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Today Carnegie UK aims to improve collective wellbeing by influencing public policy and practice.

Carnegie UK has been working to improve wellbeing in the UK and Ireland for over 100 years. Established in 1913 by the Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, that mission has evolved over time to reflect changes in society and governance.

We now focus on influencing policy and practice at a systemic level, building on evidence and research to argue for change.

Values

We work in ways that reflect our organisational values, which were co-produced by the staff team and trustees:

Motivated by change

we are galvanised by wellbeing approaches that change people’s lives for the better; we commit to assessing and understanding our impact.

Challenging

we recognise that social progress requires asking hard questions of ourselves and others; we commit to using research and evidence to speak truth to power.

Collaborative

we believe in radical kindness as the connection we have to each other and to wider society; we commit to putting strong relationships at the heart of everything we do.

Kind

we are invested in the collective impact of alliances; we commit to building coalitions to tackle wellbeing injustices and change systems.

We currently have the following vacancy:

Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer – Starting salary £40,788

Location: Hybrid arrangements with two days a week in Dunfermline. Additional flexibility could be offered for the right candidate.

We are looking for a communications professional with a strong mix of media relations and public affairs skills.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an adaptable communicator with a strong knowledge of the UK and Ireland’s political and media landscape. The post holder will work with media, stakeholders, government and politicians, advancing the case for change to make a difference to people’s lives.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and writing skills and a strong professional network. This new post will have the opportunity to build and strengthen Carnegie UK’s relationships with policymakers and make the case for change across our communications channels.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to use their professionalism and creativity to help us maximise our impact.

Closing date 14 July

Download the application pack here

Contact: [email protected]

Working with us

Our people are key to our impact: we value their humanity, their experiences, lived or learned, and their skills. We aim to create a working environment where everyone feels valued, belongs, and can be their best.

Our working policy allows us to operate a flexible hybrid model with all staff working from a blend of office, home, and co-working spaces.

We have up to date policies on all our responsibilities as employers including flexible working, maternity and parental leave and pride ourselves on providing supportive line management and peer to peer learning environments. Our benefits reflect our emphasis on staff wellbeing.

We offer our staff excellent terms and conditions including:

  • 35 hour working week
  • Electric car lease scheme
  • 25 days annual leave and 12 public holidays
  • Death in service policy
  • 5 days paid time off each year for volunteering activities
  • A monthly allowance for co-working space
  • Flexi-time policy
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Group Income Protection Scheme which includes access to health checks, second medical opinions and mental health consultations
  • Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay

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Life in the UK Index

Carnegie UK’s Life in the UK index measures collective wellbeing across the UK. It is based on what people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us about their lives.

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How we work

Carnegie UK aims to improve collective wellbeing by influencing public policy and practice by conducting research, advocating for our ideas and bringing people together.

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Our board

Meet the trustees at Carnegie UK.

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