Public Affairs Officer

Contract: Full time (35 hours/week); permanent

Location: Choose to be based at the RCM’s London HQ or home based within reasonable travel distance of London. Travel to RCM HQ and Parliament buildings in London for meetings, events and visits as required, with travel elsewhere in the UK and occasional overnight stays when needed.

Salary: Starting at £37,061 per year and rising each year to a maximum of £41,512 per year, plus £5,215 per year London Allowance if applicable.

Closing date:

25/10/2026

Interview and assessment date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Interview and assessment format: In-person

This is an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Officer to join the RCM at a pivotal time for maternity services. This role is ideally suited to someone who understands the UK political environment and can turn complex information into clear, persuasive communications for varied audiences.

If you think you have the skills we are looking for and that this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please review the full advert and job description and person specification and get in touch.

The Royal College of Midwives is the UK’s only membership body run for the midwifery community and by the midwifery community. We are with midwives, student midwives, MSWs and MCAs, day-to-day, throughout their careers, from the moment they start their education and training to the day they leave the profession.Ā 

Our work is guided and shaped by our members and our mission is to improve their working lives, to amplify their voices and to build our midwifery community.

The RCM is a disability confident committed employer. All disabled applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to interview. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We strive to ensure that all new, existing or prospective members of staff are treated in a fair and equal manner.

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