Campaigns and Policy Support Officer

1981, we offer information and support to all affected by endometriosis, for example through ourwebsite and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline and online forum. Aswell as directly supporting those with the disease, we work to raise awareness of endometriosisamongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved treatment andmanagement; and support research.The Communications and Campaigns team works to improve awareness of endometriosis and drivechange for those affected by the disease. Our current campaigns and calls on Governments includeimproving menstrual education in medical schools, reducing diagnosis and gynaecology waitingtimes, and improving rights in the workplace.ABOUT THE ROLE:At Endometriosis UK, we are passionate about driving political change for the 1 in 10 women andthose assigned female at birth living with endometriosis in the UK. This role will play an instrumentalrole in supporting the campaigns and policy function within the wider Communications Team.This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Policy and CampaignsManager and Head of Campaigns and Communications to provide administration and wider supportfor the charity's growing policy and campaigns function. This will include contributing to theproduction of government consultation responses, writing letters to politicians, producingbackground briefings ahead of parliamentary meetings and taking responsibility for politicalmonitoring and informing the team of any engagement opportunities. A key part of the role will alsobe providing administration support for the policy function of the charity and the Head ofCommunications and Campaigns, including administrative support for the All-Party-ParliamentaryGroup on Endometriosis which Endometriosis UK provides secretariat support for. Tasks will includewriting minutes, helping produce briefing papers, and booking events and meeting rooms., You will also be the first point of call for our campaign supporters and will be aiding our supporters totake campaign actions through the drafting and creation of e-actions using Engaging Networks. Youwill be an exciting opportunity to help build our campaigning work and work towards the goals ofour new 2025 organisational strategy., Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing administrative tasks as required, including minute taking, booking meeting rooms
and events, managing calendars and scheduling meetings, and handling incoming calls and emails.
• Being the first point of contact for our campaigns and policy inbox, helping coordinate
responses and ensuring enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Provide support to organise parliamentary events in Westminster and the devolved
administrations where required, including during Endometriosis Action month.
• Ongoing monitoring of policy and political developments across the UK including key
debates, parliamentary questions, and select committee activities.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for parliamentary influencing and bringing ideas
forward to the team
• Identify opportunities to influence external policy to better support and represent the needs
of those with endometriosis across all 4 nations
• Provide coordination and administrative support for our work with government groups, for
example APPGs and devolved equivalents. This will include being the first point of contact on email groups, booking meetings and events, providing briefings, writing minutes and liaising with stakeholders.
• Setting up and drafting campaigns content for e-actions using Engaging Networks
• Providing support as required for the drafting of policy papers and consultations, including
analysing and conducting research.
• Contributing to our policy work through supporting the production of government
consultation responses, writing letters to politicians, and producing background briefings ahead of parliamentary meetings.
• Support the team to develop key policy and campaign messages for public campaigns., Support the smooth running of the Campaigns and Communications Team, including through
providing administrative support as required for the Head of Campaigns and Communications.
• Support the CEO and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the charity. We are a small,
busy charity, and all staff help with the general running of the organisation in addition to their specific role activities.

Endometriosis UK is looking for a highly motivated Campaigns and Policy Support Officer to join ourteam and help shape and deliver campaigns that aim to make a real difference to the 1 in 10 womenand those assigned female at birth living with endometriosis in the UK. You will have an excellentunderstanding of the UK political system and how to influence it and have strong administration andresearch skills to support the Campaigns and Communications team to deliver our work., We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and driven individual who is passionate aboutdriving change for those with endometriosis. You will have some experience of supporting campaignsand policy work and will exercise sound political judgement and have a strong understanding of theUK political landscape.We are looking for someone with excellent administrative and IT skills, including either experience ofor willingness to learn how to use content management systems and lobbying software EngagingNetworks.You will also be a strong communicator and will be able to craft strong campaign messages for avariety of audiences including politicians and supporters., 1. Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills2. Experience of work in a policy, public affairs or campaigning setting.3. Ability and experience of grasping and communicating policy issues.4. Strong writing and proof-reading skills; with great attention to detail.5. Proven communications skills, with excellent written and verbal presentation skills.6. Enthusiastic and proactive self-starter with proven ability to work proactively and with initiative, as well as working well in a team.7. Commitment and demonstratable interest in women's health and endometriosis8. Excellent IT skills, including in Microsoft Office and experience of using databases.9. Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.10. Ability to be able to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings.11. Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.12. Excellent time management and ability to manage workload between different projects.13. Have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.Desirable:1. Experience of working with volunteers.2. Knowledge of health policy, NHS structures and health care delivery systems.3. Experience of using an e-lobbying tool such as Engaging Networks.This is a full-time, office-based role. There is an option to work two days a week from homedependent on business need.

We have ambitions to change so much, to improve support for endometriosis - are you theCampaigns and Policy Support Officer we need to help us?Thank you for your interest in the role of Campaigns and Policy Support Officer at Endometriosis UK.Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female atbirth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact may be felt for life. Yet it's a disease mostpeople have never heard of, do not understand and currently has no cure. It costs the UK economyaround £8.2 billion every year in healthcare costs, loss of work and treatments and yet it isn'trecognised by most employers. As the UK's leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis,we're determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the besttreatment and support.We've big ambitions in our 2025-2030 organisational strategy, focused on better supporting those withendometriosis, driving down diagnosis times, campaigning for improved treatments and access toservices, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research. We place those withendometriosis at the heart of all we do. If we get our work right, we really can make a difference tothe 1.5 million with endometriosis in the UK - and all those diagnosed in the future., Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in