Marketing and Government Affairs Manager

Marketing and Government Affairs Manager

Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, GB, NG17 7

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Application Deadline: 2026-12-13T10:12:37.96

Job Overview

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are in search of a Marketing and Government Affairs Manager who possesses excellent strategic vision and market shaping experience, coupled with the drive, energy, and, most importantly, a genuine passion to join a company who have a significant impact on the patients in our care. Whilst having experience in a medical device, medical provider or other healthcare organisation would be advantageous, we actively encourage candidates from various backgrounds to apply to bring diverse perspectives to our team. Ideally, candidates will have some level of marketing or market access qualifications (e.g. CIM), but demonstratable experience is also acceptable.

The role requires shaping external perception, influencing healthcare policy environments, and driving strategic marketing initiatives that enhance market access, brand equity, and business growth. This position operates at a senior, strategic level, acting as a key interface between commercial, medical, regulatory, and external stakeholder landscapes. This role reports to our Head of Business Development and will play a core role in our strategy and growth objectives.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Strong project management, prioritisation, presentation skills and excellent networking capabilities.


• Promote a positive culture throughout the organisation and actively promote and progress the marketing and government affairs strategy.


• Work closely with various departments supporting our Care Delivery organisation, both in the UK and Ireland, and across the globe.


• Ownership of the marketing and market access strategy and government affairs activities across UK & Ireland.


• Advise on business market positioning, healthcare policy developments, and stakeholder engagement strategies.


• Build and scale a future Marketing & Government Affairs function, including line management as the team grows.


• Collaborate with external strategic consultancy partners to deliver on goals.


• Manage communications for the business line.


• Elevate the brand and awareness across the UK and Ireland.


• Support wider commercial team in delivering business objectives.

What We Offer

At Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression. Our benefits include:

• Company Car Allowance


• Company Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance


• 33 Days Holiday (including 8 bank holidays), increasing with service


• Annual leave purchase scheme (available after 12 months of service)


• Private Medical Insurance


• Long Service Vouchers


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Funding for training and career development


• Blue Light card with discounts online and on the high street

About Fresenius Medical Care

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 66 partnership dialysis units that provide treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. As part of a global company, we treat over 344,000 patients worldwide across more than 4,000 clinics. We operate 44 production sites globally, manufacturing dialysis machines, dialysers, and related disposables. Every second, a dialysis machine used worldwide is produced by Fresenius Medical Care, making us the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Summary

Location: Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Type: Full time

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At Fresenius Medical Care, we are in search of a Marketing and Government Affairs Manager who possesses excellent strategic vision and market shaping experience, coupled with the drive, energy, and, most importantly, a genuine passion to join a company who have a significant impact on the patients in our care.Whilst having experience in a medical device, medical provider or other healthcare organisation would be advantageous, we actively encourage candidates from various backgrounds to apply to bring diverse perspectives to our team. Ideally, candidates will have some level of marketing or market access qualifications (e.g. CIM), but demonstratable experience is also acceptable. The role requires shaping external perception, influencing healthcare policy environments, and driving strategic marketing initiatives that enhance market access, brand equity, and business growth. This position operates at a senior, strategic level, acting as a key interface between commercial, medical,
regulatory, and external stakeholder landscapes.This role reports to our Head of Business Development and will play a core role in our strategy and growth objectives. The desired personal skillset includes strong project management, prioritisation, presentation skills and excellent networking capabilities. You will promote a positive culture throughout the organisation and actively promote and progress the marketing and government affairs strategy throughout the organisation. Part of your role will include working closely with the various departments that support our Care Delivery organisation, both in the UK and Ireland, and across the globe.This is a hybrid, full-time role of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. You will be required to attend our Care Delivery Head Office when required and other travel both domestically and internationally may be required. A full UK drivers licence is required for this role. What does the role involve?You will:Have full ownership of the marketing and market

access strategy and government affairs activities across UK & IrelandAdvise on the business market positioning, healthcare policy developments and stakeholder engagement strategiesResponsibile for building and scaling a future Marketing & Government Affairs function, including line management responsibility as the team expandsWork with external strategic consultancy partner to deliver on goalsManage communications for the business lineElevate the brand and awareness across the UK and IrelandSupport wider commercial team in delivering business objectivesWhat can we offer you?Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:Company Car AllowanceCompany Pension SchemeLife Assurance33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months
service)Private Medical InsuranceLong Service Vouchers Cycle to Work SchemeFunding for training where applicable for career developmentBlue Light card - providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.Who are Fresenius Medical Care?We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 66 partnership dialysis units that provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics. We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.SummaryLocation: Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomType: Full time