Position: Policy Manager (Health and Care)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with the flexibility to work remotely (occasional travel required)
Salary: £38,891 - £44,336 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band: Band F2
Department: Policy and Evidence team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a Policy Manager for Health and Care to join our Policy and Evidence team. Helping us secure improvements to vital services and support that people with MS, their families and carers, rely on to live well.

2022 will be a crucial year in health and care policy. You’ll be working across a large and varied portfolio encompassing both the major currents of UK health policy and more focussed work on MS-specific priorities.

We have strong relationships across the sector. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with coalition partners as a thought leader on major issues like social care reform, the Health and Care Bill and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Priorities closer to home include supporting the next phase of our Neurology Now campaign to improve neurology healthcare services. And a campaign to improve access to symptom management medicines like Sativex.

You’ll be contributing to the development of our policy positions, campaigns and influencing programmes.

You’ll have a central leadership role across the team in ensuring that our policy work is built around strong evidence, informed by and developed with people living with MS, their carers and health and care professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team operating at the heart of a friendly and supportive directorate with an excellent track record of influencing policy change.

About you

You’ll have experience of working in a policy or influencing role and knowledge of the policy making processes that surround health and/or care in the UK.

You’ll be a strategic, analytical thinker, able to understand complex subjects and construct persuasive arguments. And you’ll have excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

You’ll also have strong leadership skills. And the ability to unite disparate team members and stakeholders around a clear vision, driving forward a plan of action to achieve it.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 7 February

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We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form attached and submit it with your application. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment. 

We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

No agencies please.

The Organisation

Equal Education is a social enterprise with the aim of improving educational outcomes for the most vulnerable students in our society - those who are in our care system and those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We believe by working with the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, we can lift society as a whole.

As a team, we are passionate about our cause. We are problem solvers who have turned our attention to being ambitious about solving a complex and demanding social problem, using technical innovation to underpin social innovation. We work with hundreds of qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring for children who are looked after and those with SEND.

Our success relies upon a strong operating foundation and people who are motivated by a strong desire to make an impact in the lives of those whose current needs are not being met by the education system.Our core team is small, formed of the two co-founders and 14 operations staff. With a lot of growth expected in the space of the coming months, we plan to expand our team this year.

With a proven operating and impact model, we are growing our community of talented staff to further scale our impact in the UK and overseas. We are seeking a diligent and self starting People Partner who can work with our Co-CEOs to create, develop and execute a new people plan and vision for our organisation.

You can read more about our work and impact in our blog section of our website.

About the role

As we evolve into a small - medium size social enterprise, we are looking for an experienced HR professional who can play a leading role in building a strong team and culture to achieve continued sustainable growth.  You will apply your skills and experience to help us lay some HR foundations, put our People Plan into action, implement Learning & Development opportunities for all staff and assist management in recruiting, developing and retaining staff in a culture in which all staff can thrive. This is a great opportunity for a generalist HR professional who is ready to roll their sleeves up and lead on all aspects of HR for Equal Education.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• Lead on the recruitment of new staff, managing the advertisement, assessment and selection process from start to finish with hiring managers.
• Develop a hiring equality and diversity policy, with ongoing monitoring.

Performance management and reward

• Develop and embed a performance review framework and compensation & benefits review process, with clear timelines and frameworks, and support managers to run them effectively.
• Review and suggest improvements for the total reward offer for Equal Education.
• Assist the Management team with the development of a key performance indicator framework for each team.

Employee relations

• Support team leaders with the management of employee relations, including absence management, parental leave, performance management, capability management etc., partnering with external legal counsel, as required.
• Ensure staff policies, including our employee handbook, are up-to-date, fit for purpose and in line with current employment law, and ensure all employees are up to date with any change in policy.

Talent, learning and development

• Develop a learning & development framework, including clear processes for the onboarding and continued development of Equal Education staff.
• Drive talent management and succession planning for the team.
• Build managerial capability with regards to effective people management.

Culture

• Help embed a culture of engagement, mental health and wellbeing by taking a lead on providing wellbeing support and initiatives.
• Lead the execution of employee engagement surveys, including analysis of results and making recommendations for further improvements to the Senior Management Team.
• Support the development of an internal culture in which each employee feels valued and aligned with our mission and purpose.

People administration

• Coordinate with the Finance Director regarding the administration of staff remuneration, overtime, parental leave, etc.
• Partner with external HR systems provider, as required, to ensure all staff personal details and records are accurate and up to date, in line with data privacy standards.
• Manage reference requests.
• Responsibility for employee contract administration.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience in a standalone or small team environment, with the ability to lead the HR function as part of Equal Education’s mission, both from an operational and strategic perspective.
• Expected to hold a bachelors’ degree and have at least 5 years Human Resources experience. Ideally will be CIPD qualified/part qualified, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in HR advisory/partnering roles for SMEs, ideally supporting start-up or growth businesses.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law (with knowledge of South African employment law being a bonus).
• Demonstrable experience in developing highly effective teams, ideally in a growth environment.
• Solid understanding and demonstrable experience of management development and coaching, reward, talent management, performance management, recruitment and selection, on-boarding and off-boarding i.e. all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Superb communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with key stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can take the lead to deliver on key objectives and initiatives as set out in the People Plan.
• A professional and innovative approach to HR, partnering with leadership to drive employee engagement, underpinned by great development and a culture of recognition.
• Right to work in the UK 

Route to Application

We ask prospective candidates to;

• Submit a CV relevant to the above job description along with a covering letter that concisely summarises in no more than 3 points their relevance to the role.
• The covering letter should highlight clearly how many days a week the candidate is applying for (e.g. 3 days a week pro-rata or full time).
• Should consider this is not a totally remote role and any candidates unable to work some days in our London office will preclude themselves from the role.
• Please note applications which do not display relevant experience or are submitted without a covering letter will be automatically discarded.

The Royal Society’s mission is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. Science is vital to many areas of government policy making and the Society seeks to ensure the government and the public have access to impartial and independent expert advice to inform debate and guide good decision making. The Royal Society provides independent, timely and authoritative scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. We champion the contribution that science and innovation can make to economic prosperity, quality of life and environmental sustainability; and we are a hub for debate about science, society and public policy. We are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to appreciate the value of and engage with science through top quality education.

The Education and Skills Policy Team aims to achieve this through a programme of activity intended to address the following three priorities:

1. To ensure that UK education maintains and grows the nation's status as a world-leading scientific nation.
2. To ensure that the UK has a more equitable education system that advances academic achievement and technical expertise alongside developing the individual resilience and adaptability, to provide an educational foundation for all future citizens.
3. To develop an education system that embeds within the experience of learners, the skills and knowledge that enable them to engage confidently and critically with science and how it affects people's lives.

The Society’s policy work is led by the science policy team, working closely with the Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Engagement, International Affairs and Diversity & Industry Programme teams. Activities are undertaken by a team of Senior Policy Advisers and Policy Advisers who work across a range of themes and policy issues, according to priorities and their own expertise.

The Society’s partners include other academies, learned societies, funding agencies, government, industry, charitable bodies, business and the public sector.

With knowledge and a real enthusiasm for policy in the domains of education, skills or science, you will be responsible for leading and delivering programmes of work around education reform related to STEM. Working with a small and talented team of direct reports, you will be expected to develop research projects, produce external briefings, conceive and deliver round table events, workshops and other meetings as well as provide advice for senior management, Fellows and Council. You will enjoy exceptional visibility and variety. A creative thinker and effective problem solver, you will be adept at networking, motivating colleagues, building interdisciplinary relationships and working with committees. It is essential that you are a fluent and persuasive writer and a good communicator, and ideally have experience analysing or commissioning analysis of data on any of education/skills/scientific systems.

Reports to: Head of Policy, Education & Skills

Location: Carlton House Terrace

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay Band: E

Salary:  £42,228- £52,785

Contract type: 12 month FTC (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 27 January 23:59pm

The role

In this role you will be responsible for the development of policy in line with our strategic aims, driving and influencing change to improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis. You will lead the development and delivery of effective policy and public affairs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring a strong voice for people affected by the conditions.

Reporting to the Head of Policy & Campaigns you will develop and lead tactical plans for the policy team which meet our strategic objectives. 

About you

You will be experienced in developing and delivering policy in a UK health context.   This role will interact with government, decision makers and eaders in the NHS and elsewhere and you will need to be a credible presence speaking to our agenda. 

If this sounds like you then go ahead and apply.... we look forward to hearing from you.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic policy and public affairs individual to join us and make a difference to the lives of people in Wales who are affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. 

Reporting to the Policy Manager you will develop and lead our policy and public affairs activities in Wales to make a positive difference for people with Crohn’s and Colitis.  You will work with stakeholders in Welsh Government, the NHS and more widely with decision makers across the UK.

You may be working from home in Wales, or you may be based anywhere in the UK, but will be part of our friendly and experienced Policy team working to influence improvements in health, employment and all aspects of life for people with Crohn’s and Colitis in Wales.

About You

You will be experienced in developing and delivering policy in a health context.  This role will interact with government, decision makers and leaders in the NHS and you will need to be a credible presence speaking to our agenda.

If you think this sounds interesting then it would be great to hear from you.

The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association for dentists in the UK and we are currently seeking a Policy Adviser.

This is a full-time permanent post, and we anticipate a hybrid approach to working location, with home working alongside attendance at our central London office.

The post combines maintaining an interest in and understanding of primary and secondary care dental services, oral health issues, dental workforces, and planning, with professional and high-quality committee secretariat skills, the ability to communicate effectively and a desire to provide a high-quality service to members of the BDA and its Committees.

The post holder will provide a professional and high-quality secretariat service to the Central Committee for Hospital Dental Services and the Central Committee for University Dental Educators and Researchers, the Dental Public Health Committee, the England Community Dental Services Committee; providing a professional and high-quality secretariat service to the UK-wide AR network; representing the BDA at meetings with NHS Employers, UK-wide Government Departments and other NHS/HS and Public Health employing organisations; being responsible for the overall planning, co-ordination and management of the CCHDS study day and associated events either virtually or in-person; researching and writing policy papers and BDJ in Practice articles; supporting and maintaining good working relationships the committee chairs; advising committees on sensitive and complex policy issues; responsible for the overall planning, co-ordination and management of the Annual Conference of Accredited Representatives and Line Managing ad-hoc temporary members of staff.

The successful candidate should have interest and experience of developing policy in the healthcare or other setting; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience of providing secretariat support to committees; understanding of the issues facing a trade union and professional association; the ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to work on own initiative; negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills; the ability to communicate with professionals at all levels; ability to pay attention to detail; work quickly and accurately under pressure; good IT skills including knowledge of MS Office and Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• 25 days annual leave, 4 BDA Days over Christmas and New Year and 8 Bank holiday

We are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA but also welcome applications from any candidate.

All applications must be made on a standard BDA application form (CVs can be attached to this). A detailed job description and an application form can be downloaded from the 'Work for Us' section on the BDA website. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 4 February 2022

The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and an Investor in People

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the Policy, Evidence and Influencing team who lead on key policy areas and influence change for people with breast cancer across the UK.

You will provide vital support to our policy activities, ensuring our work delivers maximum impact for people affected by breast cancer. This will include supporting our crucial policy work on the breast cancer workforce, secondary breast cancer and access to drugs. you will also develop evidence-based positions and recommendations and build strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to use your analytical skills to support policy development and will work closely with colleagues on the development and delivery of influencing strategies in line with our policy positions. You will also produce engaging policy content for briefings, consultation responses, blogs and social media and analyse information on new and on-going policy issues relevant to the organisation.

About you

You will have experience of influencing, research, and policy development. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage projects and think strategically, and to build strong relationships with external stakeholders to influence change. You will also have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape and be able to work on your initiative and have strong time management and organisation skills.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. However, following recent Government guidance, staff members are currently working from home if they can do so. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance, using the details provided upon clicking on the apply button.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Monday 24 January 2022 at 09:00am

Interview date Week commencing Monday 24 January 2022 (virtual)

The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association for dentists in the UK and we are currently seeking a Senior Policy Adviser.

This is a full-time permanent post, and we anticipate a hybrid approach to working location, with home working alongside attendance at our central London office.

The post holder will work alongside Head of Policy and Research and Policy Advisers to provide professional policy advice and support to the General Dental Practice Committee, its sub-committees and working groups, as well as Young Dentists Committee and Students Committee.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying areas for analysis, policy development and research; providing high level policy input and advice General Dental Practice Committee; seeking to advance the policy agenda and objectives of the General Dental Practice Committee, Young Dentists Committee and Students Committee; Liaising with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England on issues that arise in relation to NHS General Dental Practice and represent the views of the dental profession; Maintaining strong relationships with communications, campaigns, marketing and public affairs; Preparing high-quality responses to consultations; drafting policy options papers on issues pertinent to committee business in conjunction with the Policy and Research team; acting as Secretary to the GDPC Associates Sub-committee, GDPC Remuneration Sub-Committee and the Review Body Evidence Committee and the BDA Students Committee and Undertake line management responsibilities for a Policy Officer.

The successful candidate should have experience of developing policy in the healthcare or other setting; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience of providing secretariat support to committees; Understanding of the issues facing a trade union and professional association; Experience of working to deliver policy change; ability to produce high-quality responses to consultations that encapsulate the views of stakeholders within the organisation; the ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to work on own initiative; negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills; the ability to communicate with professionals at all levels; good presentation skills enabling public speaking to large and small groups; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; good IT skills including knowledge of MS Office and experience of using databases; and the ability to provide analysis including statistical analyses and to communicate complex issues.

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• 25 days annual leave, 4 BDA Days over Christmas and New Year and 8 Bank holiday

We are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA but also welcome applications from any candidate.

All applications must be made on a standard BDA application form (CVs can be attached to this). A detailed job description and an application form can be downloaded from the 'Work for Us' section on the BDA website.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 4 February 2022

The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and an Investor in People

We are looking for a Policy Officer to support Battersea’s key role in innovatively influencing the political landscape for the benefit of our animals

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Public Affairs Team

The Public Affairs team manages Battersea’s policy stances, research, campaigns and external political influence. The team does this through engagement with politicians, Government officials, partner organisations and the public. As well as Battersea’s significant campaigning output, it is responsible for the further development of Battersea as an authoritative commentator on policy developments at national, local and devolved levels.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.

As this role is office-based, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you’ll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home.

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Thursday 3 February 2022

Interview date(s): Thursday 10 (PM) & Friday 11 (AM) February 2022

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

PR and Policy Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a PR and Policy Officer to help secure high quality media coverage as well as supporting the policy development and political influencing work.

Position: PR & Policy Officer

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield with flexible home working available

Hours: Full-time, 37 per week

Salary: Circa £23,000 - 25,000

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

The Policy and Communications work is critical to ensuring that the organisation is at the forefront of the debate on early years’ education and childcare.

Working with the PR Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting the Director of Policy and Communications with stakeholder engagement and policy research.

Responsibilities include:

• Support PR Manager to deliver the media relations strategy
• Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of key messaging
• Support work with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Childcare and Early Education to increase awareness of early years’ policy priorities among politicians from all parties
• Develop work programmes and undertake research to explore policy issues
• Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
• Manage the day-to-day operation of media and policy contacts
• Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
• Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
• Publish press releases and comments on the website
• Write and produce material for the member magazine Nursery News

About You

As PR and Policy Officer, you will have a degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience along with outstanding communications skills. Enthusiastic and creative, you will have excellent editorial and proof reading skills with consistent accuracy

You will have experience of writing for diverse audiences (e.g. essays, newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases) and data analysis skills – drawing results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as PR Officer, Policy Officer, PR and Policy, PR and Policy Executive, Public Affairs Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Affairs and Policy Officer,  Public Relations Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Relations and Policy Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Executive, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Policy Officer, Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Print Media, Broadcast Media, Media and Policy Officer, EYF.

We are looking for a deep-thinking, analytical policy or research professional who is passionate about human rights in maternity care and able to cover both the breadth of the issues we need to influence and to become the team expert in a number of areas. You will form a key part of the Programmes team alongside our advice team and our Training Officer, and will be the sole member of staff focusing exclusively on policy. The role will also involve research, campaigning, advocacy and external relations, also working with Engagement team colleagues.

You will be working on issues such as developing new tools to support consent in maternity care, investigating women and birthing people’s experience of choices and interventions from induction to vaginal examinations, exploring how widespread obstetric violence is in the UK, and responding to consultations on changes to clinical negligence and replacing the Human Rights Act.

You will need to be a strong team player who can build relationships and establish credibility both internally and externally, and a self-starter able to progress work independently. We want you to challenge our thinking, develop a good grasp of the issues, put forward your own ideas and drive them forward collaboratively.

Birthrights is a small but mighty charity, so you need to be both strategic and hands-on. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to women and birthing people’s experience of pregnancy and childbirth.

Greater Manchester Poverty Action is seeking a Policy Officer to strengthen our ability to inform policy responses to poverty across the city region. We are looking for someone with experience in either policy or research roles to help strengthen the case for preventing and reducing poverty that we regularly make to stakeholders across the city region.

The successful candidate will have a minimum 1 year’s experience of working in a policy or research role, or in a strongly related field and the ability to develop and deliver high quality policy and research projects in support of advocacy objectives, using a range of tactics.

Application is via CV and covering letter by 5pm Thurday 10th February. Details of where to send your application are on our website. Please note: Your covering letter must address how you meet the items set out in the person specification section of the job description. Applications that fail to do this will not be considered.

GMPA is a not-for-profit organisation that works to prevent and reduce poverty across Greater Manchester.

Our vision is of a Greater Manchester free from poverty where all residents can realise their potential and access the benefits of living in a diverse and vibrant city region.

Over the next three years we will be working towards our vision by focussing on our three strategic priorities: 1) Boosting household income and financial resilience, 2) Ensuring stakeholders in GM embed a strong strategic approach to tackling poverty and 3) Embedding the voices of people with lived experience in the decision-making structures and systems of GM.

The Policy Officer will play an important role in helping us realise our ambitions, putting Greater Manchester at the forefront of efforts to tackle poverty. 

This is a new role to join our successful policy team enabling us to deliver our vital services and improve lives for those with kidney disease. We are looking for a Policy Officer based in Scotland to support our work for people with kidney disease in Scotland. 

We are looking for a Policy Manager to work closely with our Head of Policy and other colleagues to influence policy to support young people from marginalised backgrounds access good quality employment.

You will have an excellent knowledge of policy areas such as children and young people and employment and be experienced at developing evidence-based policy recommendations. 

You will help to drive forward our policy work, ensuring that we are able to quickly respond to influencing opportunities as well as take forward proactive policy projects.