Overview

Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer — RCN02741

RCN UK HQ with hybrid working | £41,799 - pro rata (including inner London weighting of £5,094)

Responsibilities

• Support the College’s work in influencing policy makers, external stakeholders and the public, with members at the heart of what we do.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, write briefings for Parliamentarians, organise events to engage members, and monitor administrative systems that keep the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement teams running smoothly.
• Help build campaigns on issues that matter to nursing staff and patients, shaping health and social care policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Be proactive, highly organised, and skilled at building strong relationships with sound political judgement and effective communication (written and face-to-face).
• Previous experience in public affairs or stakeholder engagement isn’t essential, but a solid grasp of the UK political and policy environment and a genuine interest in member issues are crucial.
• Candidates from nursing staff or with experience working closely with them are particularly welcome.

What we offer

We offer an impressive range of benefits, learning 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, plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We operate a competitive pay structure with annual progression up to the top of the salary scale. Starting pay is typically at the first point of the range, with potential for negotiation based on skills and current salary. Flexible working to support work-life balance with a hybrid model; up to 60% of working time from home and at least 40% in person.

Selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the online questions demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Applications may be anonymised for shortlisting, and CVs should be in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Interviews and assessments may be held in person or by video call. If you foresee problems, please let us know.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

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

Contact

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

Dates

Opening date: 8 September 2025

Closing date: 5 October, 11:59pm

Selection Interview dates: 15 and 16 October