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This business development assistant role sits within a highly reputed London-based law firm, offering the opportunity to build your experience at a very high level.

In this role, you will work very closely with a supportive senior business development manager who is an excellent mentor and has progressed their way to the firm. This is a great opportunity for a proactive graduate with some knowledge of the legal sector looking to go into a BD role.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the delivery of practice and marketing plans and campaigns  


• Assist with the credentials capture process


• Lead the legal directory submissions and certain award submissions


• Compile client newsletters

This is a great opportunity for a junior BD assistant who is keen to work for a highly dynamic law firm.

The successful candidate should be a great communicator as they will speak with senior stakeholders, and they should be commercially driven.

Exposure to the legal sector is highly desirable.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
London/Hybrid with around 2-3 days per month in the office in London (Vauxhall) and willingness and flexibility to regularly attend meetings, events and briefings in London
Salary £44,000 per year
Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working
Permanent
Excellent benefits including generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a national charity which empowers children, young people, and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed, to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.

Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It opens the door to the life you want. But low literacy is inextricably linked to poverty. Over the last 30 years, the charity has continued to work with people who need them the most, supporting schools, families and communities on a local and national level.

The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work as part of a small policy team, with colleagues across the organisation, and internal and external stakeholders, to help shape Government policy on a range of issues relating to literacy and disadvantage.

Key responsibilities

* Monitor and analyse developments in public policy and manage public affairs activity in line with our organisational strategy
* Write succinct and influential reports , consultation responses, briefings, articles and web pages on policy issues for a range of audiences
* Organise policy-focused events including managing invite lists, event logistics and related communications and messaging, working with the media team where necessary
* Build and maintain relationships with Parliamentarians , policymakers, and partner organisations to influence literacy policy.
* Coordinate the activity of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Literacy , including engaging politicians and policymakers, organising meetings, maintaining appropriate paperwork and drafting policy briefings
* Manage the delivery of policy activity supported by our corporate partners , including coordinating meetings, providing updates and ensuring targets are met
* Advise programme teams on related policy activities and provide briefings

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:
* Ability to understand and articulate academic research and policy papers
* Excellent writing skills, including drafting policy papers and briefings
* Experience of public affairs and managing policy activity
* Experience of working in a policy-related role (e.g., charity, civil service)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
* Understanding of literacy / early years / education sector
* Understanding of local and/or national government structures and processes
* Experience of senior stakeholder management and partnership development, including cross-sector campaigns
* Intermediate quantitative skills (e.g., analysis of DfE datasets in Excel)
* Event management

The team are passionate about their mission and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is primarily home-based, but you will need to be able to attend the office in London (Vauxhall) at least 2-3 times a month and be willing and able to attend meetings, events and briefings in London on a regular basis. Travel to and from London is not covered by expenses, therefore you will need to be based within easy access to London.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please upload your CV using the link below in the first instance. Jen D'Souza from Charity People will be in touch with the full details about the job and how to apply. The deadline is 9am Wednesday 5 November . The first stage (online) interviews will take place on Wednesday 12 November, with second stage (in person) interviews on Tuesday 18 November.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy . This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible

We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator to develop and support strategies that support our policy and national influencing capacity. This role will strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and ensure that students voices are heard on the issues that effect them.

The role is full and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Professional Membership Body

Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)

Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package

Full Time, Permanent

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer

If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.

We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.

To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Professional Membership Body

Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)

Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package

Full Time, Permanent

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer

If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.

We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.

To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Professional Membership Body

Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)

Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package

Full Time, Permanent

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer

If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.

We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.

To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Professional Membership Body

Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)

Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package

Full Time, Permanent

My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer

If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.

We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.

To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Annual leave:  33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• three x basic salary life assurance cover
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

This is a pivotal senior leadership role within Dementia UK, responsible for shaping and delivering the charity’s UK-wide policy and public affairs strategy to drive meaningful change for people affected by dementia.

The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will lead a dynamic team, providing strategic direction and expert insights to ensure the organisation’s influencing work is impactful, evidence-based, and aligned with its 2025–2030 strategy.

The postholder will play a central role in positioning Dementia UK as a thought leader in dementia care, championing the role of Admiral Nurses and ensuring that the lived experiences of people with dementia and their families are embedded in all policy outputs and public affairs activity.

Working closely with the Deputy Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, and the Head of Campaigns, the postholder will lead the development and implementation of integrated influencing strategies across the UK, recognising the nuances of devolved governments and regional contexts. They will build and maintain relationships with high impact stakeholders in parliament, government, and across the sector to secure tangible policy improvements in dementia care and support.

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience working within policy and public affairs with proven experience of leading policy development from evidence-gathering through to publication and implementation. You will have a proven ability to lead, inspire and manage teams alongside a deep understanding of UK health and social care systems, including devolved policy landscapes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence national agendas and help ensure no one faces dementia alone.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.  

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.  

Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).  

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. 

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. 

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration (Fixed Term)

Role: Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration

Department: School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences

Grade: Academic Grade 7/8 (£41,086 - £56,567 per annum)

Responsible to: Head of School

Campus: Belfast

(Fixed-Term from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose:

The postholder will contribute to a range of full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate social policy and public administration programmes in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, including the BSc (Hons) Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy degrees and the Masters of Public Administration. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to develop, market and teach across a range of provision within the academic area where the post resides.

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at and on our University website The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Closing date: 29th September 2025 at 23.30

If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website -

If you have any specific queries regarding this post, please contact the named email address for the vacancy, as listed on the main current vacancies landing page.

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Location :

Belfast

Close Date :

29-Sep-2025