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The British Society for Immunology is a dynamic membership organisation and learned society, with a mission to promote excellence in immunology research, scholarship and clinical practice for the benefit of human and animal health.  With over 3,500 members, a central facet of our work is to raise awareness of, and champion, immunology amongst external audiences including policy-makers and the public, to keep the discipline at the forefront of public debate.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Policy & Public Affairs Manager, who is passionate about science and healthcare, to join our team in central London. The role-holder will have responsibility for leading the development and coordination of our key strategic policy activities, including progressing external scientific and health policy for the Society and promoting the importance of engaging in policy-making to Society members. The postholder will be responsible for developing relationships with relevant stakeholders, using their proven influencing skills to deliver opportunities to promote immunology and the Society’s key messages, ensuring immunology issues are high up the political agenda. They will also have the capability to analyse and develop policies, with guidance from our members, in a way which strengthens our collective voice.

This fast-paced and creative role is ideally suited to a proactive and organised graduate, with outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of developing and delivering effective public affairs campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a science and health organisation and develop a range of policy and public affairs activities, as well as build interesting and important partnerships in a dynamic field of research.

If you feel that you have the required skills for this role, please read the full job description and send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to hr@immunology.org by Monday 10 December 2018.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to all applicants individually. We request no contact from agencies.

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