Policy Advisors (Health and Science)
Salary: £36,225 per annum
Reports to: Senior Policy Manager (Science) and Policy Manager (Health)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours in this role)
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 – 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussion around flexibility for the successful candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for two Policy Advisors:
* Policy Advisor (Science): this role will work on science and research policy, including a focus on improving the environment for research in the health service and clinical trials.
* Policy Advisor (Health): this role will work on health policy, focused on influencing to improve cancer care for patients across the UK.
We are looking for two Policy Advisors to monitor the external policy environment and identify, research and develop key public policy positions on issues related to the relevant policy area alongside opportunities to support work across the team. You’ll advise on and communicate the charity's positions to Government, policy-makers and other stakeholders, including the public, through responses to consultations, published reports, external representation, online and social media.
What will I be doing?
* Identifying, researching and developing positions on policy issues important to Cancer Research UK
* Communicating the charity’s position on policy issues to government, policymakers and other stakeholders, for example through written reports, briefings, responses to consultations and policy statements
* Developing and contributing specialist expertise in issues relevant to your policy area
* Ensuring that relevant internal audiences are kept up-to-date with policy developments and feed into the work of the policy team
* Building links with policy, healthcare professionals and research communities to assist with the development of evidence-based policy positions and research proposals
* Acting as a representative of Cancer Research UK to a range of external stakeholders, including Government, academics, think tanks, charities and professional bodies
* Keeping up to date with policy developments, supporting the influencing of policy and identifying policy issues that have the potential to form the basis of advocacy campaigning
* Working across the Policy and Public Affairs Teams to ensure integrated policy and public affairs activity, working closely with the public affairs and campaigning teams.
What skills will I need?
* Proven ability to identify and solve a range of problems with minimal guidance
* Proven ability to work autonomously; the post holder will receive a moderate level of supervision and direction from the Policy Managers
* Ability to manage workload and prioritise day-to-day tasks to meet deadlines
* Excellent writing skills with an ability to produce high quality briefings in a short period of time, as well as longer more detailed pieces of work
* Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to explain information clearly and encourage colleagues to understand different points of view.
* Proven ability to contribute to the development of strategy
* Understanding of the UK’s political system, Government departments, arms-length bodies and the policy environment
* Strong analytical and research skills
* Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
What will I gain?
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let’s change lives together.
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