Hours 21 Salary 11,534 per annum (London Living Wage) Contract type Fixed term for 6 months

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1 Role title Public Affairs Intern Directorate Marketing and External Affairs Location Central London; Stroke Association House Accountable to Public Affairs Officer Travel Occasional Accountable for N/A requirement DBS check No Core Role Anchor Level Deliver Ambition focus: 2: Advocating for best care and support Hours 21 Salary 11,534 per annum (London Living Wage) Contract type Fixed term for 6 months We are the UK s leading stroke charity dedicated to conquering stroke. There are over 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK. Almost two thirds have a disability and one third rely on others for help, making stroke one of the biggest causes of disability. We are continually working to improve the lives of stroke survivors and their families who deserve the very best treatment and care. We deliver amazing, life-changing support to over 60,000 stroke survivors and their families each year. We also fund research to find better treatments, campaign for better stroke care and help people understand how to spot and prevent stroke. This work is made possible by more than 4,000 talented volunteers and staff, our fantastic supporters and our strong relationships with the stroke clinical and research community. We work with integrity, demonstrating our values as one combined passionate, innovative, respectful and professional team. Together we can conquer stroke.

2 Directorate The Marketing and External Affairs Directorate plays a vital role in delivering our strategy. We provide strategic leadership for engagement and stewardship of key audiences through an integrated, results orientated approach. Working alongside Fundraising, Research and Information and Services we deliver leadership and expertise in marketing, brand, public affairs, PR, event management, communication, creative services and digital, to deliver the charity s vision. Purpose of role Every Stroke Association role is designed to contribute towards achieving our strategic ambitions. The particular focus of this role is to help us to achieve Ambition 2: Advocating for best care and support. The Public Affairs Intern is a varied role within our small, dynamic and impactful Policy & Influencing team. Working closely with the Public Affairs Officer and other Policy & Influencing colleagues, you will help the team to deliver effective public affairs activities designed to affect change at a national level to improve the lives of those affected by stroke. The focus of the internship will be helping to prepare and deliver the Stroke Association s public affairs activity around the launch of the new national stroke programme in England, including helping to organise a parliamentary event and meetings with parliamentarians, as well as day-to-day public affairs tasks. You will have a genuine interest in public affairs and be keen to thrive in a busy working environment, learning and developing new skills whilst supporting the Policy & Influencing team s work. This is a fantastic learning and development opportunity for somebody looking to begin or explore a career in public affairs, whilst also helping to improve the lives of people affected by stroke across the UK.

3 Key responsibilities of role Responsibility areas Performance Indicators Key Competencies Monitoring parliamentary activity Accurate and timely parliamentary monitoring Key political developments Improvement and innovation flagged Horizon scanning for opportunities Coordinating meetings with senior decision makers Meetings successfully organised (Government, parliamentarians, and civil servants) Relationships with stakeholders built and strengthened Business acumen Assisting in the preparation of briefings ahead of mee and debates Accurate, informative and useful briefings developed Feedback from colleagues and Executive Directors Team Contributing to the delivery and evaluation of a Public Affairs activities delivered parliamentary event Support provided to the team Able to deal with fast-paced environment Business acumen Positive and professional Improvement and innovation representative for the organisation and the team Assisting with political stakeholder mapping Contributing member of project team Up-to-date records of political engagement Improvement and innovation Representing the Stroke Association at external Engaging and professional

4 Events and meetings ambassador for the organisation Effective contributions to meetings and others Admin work and any additional requisite duties Support for the Public Affairs team Up-to-date records Business acumen

5 Mandatory responsibilities of role To undertake any other duties commensurate with the purpose and remit of the post. Responsibility areas Performance Indicators Key Competencies To ensure that you manage and develop your own performance Evidenced attendance at personal training and regional events Leadership Improvement and Innovation All mandatory training is completed Performance and Development Review completed to standard To follow the Stroke Association s policies and procedures Familiar with competency framework including values, mission and vision Accessed and read the Staff Handbook and any relevant policies and procedures to your role Willing to travel during the course of your duties with possible overnight stays away from home Change Readiness Business Acumen To contribute to any project work as required. Examples of project work Business Acumen Improvement and Innovation Communication and Collaboration

6 Person specification Education Educated to degree level or have relevant demonstrable industry experience / Experience Experience of planning or organising events Experience of writing clearly and concisely for a range of audiences Experience of working in a public affairs environment Skills and abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong time management, planning and organisational skills Excellent team working skills, with the ability to be flexible, collaborative and innovative Excellent IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Outlook Positive, enthusiastic, problem solving attitude towards work Willingness to contribute to team tasks Strong interpersonal skills Genuine interest in public affairs and policy Understanding of the UK-wide health and charity sector policy context

7 Understanding of parliamentary procedure Knowledge of stroke Other requirements Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to our corporate values To be committed to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity Willingness to stay away from home and travel across the UK when required (minimal) This information will be used as part of the shortlisting process.