Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Remote working (anywhere in the UK) About the job Job summary Why this could be a great role for you. Policy and strategy lead on the development of the CQC strategy and in the development of high-quality policy that enables CQC to delivery its strategic ambitions and regulate in a way that encourages improvement in the quality of care, meets our equality and human rights obligations, and shapes CQCs future role in the health and social care system. This role is in the Mental Health and Acute Policy team and we are looking for someone with experience and knowledge of the mental health legislative and policy agenda. We work closely and collaboratively with all parts of CQC, incorporating practical implications for delivery in our thinking. Success for us means that CQC is better able to do its work to assess quality, respond to risk and encourage improvement. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Mental Health and Acute Policy, Policy Managers play a critical role in the leadership of Policy and Strategy, leading areas of work and specific projects as well as line and/or matrix management of others in the team. There are also opportunities to also take leadership roles across the policy and strategy unit, for example in relation to wellbeing, inclusion and learning and development. Job description What you will bring A structured approach to solving complex problems and application of regulatory levers. You will be outcome-focused and evidence-based. Expertise in health and care policy, government priorities and relevant legislation, particularly mental health. Strategic stakeholder relationship management and influencing. Ability to work flexibly and creatively across organisational, team and unit boundaries. Excellent communication skills including formal papers, written briefings, presentations. Ability to drive and support continuous improvement in our regulation. Commitment to working in a way which advances our strategic priorities including centring our regulation on the experiences of people, safety through learning, encouraging improvement, reducing inequalities and protecting human rights Ability to use Horizon scanning to guide our future work. Person specification JD is viewable in the advert on the CQC careers page Benefits What we can offer you Your health and wellbeing are important to us and are supported through our benefits scheme - 27 days annual leave, rising with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays - NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution - Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day - Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics and fleet cars - Discounted gym vouchers - Cycle to work scheme - Internal reward scheme where you could earn yourself a voucher or two - Equipment for homeworking We want to make working for CQC a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network. We want to support you to succeed and be your very best with opportunities for training and development; along with the support of experienced managers and mentors. Things you need to know Selection process details TBC Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. 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