The postholder will work to develop and deliver policy and advocacy strategies, drawing on a deep understanding of the policy context and levers for change within the system. They will work to ensure that the voices of people affected by cardiomyopathy are central in these efforts. They will work to develop our policy positions, based on a credible evidence base, and find impactful ways to deliver our key messages to policy, political and public audiences. They will be responsible for leading the charity’s Change Makers advocacy project, working to embed successes to date and taking the project to the next phase, grounded in a deep understanding of the policy context and levers for influence. About the charity Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It is a group of conditions that affect the structure of the heart and reduce its ability to pump blood around the body. It can have a devastating impact on the lives of people of all ages and is often inherited. We provide support and information services, raise awareness of the condition amongst the public and healthcare professionals, advocate for improved access to appropriate care and treatment, and fund research. We are a growing charity, with a small friendly staff team working flexibly between our office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire (Tube Zone 9), and home. We are committed to equality and diversity and would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are proactively working to ensure we meet neurodiversity best practice. You will benefit from · Flexible hybrid working · Family friendly, accommodating of carers and dependants · 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave, with increases according to length of service · Health and wellbeing support via our employee assistance scheme and subscription to a health-related app of the employee’s choice · Enhanced contributory pension scheme · Training budget for each employee