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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£56,000 - £58,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the frontline of policy advocacy and development in child health. As Head of Policy and Research you'll be responsible for overseeing the development of our policy positions and all related outputs, as well as the research that underpins our campaigns and advocacy, across England, Scotland and abroad. You will be an integral thought partner to the Director of Strategy & Delivery and wider leadership team on the development of pioneering research concepts that will drive the child health agenda forward. You will be our internal technical expert on food policy, ensuring all of our work is evidence-based and impactful, as well as being our external representative, liaising with leading policy and research experts across academia, civil society, and government agencies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research

  • Work with the Director of Strategy & Delivery and Research Manager to plan research projects and support their delivery, ensuring they support policy calls and reflect young peoples’ experiences.

  • Lead the translation of  Bite Back’s research into high quality outputs including reports, briefings and submissions.

  • Work with campaigns, communications and content teams to turn research findings into high impact creative communications for a range of audiences.

  • Serve as a primary spokesperson for our research including in media placements, speaking slots and government evidence sessions. 

Policy development

  • Lead on the development of Bite Back’s policy positions in key and emerging areas, ensuring young peoples’ views and experiences are fed in at every stage.

  • Lead the development of all policy outputs including submissions, consultation responses and briefings, ensuring they are evidence-based and reflect young peoples’ voices. 

  • Lead the technical policy liaison with stakeholders and experts in the field to gather evidence and critically assess the Bite Back’s positions. 

Evidence

  • Keep abreast of new evidence on key areas relating to nutrition, climate and health and consider the implications for Bite Back’s policy and relevant activity.

  • Collaborate internally to provide knowledge and advice on policy and evidence issues with colleagues and the youth board.

  • Review and sign off key outputs to ensure they reflect the latest evidence and data.

Stakeholder engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders to support Bite Back’s influencing agenda, including with senior government policymakers, academia, WHO and other charities in England, Scotland, and abroad.

  • Represent Bite Back on a range of alliances, coalitions and partnerships.

  • Deputise for the Director of Strategy & Delivery when needed.

Leadership

  • Line management of Research Manager and Impact & Evaluation manager, with a dotted line to the Policy & Engagement Executive and Senior Programmes & Policy Manager for Scotland.

  • Operate as a member of the extended leadership team, collaborating with other Heads and the Directors to ensure research and policy considerations are embedded seamlessly into campaigns, communications and programmes.

  • Lead the policy and research strategy development for Bite Back in new geographies, providing visionary technical leadership in how we expand to new countries across the UK and abroad.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these areas, and evidence of capacity to build skills in others. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!

Required: 

  • Significant experience  of managing food policy work, which has informed and influenced national and local food policy in England. 

  • In depth knowledge of the breadth of the food, nutrition and obesity public health landscape and the key challenges faced in the policy environment.

  • Deep technical expertise in food policy research, development, and communication - with a strong focus on commercial determinants of health.

  • Strong analytical skills, including a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including creative implementation research techniques. and experience with commissioning external research.

  • Ability to synthesise and utilise evidence to support policy development and influencing. 

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex issues.

  • Calmness under pressure, with ability to prioritise multiple projects to agreed objectives and deadlines. 

  • Line management experience.

  • A passion for our mission and a commitment to our values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real.

Desired: 

  • Strong policy and research networks in the UK across academic, civil society, and government agencies. A trusted technical voice.

  • Post graduate experience in public health or nutrition and/or evidence of continuing professional development of relevant knowledge and skills in the field. 

  • Experience in working with young people.

  • Experience with designing creative, outside the box research with fresh ways of influencing food policy change.

  • Understanding and some experiencing working on food policy across devolved nations (Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland), and within other global contexts.

Application Instructions

You must follow the instructions on How to Apply in the application pack. Applicants who do not answer the three questions as part of their supporting statement will not be considered

Organisation
Bite Back View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.

Posted on: 21 April 2026
Closing date: 13 May 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Policy, Advocacy, Food / Nutrition, Global Health, Public Health, Research, Youth / Children

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