Are you an experienced policy professional looking to take your next step? Do you want to work in an organisation where you really matter and can make a difference to health and care provision across the four nations of the UK? Do you have the drive to solve some of the trickiest policy questions in healthcare regulation?
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through effective regulation and a well-established culture of continuous quality improvement.
If you are excited by a new challenge, thrive on solving problems, and enjoy having a diverse workload, then we are keen to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit two Senior Policy Officers, both on 12 month fixed term contracts.
Your role will be to:
- Oversee projects, driving development and implementation of policy and standards;
- Collaborate with colleagues and team members to meet shared goals;
- Monitor developments which affect the policy environment;
- Effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Present work to managers and senior leaders, and provide recommendations and advice;
- Support and motivate fellow team members, and develop your own knowledge, skills and experience with support from colleagues.
Candidate Requirements
- You will be expected to have proven ability to work effectively in a policy, public affairs or regulatory environment, and be familiar with established methods of policy analysis and development. An understanding of professional regulation would also be an advantage;
- You will need to show a collaborative and organised approach to work, ability to develop analysis and arguments based on evidence, and to have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- We are committed to building equality, diversity and inclusion, and will expect you to demonstrate relevant understanding and commitment.
Work arrangements
You would be based at our offices in Kennington, South London. A minimum attendance in the office is one day per working week.