See Work Differently Placement, Public Affairs Assistant

Location:

Hybrid, London Office

Hours:

15 per week

Contract type:

10 week placement

Salary:

£12.63 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Want to see how politics really work – and use it to drive change?

We’re offering a work experience placement in our Policy and Campaigns team, where you’ll help shape RNIB’s public affairs work and influence decision-makers to improve outcomes for blind and partially sighted people.

You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting our engagement with MPs, peers, and policymakers, monitoring parliamentary activity, helping deliver creative influencing events, and ensuring lived experience is at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do

• Support the Public Affairs Officer to influence policymakers through briefings, meetings, and events
• Track and report on parliamentary activity that matters to RNIB
• Help amplify the voices of blind and partially sighted people in our influencing work
• Use political insight to spot opportunities to shape public policy
• Work alongside campaigners across the UK to mobilise supporters and deliver impact

Who we’re looking for

• A strong interest in UK politics, policy, or campaigning
• Understanding of Parliament, government, and devolution
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to build relationships and work well independently and as part of a team
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and social change

This role is funded specifically for candidates who experience sight loss and are not in paid work. We are looking forward to receiving your application if this applies to you. Previous placement holders need not apply.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11%, and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online by uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.