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Bloomsbury, Greater London (On-site)
£50,534 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Are you a policy research professional looking for your next career opportunity? 

Great Ormond Street Charity is building its policy and advocacy function and are hiring for a Senior Policy & Research Manager. This newly created role will play a key role in supporting the development of this new function..

If you have experience indeveloping evidence-based policy positions and you’re looking for a role where you can help shape the future needs for seriously ill children and their families – get in touch with us.

Salary 

The salary for this position is £50,534 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of two days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key responsibilities  

Policy development 

  • Developing evidence-based policy positions, focused on advancing the needs to serious ill children and their families.

  • Developing impactful policy content including position papers, policy briefings and responses to government consultations.

Policy research, data and insight 

  • Lead research and analysis activities that underpin our policy work – ensuring we develop credible policy recommendations.

  • Compile and maintain key data insights to support policy development.

  • Track developments in external policy. 

Build relationships 

  • Represent GOSH Charity at meetings and events to support policy development.

  • Build relationships with other organisations and policy makers.

  • Build internal relationships.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 

  • Previous experience working in a policy position within either a charity, think tank or public sector organisation. 

  • Extensive experience managing the development of evidence-based policy positions.

  • Experience successfully influencing public policy.

  • Experience representing an organisation at external meetings and events.

  • Ability to translate data and complex issues into actionable recommendations.

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Previous experience in the health and/or research sector is beneficial for this role. A keen interest in shaping the future for seriously ill children and their families is a must. 

Application resources
Organisation
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.

Posted on: 26 February 2026
Closing date: 13 March 2026 at 19:30
Tags: Policy, Advocacy, Youth / Children