Public Affairs and Policy Officer

Association of Anaesthetists

About the Organisation

Association of Anaesthetists is a membership organisation for anaesthetists with over 10,000 members. Our mission is to safeguard patients by educating, supporting, and inspiring every anaesthetist throughout their career, enabling them to provide the best care in every healthcare setting. Our four strategic priorities are Patient Care and Safety, Education and Research, Advocacy and Support, and Innovation and Growth. Our values are embedded in everything we do. We are:

• Committed: We are a respected and independent organisation, committed to speaking up and speaking out on behalf of our members and the anaesthesia community.
• Trusted: For over 90 years, we have helped to set standards, share knowledge, and support thousands of people in a vital profession. Our expertise matters to our members and globally.
• Innovative: We look forward, not back. We care about the future of anaesthesia and actively help shape its future on behalf of our members by listening, responding, and innovating.
• Connected: We are a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community. We exist because of, and on behalf of, our members.

About the role

The postholder will provide public affairs and policy support for the Association’s Advocacy and Campaigns programme as key elements in the Association’s strategic plan. We are a currently recruiting for a Public Affairs and Policy Officer to join the Advocacy and Campaigns team. Advocacy is one of our main strategic priorities and the postholder will provide public affairs and policy support to assist with delivery of the plan.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the organisation with developing its external voice by responding to policy developments and parliamentary opportunities, bringing together members’ views, evidence and information.
• Monitor relevant parliamentary business and produce short summaries of events where appropriate.
• Track the progress of relevant legislation, committee inquiries and consultations
• Develop briefings and position statements setting out the Association’s views on issues relevant to membership, that support the advocacy and campaigns work and topical issues.
• Prepare briefings in advance of, and attend, where appropriate, meetings with key stakeholders and organise meetings when required
• Assist with the development and updating of stakeholder maps and spreadsheets.
• Assist with the development of campaigns by carrying out research and producing supporting briefings
• Support the Head of Public Affairs and Policy with producing responses to consultations and policy developments, following up on finalised responses and taking forward related
• Responsible for: this role has no line management responsibilities.
• Responsible to: Head of Public Affairs and Policy
• Key relationships: Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team, Council/Board members, Officers, Government Departments, health stakeholders
• Produce statements, latest news updates and contributions to the Association’s publications that promote the policy, advocacy and campaigns work.
• Encourage member engagement on relevant policy issues and campaigns via the Association’s website and other online and offline communication tools.
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to facilitate collaborative working on priority campaign areas.
• Work with the Digital Content Team to make sure the website and social media  are kept up to date with current policy developments and announcements 

Operational Management:

• To work on individual projects, reports, events and publications within the Association as directed by the Head of Public Affairs and Policy.
• Maintain and improve your own competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice as described in the Staff Handbook.
• Support and promote the Association’s commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential:

• Excellent oral communication skills and written communication skills, with particular emphasis on attention to detail (spelling and grammar).
• Experience in writing policy statements and briefings and articulating these clearly to decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people, including staff, Board, Council, members, and stakeholders from other organisations.
• Strong time management skills, including an ability to manage competing requests and an ability to prioritise.
• Well-developed IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrable experience in parliamentary affairs and an excellent knowledge of the UK political landscape.

Desirable:

• An understanding of current policy issues affecting the health sector.
• Experience of working in a membership organisation.
• Experience of working in a political environment.
• Strategic thinking and interest in contributing to innovation and change.
• Experience in engaging with political monitoring organisations and database management.
• Digital copywriting skills and experience of writing for web or social media, and content management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (relevant professional qualifications and vocational training).

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a covering letter (no longer than two sides of A4) to [email protected].

Interviews

•  The interview will take place on 11th August 2026

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