Public Affairs & Communications Officer
Part time, 17.5 hours per week
̣32,418 Р̣34,209 pro-rata + homeworking allowance.
An opportunity to join a small charity which punches above its weight, influencing policy and care for lifelong musculoskeletal (MSK) health.
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) is looking for a highly motivated, excellent communicator who can support and deliver our strategic plan by leading on our public affairs and communication work. ARMA is a growing alliance with high levels of influence and engagement in key policy areas, such as the NHS England Best MSK Health Programme. Working alongside our experienced CEO, this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience to further their career.
This position is 17.5 hours per week and is home based.
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient charities, research and healthcare professional organisations working in musculoskeletal health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.
You will be maintaining and developing communications with our members and key external stakeholders as well as supporting the CEO in public affairs and policy work. Your days will be interesting and varied, including chairing our regular policy and communications meetings, ensuring our website and newsletters are engaging and relevant, leading on communication through social media, and supporting ARMA events. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, lots of drive and enthusiasm and a demonstrable ability to take responsibility for their own workload.
Full job description, including the experience and skill set required. Please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the criteria in the person specification to [email protected] by noon on Monday 10 October 2022.
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