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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Advisor to join our dynamic and well-respected Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Team.
We want to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, embedding the concept of brain health with key decision makers, supporting new ways to diagnose the diseases that cause dementia, through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments.
We work closely with key stakeholders, including government and other decision makers, to shape policy on dementia prevention, research and access to future treatments.
At a historic time in the field, with the first drugs that tackle Alzheimer’s becoming available, this is a fantastic opportunity for the post-holder to develop specialist knowledge, working closely with the Policy Manager, and to contribute to significant projects that can change the future of dementia.
We are offering a permanent, full-time position with a focus on the dementia research environment and regulation, including health technology appraisals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain up to date and detailed knowledge of the policy landscape for a given policy area to position Alzheimer’s Research UK as a thought leader and enable us to effect positive change.
• Proactively identify and develop opportunities to engage with relevant stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate and manage assigned projects within the policy team.
• Gather and synthesise necessary evidence, including statistical information, health policies, and scientific outputs to develop insights, working with colleagues across the organisation as appropriate.
• Use insights to develop a range of outputs, such as scoping activities, briefing documents, literature reviews, reports, summaries and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help shape, deliver and influence the outputs of the projects, ensuring ongoing good communication with key stakeholders.
• Use public and patient involvement approaches to support insight development as appropriate.
• Analyse, interpret and present data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques as appropriate.
• Contribute to a range of submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate.
• Help develop and roll-out influencing and project ideas with key audiences that deliver against Alzheimer’s Research UK’s policy objectives.
• Support the work of Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders. This will include helping to draft parliamentary questions, promoting tweets, sharing insight across and beyond the team.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Policy Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
• Understanding of policy influencing approaches and processes.
• An analytical and evidence-based approach, with the ability to identify and solve a range of problems with minimal guidance.
• Ability to write professionally, with the skills to adapt communications for different audiences.
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages.
• Ability to manage a broad programme of work with multiple projects and to balance competing priorities.
• Excellent and adaptable personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and engage with people at all levels, in a range of face to face and online settings.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a changing workload.
• Diplomacy and influencing skills.
• Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a health or research policy setting.
• A passionate, proactive and curious approach.
• Professional and hard-working team player.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to work effectively towards deadlines.
• Able to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 26th July 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. demen
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About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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JUSTICE is seeking a motivated and values‑driven Policy Advisor to join our friendly, outcome‑focused team. This fixed‑term maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the intersection of technology, human rights and the law, with the potential for a further three‑month extension.
You’ll play a central role in shaping how data and AI are used across the UK justice system, contributing to high‑quality research, developing influential policy recommendations, and engaging confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a commitment to evidence‑based policy, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑moving environment.
Working within our AI, Human Rights and the Law workstream, you’ll help ensure technological change strengthens the rule of law, improves access to justice, and protects those most at risk of being underserved or disproportionately impacted by harmful technologies.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
JUSTICE is a law reform charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach.
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Senior Policy Advisor - Regions – Job Description
Resolve Poverty is recruiting to a new Senior Policy Advisor – Regions role that will oversee the delivery of Resolve Poverty’s policy and systems change activities in several English regions and in Wales. You will also support the Chief Executive and Head of Policy and Research with our strategic approach to regional work, ensuring Resolve Poverty is positioned to influence and shape regional approaches to poverty across England and in the devolved nations.
You will join a high performing team that is increasingly shaping responses to poverty at a local and regional level and informing national policy. Building on our work exploring the role of regional government in tackling poverty and in building active regional anti-poverty networks, you will be excited about contributing to strategic development and managing and delivering policy and systems changes activities.
With a background in policy and systems change work, you will also bring strong organisational and planning skills with an ability to contribute to a long-term vision for this and Resolve Poverty’s wider work.
Particulars:
- Location: Combination of homebased and working from Resolve Poverty’s offices in central Manchester. You will be expected to work from the office for at least two days per week. There is an expectation of travel across the country that comes with this role.
- Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be considered.
- Salary: Fulltime equivalent salary range is £41,500 to £47,500 (dependent on experience).
- Contract type: Permanent.
- Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days excluding bank holidays.
- Line management responsibilities: Management of Resolve Poverty’s regional systems change and coordination roles and incoming Wales Senior Policy Officer role. Reporting to: Head of Policy and Research.
Job description:
Regional policy development
- Supporting the development of Resolve Poverty’s policy and research work in respect of regional government.
- Ensuring Resolve Poverty’s regional policy work aligns with organisational agendas and development goals.
- Delivering policy and research outputs, including regional policy position papers with a view to shaping policy approaches in regions.
- Developing strong networks with policymakers and other stakeholders across various English regions.
Project and line management
- Day-to-day line management of Resolve Poverty’s regional policy roles.
- Developing and delivering policy and research and other regional projects as required.
- Supporting regionally focused members of the team to deliver systems change and achieve other KPIs.
- Overseeing KPI reporting relating to policy and research projects and KPIs relating to the work of direct line reports.
An effective team member
- Contributing as an effective team member, including through attendance at regular team meetings.
- Supporting organisation wide outputs and activities, including Resolve Poverty’s Annual Conference.
Person specification:
Education & Experience
- Background: Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or demonstrable equivalent experience in the social enterprise or non-profit sector.
- Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a policy, public affairs, or research role, with experience of line management.
- Line management: Experience of line managing policy and/or advocacy/systems change roles.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Influencing sub-nationally: Experiencing of working at a local, regional or devolved nation level through either policy, research or advocacy activities.
- Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of poverty and governance arrangements across the UK. This should include knowledge of the role and potential role of regional government in tackling poverty.
- Policy Landscape: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant local, regional and national policy areas. This should include knowledge of the UK social security system and areas of policy that Resolve Poverty currently focusses on.
Skills & Abilities
- Communication & Influencing: Superb written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in presenting to a wide range of audiences and in engaging with policymakers, and building consensus across competing interests.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to be ‘on the balcony’ where necessary, seeing the bigger pictures and identifying long-term opportunities, and develop proactive strategies that advance Resolve Poverty’s mission.
- Development: An appetite for engaging in Resolve Poverty’s development activities, working with the income generation team to identify and inform new partnerships and delivery opportunities.
- Project & Team Management: Excellent time management, with experience delivering and overseeing advocacy, policy and research activities. An ability to effectively manage a staff team working across a range of geographies.
- Partnership Working: An ability to work effectively with partners, including funders and commissioners, providing timely and effective communication and identifying future collaboration opportunities.
Personal Attributes
- Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for and commitment to Resolve Poverty’s mission and values.
- Commitment to Inclusion: An embedded understanding of equality, diversity, and the importance of ensuring the voices of underrepresented groups inform policy design
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
Resolve Poverty is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers locally and regionally focused anti-poverty activities across the UK.
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