident employer scheme and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Beth Knight-Yamamoto, Public Affairs Manager at beth.knight-yamamoto@rcn.org.uk
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk