8 Government Affairs jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Government Affairs Manager
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Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Government Affairs & Policy
**Job Category:**
Professional
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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
**Purpose**
Provide strategic leadership and direction on the implementation of J&J IM's government affairs strategy in the UK. Strategically appraise the external environment and interact with government officials, parliamentarians, and system stakeholder to represent J&J IM's priorities and maintain patient access across individual therapeutic areas.
**Above brand Government Affairs**
+ Support the Director of Health Affairs to build and execute a coherent, integrated government affairs strategy for J&J IM.
+ Deliver J&J IM's government affairs strategy for the commercial environment in the UK, working internally and externally on issues such as NICE reform and VPAG.
+ Actively engage on Government policy initiatives (e.g Industrial Strategy, Life Science Sector Plan, NHS 10 year plan, budget discussions) to ensuring J&J's positions are appropriately communicated.
+ Represent J&J IM within trade bodies (ABPI) and industry groups
+ Keep senior colleagues up to date on political and policy developments and initiatives, thus ensuring an integrated external affairs approach.
+ Actively contribute to wider Patient Access team discussions, to shape the J&J IM patient access strategy
+ Develop effective networks and relationships with key external stakeholders including, but not restricted to Ministers, Civil Servants, Parliamentarians, Political Advisers and Officials, Think Tanks and Academia.
+ Raise the profile of J&J to positively create an understanding of the company's impact on the healthcare environment in the UK.
**Brand Government Affairs - CVT/therapeutic areas**
+ Become core member of therapeutic area cross functional teams and design, lead and manage the implementation of impactful Government Affairs, policy and healthcare system plans/projects
+ Interpret key developments in government and health policy, identify the opportunities and threats to the business and develop appropriate plans to compliantly engage in health policy development, in line with the cross functional team's strategic and commercial objectives.
+ Manage risk - Provide expert counsel and identify specific actions related to government and healthcare system policy for identified issues to J&J IM UK senior management.
+ Develop briefing documents, presentations and other communication materials for internal and external audiences
+ Maintain relationships with senior colleagues across the UK to ensure that synergies in the J&J Government Affairs approach can be harmonised, leveraged and best practice shared.
**Other activities:**
+ Manage third party agencies to deliver on time and budget
+ Review literature; refer to websites; subscribe to email alerts; attend conferences, courses and discuss developments with colleagues, to keep up to date on the latest NHS, Government and third sector policies.
+ Keep abreast of changes in the health system and understand implications for our current and future products.
Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
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Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Cardiff – Hybrid working with regular travel to other places of work including Wales
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Closing date for applications: 3 August 2025
First Interview: 13 August 2025
Second Interview: 19 August 2025
About us Wildlife
Trusts Wales (WTW) represents the five Wildlife Trusts in Wales – Gwent, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, Radnorshire and South and West Wales working together in partnership to achieve common aims. The Wildlife Trusts in Wales collectively speak on behalf of more than 34,000 members and manage over 200 nature reserves, covering more than 8,000 hectares of prime wildlife habitat, from rugged coastline to urban wildlife havens. The Wildlife Trusts in Wales seeks a world where nature is in recovery with abundant, diverse wildlife. We believe that nature plays a central role in helping to address local and global problems and speak with a bold voice for nature and wild places on land and at sea.
The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Wildlife Trust’s vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone is inspired to take action for nature’s recovery.
The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work in an experienced team seeking to recover nature in Wales. We are looking for an individual with experience in political advocacy and influence. With a passion for nature and an entrepreneurial spirit to support the work of the Wildlife Trusts in Wales.
The world of nature conservation is changing, in the face of the nature and climate crises no longer is it sufficient to maintain or simply enhance existing habitats instead we must look to restore nature at scale and at pace. To meet this challenge, we need to ensure that legislation recognises the nature crisis and seeks urgent interventions. This post will work alongside the Wildlife Trusts Wales team to seek action from key partners including the Welsh Government, Senior Civil Servants, businesses leaders and decision-makers to support nature recovery and improve the resilience of the Wildlife Trusts movement in Wales.
By working with the Welsh Wildlife Trusts and the wider movement of 46 UK Wildlife Trusts the post will bring innovative and forward thinking to develop the collective thinking to accelerate nature’s recovery. Wildlife Trusts Wales is already a respected partner with excellent links to the Welsh Government and key partners. The post will develop these relationships with local Wildlife Trusts to position and promote our work to enable greater impact.
You will need to understand the political, economic and social context that the Welsh and UK nature conservation sector operates within. With that understanding, you will be able to use your direct experience of political advocacy and influencing as well as facilitation skills to help the Wildlife Trusts in Wales combat the nature crisis.
You will be highly organised – prioritising time and workload effectively. You will be able to utilise ICT efficiently and effectively. Your personable approach will enable you to work with all, building collaborations and partnerships across Wildlife Trusts and with many different stakeholders.
Your knowledge of nature restoration and future trends together with relevant environmental legislation and policy will make you a key advocate in the Welsh environment sector. You will showcase how the Wildlife Trusts speak with a bold and confident voice for nature and in doing so inspire partners and individuals to take meaningful action for nature.
The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment.
Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
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Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Cardiff – Hybrid working with regular travel to other places of work including Wales
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Closing date for applications: 3 August 2025
First Interview: 13 August 2025
Second Interview: 19 August 2025
About us Wildlife
Trusts Wales (WTW) represents the five Wildlife Trusts in Wales – Gwent, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, Radnorshire and South and West Wales working together in partnership to achieve common aims. The Wildlife Trusts in Wales collectively speak on behalf of more than 34,000 members and manage over 200 nature reserves, covering more than 8,000 hectares of prime wildlife habitat, from rugged coastline to urban wildlife havens. The Wildlife Trusts in Wales seeks a world where nature is in recovery with abundant, diverse wildlife. We believe that nature plays a central role in helping to address local and global problems and speak with a bold voice for nature and wild places on land and at sea.
The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Wildlife Trust’s vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone is inspired to take action for nature’s recovery.
The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work in an experienced team seeking to recover nature in Wales. We are looking for an individual with experience in political advocacy and influence. With a passion for nature and an entrepreneurial spirit to support the work of the Wildlife Trusts in Wales.
The world of nature conservation is changing, in the face of the nature and climate crises no longer is it sufficient to maintain or simply enhance existing habitats instead we must look to restore nature at scale and at pace. To meet this challenge, we need to ensure that legislation recognises the nature crisis and seeks urgent interventions. This post will work alongside the Wildlife Trusts Wales team to seek action from key partners including the Welsh Government, Senior Civil Servants, businesses leaders and decision-makers to support nature recovery and improve the resilience of the Wildlife Trusts movement in Wales.
By working with the Welsh Wildlife Trusts and the wider movement of 46 UK Wildlife Trusts the post will bring innovative and forward thinking to develop the collective thinking to accelerate nature’s recovery. Wildlife Trusts Wales is already a respected partner with excellent links to the Welsh Government and key partners. The post will develop these relationships with local Wildlife Trusts to position and promote our work to enable greater impact.
You will need to understand the political, economic and social context that the Welsh and UK nature conservation sector operates within. With that understanding, you will be able to use your direct experience of political advocacy and influencing as well as facilitation skills to help the Wildlife Trusts in Wales combat the nature crisis.
You will be highly organised – prioritising time and workload effectively. You will be able to utilise ICT efficiently and effectively. Your personable approach will enable you to work with all, building collaborations and partnerships across Wildlife Trusts and with many different stakeholders.
Your knowledge of nature restoration and future trends together with relevant environmental legislation and policy will make you a key advocate in the Welsh environment sector. You will showcase how the Wildlife Trusts speak with a bold and confident voice for nature and in doing so inspire partners and individuals to take meaningful action for nature.
The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment.
Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
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Policy and Advocacy Manager (Wales)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Newark - Hybrid working with regular travel to other places of work including Wales
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Closing date for applications: 3 August 2025
First Interview: 13 August 2025
Second Interview: 19 August 2025
About us Wildlife
Trusts Wales (WTW) represents the five Wildlife Trusts in Wales .
Head of Policy and Advocacy
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Role: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Location: UK / Flexible - Can work from HALO’s Dumfries or Salisbury offices, or be home based within the UK (Frequent travel to UK and Europe offices required)
Salary: £60,000 - £68,000, depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Us:HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 28 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence.
HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.
About The Role:The Head of Policy and Advocacy leads HALO’s work on policy and advocacy and manages the Policy team, comprising of a Policy and Advocacy Manager (UK), a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager (Europe and the UN), a Policy & Advocacy Manager (Ambassador Lead) and a Policy & Advocacy Officer (WAM). As a member of the Strategy Heads Group, the Head of Policy and Advocacy reports directly to the Director of Strategy and provides advice and support to the Director and other key members of HALO’s senior management team.
The Strategy Group encompasses four core functions of the organisation:
- Donor relationsand partnerships with all of HALO’s government and multilateral donors (excluding USA)
- Policy and Advocacy
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
- Organisational strategic planning
- Design and oversee the delivery of HALO’s global policy and advocacy strategy in support of the organisational strategy.
- Ensure a rolling programme of policy engagement in the UK, Europe, UN and other relevant forums, with structured engagement of relevant internal stakeholders.
- Undertake high-level representation of HALO, including in the UK, Europe and at the UN, speaking with authority about HALO’s policy positions, partnerships and programmes.
- Lead the development and delivery of HALO’s policy and thought leadership agenda, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure HALO remains engaged and relevant to conflict and other geographic and thematic issues.
- Ensure HALO’s policy and advocacy engagement is in line with contextual developments in the mine action, development, humanitarian, environment and stabilisation sectors.
- Provide high-quality and expert policy advice to internal stakeholders during crises and emergency response.
- Oversee the coordination of the HALO Ambassador Programme, providing line management to the HALO Ambassador Lead and working closely with the CEO, Leadership Team and key stakeholders in the Communications, Philanthropy and Strategy Groups.
- Oversee HALO’s policy engagement with international disarmament forums, including the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) and Convention on Cluster Munitions.
- Ensure HALO’s structured input to the Mine Action Review, including representation on the Review’s Advisory Board.
- Work closely with Programmes and Capability Groups to support the embedding of policy and advocacy within HALO’s operational and training activities.
- Support the development and update of HALO’s Gender and Diversity, Conflict Sensitivity and Environmental policies and guidelines.
- Deputise for the Director of Strategy as required.
- Provide constructive and empowering line management to the Policy and Advocacy Team.
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
- Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
- Travel overseas as and when required.
- To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH Assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.
- This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
The HALO Trust strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply to this role.
Requirements
Essential:
- Senior Policy and Advocacy experience
- Solid understanding of the humanitarian and development aid sector, and the policy networks within it
- Solid understanding of UK and/or European political systems and structures, as well as UN diplomatic processes
- Understanding of relevant policy platforms, networks and think tanks to learn, share and establish policy positions
- Proven ability to build relationships and engage with external stakeholders at all levels
- Proven experience of providing policy advice to senior leaders
- Demonstrable experience in building external relationships and working with influential individuals
- Demonstrable experience in developing and communicating policy positions
- Experience representing and speaking at high level forums
- Ability to understand risks and assess the impact of policy positions and public statements
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of developing a cohesive, collaborative and happy team working environment
Desirable
- Experience working in/ alongside the demining sector
- Experience of driving organisational strategic change
- Knowledge of multilateral institutions
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays
- Private health insurance
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
- Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas
- Flexible working policy
To apply for this role please submit your CV and supporting statement before the closing date for applications which is 4th August 2025. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
Public Affairs Manager
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A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
You will focus on Industry, Government and Public Affairs , collaborating with other team members to support the development, planning, logistics and maintenance of internal and external relationships, activities, policies and procedures.
In your role, you will:
+ Manage our Public Affairs function , including both industry and government affairs:
+ Help to develop and manage strategic approach for shaping the environment in which Janus Henderson operates globally
+ Help to identify top public policy priorities across the firm, map our internal and external stakeholders, coordinate resources across the firm to influence outcomes, ensure firm-wide communication of priorities, developments, and achievements.
+ Monitor upcoming & ongoing industry developments globally
+ Disseminate industry updates across the firm in a timely and precise manner
+ Develop and coordinate our crisis management strategy & communication process for senior management
+ Support Crisis Management function:
+ Help to develop and manage proactive and strategic approach to internal and external resources to defining events
+ Define trigger points, triage process, stakeholders, and decision makers for event categories. Coordinate across the firm and align crisis response approach to be appropriate, consistent, and resonate with intended audiences.
+ Interact with different parts of the Responsibility & Public Affairs team
+ Work with a team of experienced professionals across Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Resilience and Investor Relations amongst others
+ Receive mentorship from Janus Henderson professionals
+ Learn about Responsibility, Public Affairs and Janus Henderson's policies and practices
+ Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
+ Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
+ Generous Holiday policies
+ Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
+ Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
+ Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
+ Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
+ Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
+ All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
+ Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must-have skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Public Relations / Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
+ Proven experience in public affairs, government relations, or a similar role
+ Strong understanding of the legislative process and public policy development
+ Crisis management, triage and escalation skills
+ Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders at ExCo, C-suite level
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to use initiative to deal with issues and to develop strong relationships with a number of stakeholders and teams
+ Strong analytical, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, global environment
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have skills
+ Master's degree in Public Relations / Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field would be an advantage
+ Familiarity with new and emerging trends in Public Affairs, Investment Management as well as the wider Financial Services industry
+ Familiarity with internal and external digital communication strategies
+ Experience in media relations and corporate communications is an advantage
+ Comfort with using public affairs software/tools, incl. AI tools and functionality in assimilating and distributing updates
+ Awareness of Responsibility / ESG trends
Potential for growth
+ Mentoring
+ Leadership development programs
+ Regular training
+ Career development services
+ Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Do not worry if you do not think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we cannot accommodate every flexible working request, we are happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at
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Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
Associate Director/Director, Public Affairs - UK & Ireland
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Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
**Associate Director/Director, Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences UK & Ireland**
**The position**
We are currently looking for an Associate Director/Director level team member to join our Public Affairs team, based in our Holborn Office (London).
Reporting into the Senior Director, Public Affairs, UK and Ireland, this role is mainly responsible for product and pipeline communications, patient communications and advocacy and related internal and corporate communications within the affiliate. This is a highly visible communications role covering several therapy areas.
**Responsibilities include:**
+ Develop and implement strategic programmes to communicate the value that our medicines deliver throughout their lifecycle
+ Coordinate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment and collaboration on strategic priorities and messaging across different stakeholders
+ Examine complex issues from a broader organization perspective, determine communications opportunities and help determine priorities for Public Affairs
+ Develop/strengthen relationships with a wide variety of community advocates, organisations and professionals
+ Implement creative, patient-centric disease awareness & communication campaigns to engage with communities we serve
+ Prepare press releases, presentations, internal newsletters and other communications materials
+ Respond to media requests and arrange interviews with Gilead spokespeople and opinion leader spokespeople as appropriate
+ Ensure alignment of local activities with corporate guidance, working closely with regional/global teams
+ Effectively manage all aspects of public relations agency relationships, including providing direction and project management
+ Manage budgets to target
+ Represent Public Affairs within cross-functional brand teams and steering committees,
+ Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies/procedures and external codes
+ Coordinate with cross-functional colleagues across the organization to ensure consistent messaging
+ Ensure alignment of local activities with corporate guidance, working closely with regional/corporate HQ teams
+ Be the contact person for related crisis and issues mitigation/management
**Knowledge, experience and skills**
+ Demonstrable experience, in a similar capacity, of public relations in pharmaceutical and healthcare
+ Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
+ Demonstrated experience in media relations, issues management; knowledge of healthcare and industry media and reporting trends
+ Strong experience in patient advocacy and the co-creation of multi-channel campaigns
+ Strong knowledge of social media and experience in managing social media campaigns (corporate and/or disease area specific)
+ Previous experience in product launches (regulatory and reimbursement)
+ Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company
+ Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously; flexibility and results-oriented focus are essential
+ Ability to interact with senior management and high-profile experts appropriately, with confidence and ease
+ Strong understanding of UK political/health policy and access environment, including processes and key stakeholders
+ Knowledge of Irish media and healthcare environment preferred.
+ Recent or current agency experience is preferred
+ Typically requires a BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science-oriented field (or International Equivalent) or proven relevant experience, which includes solid healthcare public relations experience
**_Behaviours_**
+ Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve objectives
+ Curious with a strong learning agility (the ability to rapidly study, analyse and understand new situations and business problems)
+ Operationally excellent and resilient in the context of a rapidly changing environment
+ Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
+ Process orientated to achieve the business objective
**_Gilead_** **_Core Values_**
+ Integrity (always doing the right thing),
+ Teamwork (collaborating in good faith),
+ Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
+ Accountability (taking personal responsibility).
+ Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
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Associate Director, Public Affairs - Award Winning Communications Agency
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We're an award-winning global agency. PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year, a "Standout Agency" on Ad Age's A-List, and the only PR agency awarded EY's National Equality Standard (twice!). We're passionate about making a difference, both for our clients and for our people.
We're looking for an **Associate Director** with a deep understanding of the UK political and regulatory landscape, proven leadership skills, and a track record in delivering high-impact public affairs and integrated communications strategies.
**About the Team**
You'll join our dynamic Corporate Affairs practice, a collaborative, award-winning team that delivers campaigns shaping policy and reputation at the heart of the UK's most pressing debates. We combine political insight, stakeholder engagement, and creative storytelling to help clients navigate complexity and make a real impact.
**The Role**
You'll act as a senior advisor, leading major client accounts and guiding teams to deliver excellence. You'll shape public affairs strategies, build coalitions, engage stakeholders, and support clients on regulatory, parliamentary, and reputational challenges. You'll also play a key role in agency operations, talent development, and new business growth.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Client Leadership**
+ Advise clients on policy, regulation, and political risk-building trusted relationships and guiding strategy.
+ Oversee programme delivery, ensuring work is impactful, compliant, and aligned with client goals.
+ Set the standard for excellence across all client work, from strategy to execution.
**Strategic Planning & Execution**
+ Develop and lead best-in-class public affairs and advocacy strategies.
+ Support clients with parliamentary engagement, regulatory submissions, and consultation responses.
+ Advise on issues, crisis management, stakeholder mapping, and reputation campaigns.
+ Champion analytics to inform campaign decisions and measure success.
+ Ensure alignment between public affairs, media, digital, and broader communications objectives.
**Agency Operations**
+ Manage resources, utilization, and capacity planning.
+ Scope work, set budgets, and forecast revenue for clients.
+ Collaborate with project management, finance, and client teams to implement effective ways of working.
**Talent Development**
+ Line-manage and mentor junior and mid-level colleagues.
+ Lead account teams with a focus on development, inclusion, and professional growth.
+ Oversee project management and resource allocation across accounts.
**Business Development & Thought Leadership**
+ Lead new business strategy, from ideation and proposals to pitches.
+ Identify and convert opportunities for account growth.
+ Represent our agency at industry events and contribute to thought leadership and marketing.
**About You**
+ An experienced public affairs consultant-either an established Associate Director or a Senior Account Director ready for promotion.
+ Skilled in tracking political and policy developments and translating them into insightful client counsel.
+ Possess an integrated communications mindset-combining digital, media, coalition building, and traditional engagement.
+ A proven business developer-adept at marketing activity, lead generation, and winning pitches.
**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**
We are proud to create an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
**Ready to Make an Impact?**
If you're ready to help shape policy, build reputation, and drive change, apply now with your CV and a brief cover note explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role.
**A few things we think you'll love:**
+ A friendly and inclusive team with a global reach
+ Opportunities to work across multi-market campaigns and collaborate across our Omnicom network
+ A clear pathway for growth, development and leadership
+ Global mobility and secondment opportunities
+ Flexible hybrid working with a culture that truly values work-life balance
+ Amazing Culture Club perks - from rooftop yoga to in-house massages
+ Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package (including BUPA, generous parental leave, gym membership, fertility & menopause support)
+ Generous holidays, including birthday leave, Christmas closure and sabbaticals
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