Head of Network Management

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British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland, and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. Ideally, we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy, working with politicians and policy influencers, understanding the needs of our members, and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them. We aim to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions.
network with other professionals, including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring, and reporting performance measures, including reporting to the CEO and board.
To contribute to the development and implementation corporate strategy
To ensure that the department has sufficient capacity to deliver its core functions to a high level of quality, within budget
To ensure departmental compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of departmental delivery, including seeking the voice of lived experience
Head of External Affairs:
Lead external engagement strategy across policy, public affairs, media, and stakeholder relations to advance the Association’s strategic aims
Monitor and influence health policy developments in the UK government, its three devolved administrations, and in the government of the Republic of Ireland
Lead media relations, managing reactive press activity, and proactively shaping the organisation’s media profile across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Support the Chief Executive and Board, providing strategic advice on reputational risks and opportunities in the external environment
Lead crisis communications and issues management, particularly in areas that are sensitive and likely to attract significant media attention
Oversee public affairs activity, including consultation responses, briefings, parliamentary engagement, and representation at policy roundtables or inquiries.

In liaison with the Head of Membership Services:
~ Significant senior-level experience in external/public affairs and policy, for example, within the healthcare, public, and membership sectors
Application Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and political processes, including health service bodies and government departments relevant to health and care
Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to write online content, press releases, and policy briefings
Skilled in designing measures to monitor the impact of External Affairs' works to drive performance
Strong ability to manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication responses
Application Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities
Proven track record of influencing government, commissioners, and stakeholders to shape policy or public opinion
Experience in leading media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms
Higher level qualification in a related field (journalism, communications, or public relations, etc)

Home-based
Occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, and Frequent meetings across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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