Policy and Public Affairs Lead – Devolved Nations (Part-time)

College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

Hours
21 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

We are the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH). We are the largest UK multidisciplinary membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), supporting 14,000 healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. We provide an important voice for SRH professionals. We influence policy and public opinion, working with local and national governments, MPs, commissioners, policymakers, the media, patient groups, and other decision-makers.

About the role

The Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Devolved Nations will drive CoSRH’s engagement and policy work in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This key strategic liaison role will support the Director of External Affairs in enabling delivery of the CoSRH’s Hatfield Vision across all UK nations, and in supporting CoSRH members and interests in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For this new role, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking individual interested in developing the strategic direction and influencing the work of CoSRH in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and in ensuring that CoSRH represents its members and their interests across the UK.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead CoSRH’s stakeholder engagement programme in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales - influencing policy debate, contributing to building internal capacity on devolved and regional issues, and building key relationships. 
• Collaborate with colleagues across CoSRH to develop and deliver a strategic programme of engagement across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring that the work of member committees in devolved nations informs wider CoSRH activity, including the Hatfield Vision, and that the CoSRH President maintains appropriate oversight at the Taskforce level.
• Manage internal and external relationships with key individuals and organisations including parliamentarians, civil servants and policymakers in the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; staff and member representatives of sister organisations like British Association for Sexual Health and HIV  and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, and nation-specific networks and collaborative groups such as Cross-Party Group for Women’s Health in Scotland, and Women’s Health Wales.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate plans for specific areas of policy and stakeholder engagement work, including influencing decision-makers, building, and strengthening support among key regional and national stakeholders in the devolved nations.
• Working in collaboration with the Director of External Affairs and Chairs of the CoSRH Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland Committees, to represent CoSRH at a variety of conferences, meetings, and events across the three devolved nations.

Policy, Public Affairs & Partnership Building:

• Monitor the external environment for issues that may impact SRH, and help identify, analyse, and grasp opportunities to influence policy and public opinion relevant to CoSRH’s work within the three devolved nations, outlining CoSRH’s position/response to policy and public opinion developments.
• Develop and oversee the effective monitoring of parliamentary activity in the devolved nations in relation to sexual and reproductive healthcare and related interests.
• Produce policy briefings for the organisation’s leadership, including the President, Officers, and CEO as relevant.
• Advise on, assimilate evidence for, and produce responses to external consultations issued by Government departments and other relevant agencies across the three devolved nations, consulting with members and drawing on relevant policy documents. 
• Engage with CoSRH members, policy makers, and the public across the three devolved nations, including supporting the CoSRH Media and Communications Manager role where necessary, helping with media and social media output.

Committee Support:

• Work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams to provide secretariat support as required to CoSRH’s member committees in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• As required, work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams as well as devolved nation chairs to develop and implement meetings and their agendas, record actions, and discuss strategic approaches to the delivery of actions with relevant leaders.  
• As required, work with the CoSRH External Affairs & Membership & Engagement Teams to ensure that the work of member committees in devolved nations feeds into wider CoSRH activity, inclusive of the Hatfield Vision, and that the CoSRH President maintains appropriate oversight at the Hatfield Vision Taskforce level.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Key Skills & Attributes Essential:

• Proven public policy experience, ideally within the health sector, with a good understanding of devolved policymaking and influencing opportunities. 
• Knowledge of the healthcare systems across the three devolved nations.
• Experience in developing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including developing partnerships for collaboration on joint initiatives, projects, and events, in order to deliver organisational impact. 
• Demonstrable experience of drafting clear and engaging briefings and policy submissions, tailored to different audiences. 
• Ability to work proactively and independently, supporting colleagues in nations as well as part of a broader team function. 
• Demonstrable evidence of supporting the delivery of business priorities and delivering stakeholder engagement plans.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and provide analysis.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent prioritisation and time-management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a charity and membership organisation.
• Experience in organising parliamentary or stakeholder events.
• Knowledge of sexual & reproductive healthcare policy.

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• ­Birthday leave
• ­Flexible working culture
• ­Pension and life assurance scheme:
  • ­10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• ­Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• ­Employee discounts portal
• ­Free Lunch Thursday
• ­Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• ­Free eye tests
• ­Training and development
• ­We want our staff to feel invested in and have the time and space to grow, learn and develop in their roles. We provide a range of learning and development opportunities, from webinars and conferences to bespoke training sessions.

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor a work visa.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely.
• Work to remotely from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will be considered, with occasional travel to London required. Regular travel, with an expectation of travel to London, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland at least 12 times per year in total.

How to apply

• Apply online

Interviews

• Interviews are likely to take place w/c 2nd March 2026

Policies

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias, and your application will be anonymised to support this.

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