Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, launching in Spring 2021, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Policy Coordinator to help us realise our ambition to increase our policy influence and impact.

The Policy Coordinator will play a key role in helping the organisation to identify priorities and influencing opportunities, as well as ensure that our approach to policy engagement is youth-led and evidence-driven.

This is a new role within the newly established Impact and Evaluation team, also comprising an Impact and Evaluation Manager and two Impact and Evaluation Coordinators.

Job description_

Policy analysis and development:

• Work with the Programme Management Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation (including the Youth Board, Award recipients, alumni and mentees) to identify and agree policy priorities for 2021-2026

• Develop systems and processes to support policy development, ensuring that the organisation’s policy messages are informed by evidence and learning from our programmes and the wider youth sector, as well as the voices of the young people we work with

• Research and write a set of core policy positions for the Diana Award in line with agreed policy priorities

• Coordinate the development of policy submissions, consultation responses and other policy outputs for external audiences as appropriate

• Ensure staff and key stakeholders within the Diana Award are kept informed about external policy developments affecting young people, both in the UK and internationally.

• Work with the communications team to ensure The Diana Award's policy messages and outputs are communicated across the organisation's core channels.

Relationship building and partnership development:

• Identify and develop relationships with key policy networks and forums within the sector, both in the UK and internationally, seeking opportunities for collaboration and coordination where appropriate

• Coordinate the Diana Award’s representation and engagement with relevant sector networks and forums, providing direct representation where appropriate

• Monitor and identify opportunities for external policy engagement and influencing, working with the Programmes Management Team to develop and take forward plans.

• Support the The Diana Award's relationships with parliamentarians, elected representatives and other high profile influencers.

• Prepare briefing materials as appropriate for staff and other key stakeholders to represent The Diana Award's policy agenda externally.

Other

• Identify learning and development opportunities for staff and stakeholders (including ambassadors, youth board, award recipients, alumni and mentees) in the area of policy and influencing

• Ensure appropriate M&E framework in place to support policy work, contribute to ongoing monitoring and reporting

• Contribute to the the development of projects and funding proposals in support of the organisation's policy work

• Contribute to other organisational initiatives as appropriate.

Person Specification_

• Experience of working within a team contributing to policy change, influencing work and campaigning

• Clear understanding of current developments and policies affecting young people

• Writing skills: ability to write for different audiences and translate complex ideas into compelling content

• Analytical skills: ability to interrogate ideas and work with both qualitative and quantitative data

• Communications: ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, experts and non-experts alike

• Research: ability to use participatory research tools and techniques relevant to young people

• Relationship management: experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders

• Personal management: ability to work under own initiative, managing time and resources effectively towards agreed objectives and priorities

• Safeguarding: knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues as they apply to children and young people, particularly within the context of policy, advocacy and research

• Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of The Diana Award.

• Commitment to self-development

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Driven to achieve great results

External Affairs Manager (Stakeholder Relations)

• Permanent contract
• Full time
• £44,967 per annum plus excellent benefits

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

The External Affairs Manager (Stakeholder Relations) will build strong and productive relationships with the wider communications directorate, colleagues across the Health Foundation, the chief executive and directors’ team and external stakeholders including arm’s-length bodies, parliamentarians’ staff and civil servants. You will lead and support the delivery of parliamentary and stakeholder engagement strategies, manage an effective, coordinated corporate approach to identifying policy influencing stakeholders and engaging with them, providing accurate and timely intelligence about and analysis of political, policy and stakeholder developments across the UK.

Leading on the development, delivery and evaluation of integrated communications plans the successful candidate will draw on expertise from across the communications team and blending communications disciplines as appropriate, contributing to the development of the Foundation’s overarching influencing and communications strategies, supporting strategy development in close collaboration with colleagues, as required.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable and significant experience of leading design and delivery of impactful and timely reactive and proactive stakeholder engagement activity and experience of developing, implementing and advising on integrated communications plans and strategies. You will also have a significant track record of working effectively with the media to achieve policy-influencing objectives. In addition, you will have the communications, engagement, writing and editing skills required to be a success in the role as well as the organisational and project management discipline necessary for effective delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications professional with a passion for improving health outcomes who is committed to our core behaviours - Committed to Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Impact, Working Together and Discovering and Learning.  Please click on the link below to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description.

Application deadline: 23:59. Sunday 29 November 2020

Interview date: TBC

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. 

This role is situated in a department that brings together policy, campaigns and public affairs professionals. Our policy team analyses the problems that affect people as they grow older and develops tangible solutions to ensure that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalised. We work across 3 core areas: health and social care, poverty and loneliness. This role will provide vital support to our policy and research activities, ensuring our work delivers the maximum possible impact for older people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a policy and/or research role or a related field.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to flex writing styles across a range of platforms including reports, briefings, social media posts and blogs.
• Sound knowledge of policy issues as they affect older people.
• Experience of conducting qualitative or quantitative research work.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across teams with different functions.
• An understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigns activity interacts to create positive change.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and a discount voucher scheme.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit the vacancy section of our website to view the full job description and to upload your CV.

TPP is currently representing a leading global cancer charity whose purpose is prevention through strategies including diet, exercise and physical activity.

They are seeking to hire a Policy & Public Affairs Manager who will join a dedicated team of 6 policy & public affairs professionals based out of their Central London office.

As part of their team, you will be responsible for managing a team of policy and public affairs officers along with developing and having responsibility for promoting our client's policy positions and engaging with key stakeholders and supporting their EU funded project.

You will be promoting policy positions on nutrition and physical activity policy based on research and evidence at a global, regional and national level. You will also play in leading and managing our client's policy position development activities of the policy and public affairs department in addition to deputizing for the Head of Policy & Public Affairs when required.

Your experience will include :

• Experience of identifying and promoting influencing opportunities at international, regional and national level.
• Experience in reviewing, assessing and evaluating the impacts of public health actions, writing for an external audience.
• A Masters degree in public health, health policy would be preferred but not essential.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, joining an International Cancer Research Charity based in London.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, reporting to the Head of Department and working with the Public Affairs team, your role will be to encourage the adoption of effective policies to prevent cancer through healthier living.

As the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for developing and promoting policy positions on dietary and physical activity policy based on research and evidence, engaging with key stakeholders, supporting EU-funded projects and providing information on expanding into possible new policy areas.

• Provide strategic and technical advice on nutrition and physical activity policy
• Deliver high-quality policy analysis and proposals for change
• Identify and promote influencing opportunities at global, regional and national levels
• Deliver high quality, internal and external briefings, consultation responses and reports
• Support the development of evidence reports/outputs to support policy implementation
• and influence government policy and practice.

Our client is looking for you to have a solid background in Policy and Public Affairs with extensive knowledge and understanding of public health policy (cancer, non-communicable diseases, food, obesity, physical activity and/or alcohol) or human nutrition.

Are you passionate about health policy and creating real change for people with pancreatic cancer? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are affected by pancreatic cancer at the centre of your work? Are you keen to develop health projects to help improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for someone with experience in health policy and projects to develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and programme of health projects under the charity’s vision. You will maintain and further develop health information resources, build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, policy makers, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy.  You will build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information and project work.

You will need a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience and have a demonstrable experience delivering healthcare information and education projects, with a good knowledge of NHS processes and structures in Primary Care.

You will have a keen interest in campaigning and a basic understanding and awareness of parliamentary processes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

You will need a proven track record of developing and evaluating policy ideas which have had an external impact and to be an excellent communicator, able to build effective working relationships.

If this is you, then please apply, sending your C.V. plus a covering letter telling us why you will be the ideal candidate for the role.

Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland)
£38,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Scotland, with regular travel to Edinburgh and London
35 hours per week

The Policy and Public Affairs Lead is an important and influential role in which you will lead on developing policy position statements specific to Scotland on behalf of the College, to help shape and enhance the child health policy agenda in Scotland and the wider UK.

Keeping up to date with developments in policy and health services in Scotland, you will demonstrate your expertise by working with College Officers and members in their engagement with high level stakeholders in government and policy circles in Scotland, including government officials; Ministers; third sector and statutory services.
Reporting to the Head of Devolved Nations and line managing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer, the role also works closely with colleagues in the Policy and External Affairs Division.  You will oversee the drafting of content for press releases and the production of blogs, social media, bulk email, web and other digital communications specific to our audiences in Scotland, to further the College’s policy objectives.
Your excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with your ability to understand and discuss complex issues in relation to health policy and guidance publications will ensure members and staff understand key policy changes and their implications.

With an extensive relevant background in policy and public affairs, perhaps gained within a health sector, government or third sector organisation, you will have demonstrable experience of working with the Scottish Government and Civil Service and knowledge of policy development.

Suitably qualified with relevant professional experience, you should have a successful track record in project management and a good working knowledge of public health, health inequalities or health services issues.
The Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the RCPCH and core child health priorities. 

The RCPCH sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The College has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. In addition to our function in Scotland, we also have  functions in Northern Ireland, and Wales.
In the current context of COVID-19, the majority of staff are presently working from home. 

Closing date: Tuesday 1st December 2020 at midnight
Interviews: W/C 7th December 2020

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Hours/Contract: Full time, Permanent, 35 hours per week (we will consider job share arrangements and flexible hours)

Based: 89 Albert Embankment, London (remote working currently). We are open to candidates who are based in other locations but willing to be based in London 2-3 days per week

Closing date: 29^th November 2020

Interview date: TBC

We are looking for someone who wishes to develop or pursue a career in policy and public affairs to join our award-winning Policy & Public Affairs team.

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer, England is a key role in the team - supporting the development of evidence-based recommendations to improve end of life care across England.

Working with Head of Policy and Public Affairs, England, and in partnership with the Policy and Public Affairs teams in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, this role will also work to engage with the UK Government in Westminster, as well as CCGs, Local Authorities and other local decisionmakers across England.

We are looking for someone with passion for working in policy and public affairs to address key social justice issues. You will be able to evidence an aptitude for accurate and evidence-based writing as well as the ability to build skills in presenting messages to decision makers through a range of means.

A background in health and social care is not essential, but the ability to demonstrate an existing or aptitude to gain an understanding of relevant public policy development and public affairs activity is required.

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with – and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.

This is an exciting short-term role for a period of 10 months covering maternity leave. We are looking for a Policy Officer who will keep our team and members abreast of policy issues affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sector across the UK, including legislation and regulation in health, social care, housing and benefits.  We need somebody who can ensure that Shared Lives Plus responds in a timely manner, provides accessible information to our members and to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas.

The job has 3 principle purposes

The job has three principle purposes;

1. to keep the Shared Lives Plus team and members abreast of policy issues
2. to be the voice of Shared Lives Plus (and therefore members) in policy issues at the national level across the nations
3. to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas

You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills, as well as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.

Closing date: 1pm, Thursday 26th November 2020

Pre-interviews to be held via zoom on 30 November 2020.

Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 8/9 December 2020.

Policy and Influencing Manager

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000

Position:  Permanent

​Location: London

Deadline for applications: Friday, 4 December

The position:

Our international health charity client is recruiting a Policy & Influencing Manager.  This role will lead and manage policy analysis for the department on the issue of food and nutrition.  You will also develop evidence based consultation responses and develop and establish partnerships with policymakers and global civil society organisations to extend our client’s influence and impact internationally.

Requirements:

• You will have experience in and knowledge of public health, health policy, food or human nutrition.
• You will have experience working in a Policy role, ideally within a health based charity or organisation.
• Experience of writing reports, policy briefs, articles or academic papers.
• Strong experience identifying influencing opportunities at international and regional level.
• Experience within a public affairs influencing team.

Help to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society.

From basic research through clinical application to healthcare delivery, the Academy of Medical Sciences champions innovation and transforms patient outcomes. We’re here to promote excellence, nurture a new generation of medical researchers and bring academia, industry and the NHS together whilst shaping policy on the world stage. Our prestige and influence allow us to have a transformative impact on policy and research.

The postholder will play a key role in the Academy’s close-knit policy team, spending most of their time supporting the Academy’s influential FORUM events programme, working with a range of stakeholders to drive discussion and progress on key science policy topics. They may also work on other policy projects that support the delivery of our strategic challenge ‘To harness our expertise and convening power to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society’.

These activities will require close working with FORUM members – spanning academia, industry, the NHS and the broader healthcare sector – Academy Fellows, other experts and stakeholders, as well as staff across the Academy.

A team player with experience of organising events and ideally with knowledge of the UK policy environment, you will have a strong appetite to catalyse connections across research disciplines, sectors and communities. First-rate communication skills and attention to detail are essential as the role will also involve preparing and disseminating briefings and event reports. The postholder will be expected to foster excellent relationships with FORUM members, Fellows, external partners and key stakeholders.

Excellent benefits include: generous leave allowance, Academy pension scheme, and travel assistance amongst others. The Academy is based in offices near Oxford Circus but staff are currently working primarily remotely.

To download the full job specification and apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

CVs in isolation will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2020.

Interviews will take place on 9 and 10 December 2020.

Safeguarding Policy Manager

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure we comply with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give excellent advice on individual cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team as the Policy Manager and lead on our policy and practice development work. As a multi-professional team we welcome applications from anyone with a relevant professional qualification, experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection. The central office is based in London but the team are all home-based and work across a number of regions.

Closing date: 4 December 2020

Interview Date: 16-Dec-2020

Senior External Affairs Manager, joining a rapidly growing International Health Charity, based in London. 

Senior External Affairs Manager, responsible for leading the charities UK external affairs and communications activities to position the charity as an influential player in the cancer and healthcare sector.

As the Senior External Affairs Manager, working with the Head of Department, managing a team of PR and Public Affairs Officers, you will be responsible for the UK's media/PR, communications and public affairs strategy, planning and delivery that will enable the charity to reach and engage public audiences and the healthcare professional sector. Also responsible for developing engaging and persuasive messaging, communications and media campaigns that promote and engage audiences to increase awareness and motivating people to provide needed support.

You will also work with Managers across other departments, oversee the delivery of communications and campaigns and promotional activity to support the annual plan and global/international activity requested by the Global Communications Team.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior External Affairs Manager who has line management experience, and ideally has worked within/or knowledge of the health care sector, and within an international organisation. within

• You will have extensive experience in broad external affairs or PR/Communications role (including agency management and internal communications), ideally within the charity
• In depth knowledge of public policy development process and UK and European
• Experience of working within a busy press office, proactively seeking opportunities, and pitching stories with proven experience of developing and implementing campaign

Are you a passionate campaigner who is interested in improving the operating environment for civil society in the UK and internationally?

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is looking for a Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager to join its Policy and Campaigns team, helping to support Britain’s charities and encourage millions of people to give around the world.

Contract:  Fixed Term Contract (up to 12mths, Maternity Cover)

Reference: CM375

Based in: London (Currently remotely due to COVID)

Department: Communications

Hours: 35 hours per week

Grade: D

Salary: Up to £35,000

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, working from our London office. As part of the Policy and Campaigns team, you will help to implement hard-hitting, insightful campaigns, policy and public affairs work, which effectively influences decision makers and opinion formers. Working across a wide range of activities, including CAF’s flagship #givingtuesday campaign, you will help set the agenda on issues affecting charities and charitable giving in the UK and internationally.

A proven campaigner or public affairs specialist, you will have the experience to help us promote greater giving to the public, business, government and to parliament.  You may have worked for a minister or an MP at some stage in your career, or in a fast-paced campaigning, influencing or policy environment.

This role will lead our #givingtuesday campaign, and also work across a variety of different interesting policy areas, from building international civil society, to the effects of emerging technologies on charities and charitable giving.

About us

We’re a charity, a bank and champion for better giving, and for over 90 years we’ve been helping donors, companies and charities make a bigger impact. We exist to make giving go further, so together we can transform more lives and communities around the world. We are CAF and we make giving count.

CAF is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please advise us if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 27 November 2020.