Public Affairs Assistant (Devolved Nations)

Cancer Research UK • Edinburgh, Scotland • Posted June 04, 2026

About the Role

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer

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We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.


For CRUK it’s vital that we ensure cancer is high on the political agenda. As the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world, we are uniquely placed to work with politicians across the UK to keep cancer high on the political agenda.

We are looking for a Public Affairs Assistant to join our team in Scotland. You’ll assist in supporting Cancer Research UK’s public affairs activities across Scotland including party conference planning and delivery and briefing and liaising with politicians. Further to this, you’ll also support the secretariat of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Cancer and the delivery of its Scottish Cancer Conference.

What will I be do...