Head of Policy & Campaigns

This is a great opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s (MDUK) work to influence national policy development and implementation to improve health services for people living with a muscle-wasting condition, their carers and families, including influencing for new treatments approvals and managing MDUK’s responses to treatment approval consultations.

You will set the strategy for policy prioritisation within the context of our organisation’s ambitions and will oversee a programme of policy work including ensuring the delivery of high-quality consultation responses, policy positions and reports.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Thorough understanding of and proven experience of campaigning and influencing government, decision makers and public policy in the health and social care sector at every level

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the health landscape and commissioning structures in the NHS (particularly specialised and community based care), with working knowledge of health structures in the 3 devolved nations.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, SE1) . If you are the right candidate, we will be flexible to suit your needs.

In order to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.  

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.