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Check NowIndependent 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 Independent Age as we work to increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
The Policy Manager will use the evidence and insight gained through our services and campaign network to identify the problems that older people face and come up with innovate policy solutions to improve their lives. They will then work with colleagues across the organisation, particularly Public Affairs, Campaigns and Media, to influence policymakers and make their policy calls a reality.
We are looking for someone with significant experience of scoping and developing policy calls. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including of commissioning research from academics and third parties. They will have strong written and verbal communication skills and a determination to make like better for people in later life.
At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.
We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.
If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you.
We offer two incremental salary increases for everyone joining us, one at successful completion of probation and the second on the first anniversary of starting with us.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities. We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
Open to considering a job share and part time hours.
To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.
Interviews will be held on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 June
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Policy and Engagement Manager- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)/ opportunity for secondment
Central London • £35,000 per annum + Benefits
About Us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.
Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.
About You
The Policy and Engagement Manager will be providing maternity cover for 12 months. The role will be responsible for progressing external scientific and higher education policy activities for the Society as well as promoting science policy issues and engagement to members of the Society.
The postholder will contribute to and support the Head of Policy and Engagement in the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives, particularly in relation to advancing the understanding of microbiology and championing the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges
Our generous benefits package includes;
- Flexible working hours
- Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
- 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
- Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
- Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply:
Please send in your CV and Cover Letter
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 17th June 2022
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
“We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
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A new role reflecting our increased commitment to policy & advocacy work. Pivotal to Pathway’s success, the postholder will help us spread good practice & influence decision makers to prioritise the needs of inclusion health populations.
Key responsibilites are to:
- Lead high quality and high impact policy and good practice projects –working with our network of Fellows and the Faculty for Homelessness and Inclusion Health or delivered under the auspices of the DHSC-led Health and Wellbeing Alliance, along with our partners in Homeless Link and Groundswell.
- Provide well-evidenced, coherently argued and excellently written responses to Government consultations, policy briefings and reports.
- Represent Pathway and our position on inclusion health at external events.
- Maintain a forward look of policy opportunities and project manage our workflow to make the most of them, working closely with our partners in Crisis to make sure our work is aligned.
- Work closely with Pathway’s Communications Officer to communicate and amplify the impact of our policy work
The successful candidate will:
- have a strong track record in policy development – identifying and analysing problems, developing policy solutions to complex social and public service challenges and securing the support of decision makers.
- have excellent writing skills, with the ability to use drafting styles appropriate to different audiences.
- have strong political awareness and a good understanding of the national policy landscape.
- be able to understand and interpret data and research, and to identify gaps in available research.
- have strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrable track record in building relationships across organisational boundaries.
- be well organised, with an ability to prioritise within a busy workload and to meet tight deadlines
- have demonstrable ability or experience of using a range of information technology including MS Office 365
- have knowledge of and ability to apply project management techniques
- be self-starter with good initiative, a can-do attitude and able to work successfully as a team member
- have a commitment to Pathway's values.
Please apply with
• a CV
• a description (maximum 500 words) of how you’re suitable for the role
• details of two referees
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The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease. We provide information and advice to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will use their skills and expertise to influence decision-makers to help the charity make a positive change for families affected by Huntington’s disease.
We are moving to a new strategic period and this post will be pivotal in helping achieve our future vision.
We are looking for someone to:
- Lead on policy and influencing work across a range of areas including access to mental health services, access to new medicines, care pathways, employment discrimination and insurance and benefits.
- Develop and implement a policy and public affairs strategy which supports the organisation’s wider strategic goals.
- Research and draft policy positions in a range of priority areas ensuring these are based on research, patient experience, clear analysis and strong arguments – and keep these up to date.
- Represent the charity at external meetings and position Huntington’s disease in alignment with government policy priorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key policy stakeholders across the government, NHS, NICE, OHID, Association of British Insurers, DWP and Armed Forces, as well as any other relevant bodies and organisation’s across England and Wales.
- Horizon scan and proactively maintain awareness of policy and political developments or announcements and update colleagues
- Develop relationships with interested parliamentarians and work with them to shape the government’s health and social care agenda.
- Develop and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to our organisation.
We offer great benefits including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, a tax-free working from home allowance, a Medicash scheme, a flexible working approach, a supportive and positive working environment and fantastic learning and development opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.
The Huntington’s Disease Association follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a DBS check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.
Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.
To apply, please email us your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and why you want the position to [email protected] hda. org. uk. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 15 June 2022.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 23 June 2022.
To apply, please email us your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and why you want the position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
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Are you an immediately available Policy Manager with a good understanding of of construction, civil engineering and economic infrastructure issues, and looking for your next opportunity?
I am delighted to be working with an amazing international membership organisation, in search of a Policy Manager to cover a period of transition.
Main duties of the role:
Produce high-quality policy and research products, drawing on the organisation's membership and other experts, to support the wider team's policy insight and influencing strategy aimed at key decision-makers across the world.
Provide advice and analysis on political and economic issues affecting engineering and infrastructure development to enable the organisation to remain relevant to external debates.
Support the development and delivery of a rolling work programme of policy content to support the proactive aspects of the organisation's influencing strategy and wider narrative on the role of infrastructure in achieving sustainable outcomes for society.
Specifically, this includes a thought leadership project looking at infrastructure and climate change adaptation and resilience.
Attributes:
An ability to produce clear, concise written material, comprehensible to a non-expert reader.
Experience of carrying out desk research, and running workshops and interviews to gather information.
Experience of writing reports, briefs and other papers for external stakeholders.
A thorough understanding of public policy making processes in Westminster and Whitehall is essential.
A good understanding of construction, civil engineering and economic infrastructure issues is desirable.
A good understanding of climate change policy is desirable.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I am waiting to hear from you!
Policy Manager
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.
Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Policy Manager to support our Research and Services team.
The Benefits
We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy Manager, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.
The Role
As a Policy Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. Using the latest evidence and insight to drive the creation of policies, position statements, and related key messages. The subject of these will be informed by the charity's strategy as well as our priority setting processes.
2. Using the evidence generated within policies and position statements to support charitable activity including assisting the Research Funding and Services teams with priority identification and advising on best practice, informing internal and external communications, and supporting specific campaigns run by the Brand and Relationships team.
3. Using the evidence generated within policies and position statements to influence local and national decision making for the benefit of people in Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
- Research and produce high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and position statements, and work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence.
- Act as a source of expertise on the charity’s cancer-related policies and position statements, both internally and externally.
- Work with the Brand and Relationships team to develop and deliver cancer awareness campaigns and press activity, as well as providing expert commentary on media stories.
- Maintain knowledge of key policy issues and an understanding of the external policy, influencing and political environment. This will include engaging with national policy groups.
- Line manage the Policy, Data and Evidence Assistant.
- Influence local and national decision makers for the benefit of people in Yorkshire by:
- Understanding the priorities and barriers for different groups including PPI and the NHS regionally.
- Ensuring influencing subjects are driven from priorities identified through Yorkshire data, policy/position statement insights, PPI priorities and NHS priorities and aligned to the charity’s strategy.
- Responding to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, making a robust and evidence-based case for the charity’s position.
- Representing the charity at external events and meetings, developing contacts, building relationships and increasing the charity’s profile by communicating the charity’s position to external audiences.
- Working in partnership with external organisations (such as Cancer Alliances, Hospital Trusts, Local Authorities, Yorkshire-based employers etc.) to influence on areas that support the charity’s strategic ambitions.
- Undertaking media interviews to support the charity’s strategic ambitions and communicate key messages with the public.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A degree in a relevant subject area, for example public policy, public health, scientific, medical etc.
- Substantial experience of developing evidence-based health policies for a health focused organisation and creating policy-related key messages and/or supporting health campaigns to appeal to the public to encourage behaviour change.
- Substantial experience of communicating health policy positions to a variety of audiences include for influencing purposes.
- Experience of providing comments for media outlets, including social media, radio and TV and of engaging with external organisations with the purpose of influencing decision making and of facilitating group discussions, representing an organisation to key stakeholders, and disseminating key messages.
- To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills.
- The ability to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate this to a range of audiences so it is clear and accessible.
- Strong networking, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, as well as the confidence and personal authority to work with external organisations.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, People Partner before Sunday 29th May. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
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Do you want to develop your policy experience in a small but agile organisation which is leading the way in supporting parents and children in their online lives?
Key Details
Job title: Policy Manager
Reports to: Head of Policy
Location: Hybrid working – 3 days in the office (Edgware Rd, London), 2 days remote
Role type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32-35k per annum
About Internet Matters
Internet Matters is a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting parents, carers and professionals to keep children safe and happy online.
We are the second biggest information source for parents when it comes to digital technology: half of parents have heard of Internet Matters and 9 in 10 would recommend our resources.
Collaboration is in our DNA at Internet Matters. Our work is supported by a broad - and growing - coalition of leading brands, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin Media O2, Meta, BBC and Google. We regularly partner with other not-for-profits and charities, higher education institutions and Government.
A key aim of Internet Matters is to use our extensive insight into families’ experiences of being online to engage policymakers working in online harms and media literacy, in order to leverage positive change in these areas. This is helped by our membership of a number of influential boards and groups including:
- The Executive Board of UKCIS (the UK Council for Internet Safety) - and Chair of its Vulnerable Users Working Group
- Ofcom’s Making Sense of Media Panel
- ICO’s Children’s Advisory Panel
About this role
Now is a time of fast-paced change in the technology sector. The introduction of the Online Safety Bill and new media literacy strategies from DCMS and Ofcom means there is a real opportunity to shape important decisions being made which will affect the online lives of children and families for many years to come.
Against this backdrop, Internet Matters is recruiting a Policy Manager to ensure that our voice is heard in these conversations. This wide-ranging role will include:
- Delivering policy projects (e.g. reports, roundtable events) – and supporting projects from other teams which have policy components.
- Stakeholder engagement – maintaining and developing a network of contacts across Government, academia, the third sector and industry. Assisting with the successful running of our Expert Advisory Panel.
- Reactive policy work – e.g. monitoring the policy landscape, writing blogs, producing briefings, representing Internet Matters at sector meetings, responding to consultations.
The Policy Team also leads the organisation’s Vulnerability Programme which focuses on the online safety and wellbeing needs of children with special educational needs, looked after status, mental health challenges and other vulnerabilities. The Policy Manager will assist in shaping the strategic direction of this programme of work, deliver projects under this theme and provide support to the UKCIS Vulnerable Users Working Group (chaired by Internet Matters).
We’re a small but ambitious organisation, so being able and willing to turn your hand to anything and everything is important. This means no two days are the same, and we absolutely need a team player who can power through a diverse workload.
While prior knowledge of tech policy would be beneficial, it is not a requirement.
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of the policymaking process.
- Excellent analytical skills – ability to read and dissect complex information.
- Experience of producing high quality written outputs at speed, including articles, briefings, reports and blogs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to take the initiative and be flexible.
Desirable
- Experience of working in tech policy and/or children’s policy.
- Experience of presenting at high level meetings/events.
- Project management experience.
- Experience of conducting qualitative research.
Please note that the postholder may be required to attend occasional evening events.
All applicants must have legal authorisation to work in the UK.
What else you should know
We offer all employees:
- 28 days holiday per annum plus all UK Bank Holidays.
- Extra holiday with length of service up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
- Option to take two volunteering days each year.
- Quarterly team events (subject to Covid restrictions).
- Season ticket loan scheme.
Application process
Please click on the link to our website for information about how to apply to this role.
The deadline for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 5 June.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview wb 13 June.
Internet Matters is a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting parents, carers and professionals to keep children safe and happy online.
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Would you like to join our small, dedicated, international team to make a difference to the lives of seafarers and their families worldwide?
ISWAN has recently obtained funding for this new role which will be pivotal to achieving the objectives in our new strategic plan.
As ISWAN’s Policy & Research Manager, you will be responsible for developing robust and relevant research projects to inform ISWAN’s policy positions and raise the charity’s profile with member organisations and the wider maritime sector.
We have no preconceptions about where the successful applicant will come from but you will need to have an awareness of policy drivers and how they impact on the core issues affecting an organisation’s work, a proven track record of taking a strategic approach to evaluating impact and analysing data and be capable of working effectively within a complex international context. This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) but we are keen to find the right person and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns. We are flexible about where the role is based but you will be working with staff across the UK, India and the Philippines so you will need to be a great team player.
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Policy Research Manager
£32,000 - £36,000, 8% pension, generous annual leave and life insurance.
Full-time, permanent
Location: London Bridge and flexible home working
Are you ready to manage research projects and find solutions to transport problems that will help shape national and regional transport policy?
The country's leading transport charity, Campaign for Better Transport has worked for almost 50 years to improve transport, tackle climate change and create a more inclusive society. We are looking for a Policy Research Manager to manage research projects, build the evidence base for our work, and communicate our position to politicians, industry and the public.
With at least three years' experience in a similar role, you will have an excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research. You will have a good knowledge of the UK's policy-making process, and of the major issues in sustainable transport. Whether speaking or writing, you will communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and disseminating the charity's policy position
- Managing the development and delivery of research projects
- Managing the delivery of - and in some cases writing - reports and other materials
- Maintaining good relationships with government departments, industry representatives and other stakeholders
- Line managing the Policy Researcher
Please download the job pack and equality monitoring form before applying.
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The Opportunity
The EY Foundation is a charity and a company, limited by guarantee, established in 2014. We were founded by EY, the professional services firm, which continues to provide funding and donations to the charity under a multi-annual funding agreement. We are governed by a board of trustees, who are supported by a number of committees and leadership and management teams.
The EY Foundation helps young people, disadvantaged in the labour market, to fulfil their work potential. We are unique in our position as the link between employers and young people, having strong relationships with both.
Our work involves designing, developing and running our own services: Smart Futures, Our Future and Accelerate, as well as raising independent funds to support new initiatives and reach more young people across the UK. We work with organisations from across all sectors, including commercial, not-for-profit, education and government.
As an independent charity we have to diversify and raise our own income through traditional fundraising, grants and, increasingly, through the development of our work with corporate partners.
EY Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring service, where appropriate.
Within the Foundation we adopt flexible roles that reflect the dynamic nature of our charity and enable our people to learn, develop and grow their skills and open up career opportunities. This is part of our investment in you.
This role profile provides an outline of what will be involved in your role rather than an exhaustive list of duties. Both you and this role will naturally evolve.
In your role you will be expected to demonstrate or develop leadership competences based on the Foundation’s four key values. They are:
- Growth mindset – increase our impact on more young people through dedication, innovation and hard work
- Empower people – everyone is given the opportunity to develop and to succeed
- Courage – use new learning and diversity of thought to challenge the status quo, embracing lessons learned even if a project misses its targets
- Collaboration – build relationships – internally and externally – to share ideas, embed an inclusive approach, and achieve bigger outcomes.
The scale of the challenge to tackle racial inequality is huge but we are passionate in our determination to secure change – both for our organisation and the young people we serve.
With over 80% of the young people we work with from Black, Asian or ethnic minority communities, our team and Board need to reflect the young people we support.
In 2019, we made diversity and inclusion a strategic priority, with a focus on race and in 2020 we published eleven race commitments. . This included 50% of our team and leadership team coming from the Black, Asian or ethnic minority communities by 2025. Specifically, it is our objective that 30% of our team and leadership team will come from the Black community. You can find out more here.
Key Responsibilities
Whatever your specific responsibilities and specialisms, your role in management means you will be working strategically in your area of specialism and cognisant of the impact of your work on other teams. You will be leading your team and function, making decisions on delivery of outcomes, planning resource needs and negotiating. You will work under your own autonomy, require little supervision, and will be a proactive supporter in achieving the wider organisational objectives.
This is a new role and will lead on a new strand of work within the Foundation. It reports directly to the Director of Communication. You will have two key responsibilities. Firstly, build relationships within local and national government with politicians and officials in the employment and skills training space. This will also extend to employers and other organisations in this space. Critical to success will be a deep understanding of the policy landscape and how the EY Foundation can build its reputation and influence with key decision-makers. You will have responsibility for end-to-end policy campaign development and delivery, from objective setting and measuring impact through to timely production of all elements as part of an agreed plan to deliver the charity’s priorities to measurable effect. This will include commissioning original research and management of a £100k+ budget.
The second aspect of the role will be to build multi-agency partnerships within different regions of the UK and oversee delivery of pilot delivery projects designed to uncover new ways to support young people in poverty to prepare for work. These projects will be designed to generate insight that can be used to shape the decisions of local government and employers, with a longer-term plan to engage at national government level. You will lead collaborations with other organisations, managing complex stakeholder relationships, to deliver projects in different regions of the UK. The EY Foundation currently has ‘hubs’ in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
What you will bring to the Foundation is your demonstrable experience and knowledge in the following areas:
- A proven track record in developing and delivering public affairs strategies is essential, along with a deep understanding of the UK political landscape and policy development process – at a national and regional level
- Understanding of employment, social mobility, education sectors, with networks across business, non-profit sector and government.
- Delivering strategic and operational plans. This includes project manging regional focused pilot programmes designed to generate new insight.
- Accountability for performance against agreed financial targets
- Making business critical decisions that have had a positive impact
- Delivering targeted outcomes
- Delivering excellent customer service, to internal or external customers or service users
- Working in a delivery-focused organisation
- Qualitative improvement across one or more service or delivery areas
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Influencing senior stakeholders through establishment of effective relationships,
- Strong and evidenced commitment to diversity
- Strong commitment to improve the working lives and prospects of disadvantaged young people in the UK
You will be able to demonstrate some of the competences expected of an EY Foundation Manager. Where you need more time to fully develop those competences, we will support you in so doing.
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Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates our award-winning Policy and Public Affairs team to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join us as Policy Research Manager and lead progress that really matters.
The NSPCC are committed to keeping children from abuse online and we have made substantial progress towards our goal. With the Online Safety Bill in Parliament, a new regulatory framework for online harms imminent and the NSPCC embarking on a new, significant programme of policy research and thought leadership on child safety online, you will become part of a dynamic, committed team at an exciting time.
Our new Policy Research Manager will be responsible for leading a programme of cutting-edge policy research that will shape the future of the online world and ensure children are better protected. Your work developing, commissioning and managing our policy research programme will be central to deepening our understanding of online child abuse and how we can disrupt it through laws, policies and regulation. You will build persuasive, evidence-based positions based on research and use these to influence key figures in parliament, government, industry, regulators and civil society. Ultimately you will help ensure the NSPCC’s policy recommendations contribute to the delivery of a legal and regulatory framework that protects children from online harms.
We are looking for a skilled policy researcher with significant experience of managing and delivering complex policy research projects which have contributed to tangible policy change. You'll be experienced at converting evidence and insight into compelling policy arguments on highly nuanced subject matter. You'll have strong programme management skills and relish working on projects that need to be delivered in a fast-changing external context. You will be an effective communicator with strong written and oral advocacy skills and a proven record of building a wide range of relationships to successfully influence policy change. The successful candidate will be passionate about preventing abuse and show an understanding of the challenges facing children online.
Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Respect’s growing Young People’s Services Team. We are seeking someone with experience in public affairs and communications to join the Respect Young People’s Service team and work closely with Respect’s Head of influence and her team.
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We are looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Communications and Policy Manager to help us bring about change in the UK housing system.
Role made possible thanks to National Lottery players, with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Four days a week… with potential for growth.
The Quality of Life Foundation
At the Quality of Life Foundation, we want a housing system that improves people’s quality of life over the long term. Our aim is to make health and wellbeing central to the way we create and care for our homes and communities. We do this by using evidence gathered through research and people’s lived experience to create greater accountability and encourage long-term models of development.
We have done research on what people need from their local areas, designed an evidence-based Quality of Life framework and are doing a range of projects to support long-term thinking in industry and government. We are a small but influential organisation and are looking to grow over the coming years.
The Role
This is an exciting new post as part of our growing team, supporting the needs and aspirations of the organisation. The Communications and Policy Manager is a key role, with a focus on managing communications across the organisation, developing policy and building relationships with industry and government.
The role includes communications for the charity (Quality of Life Foundation), which researches the impact of the built environment on people’s health and wellbeing, and the trading subsidiary (QOLF Trading Ltd), which provides services to encourage good practice and provide greater accountability.
We want you to:
- Work closely with the Director and team to help shape our comms strategies across the organisation and assist in reporting its impact through annual impact reports;
- Manage our comms work through marketing and PR, including web, media, social media and events, to grow awareness of the organisation;
- Collaborate with our research department to develop policy recommendations that achieve maximum impact across industry and government (local and national);
- Develop and manage relationships with core partners and commercial partners of our services, which include a pre-planning design review; community mapping service; local authority training; and resident-led post-occupancy evaluation.
We have a hybrid working policy but meet in person as a team every Wednesday in Central London.
About You
You will have experience of managing day-to-day comms and policy development, with strong interpersonal and project management skills. You will also have:
- Interest in health and wellbeing issues and how they relate to the built environment;
- Interest in turning research into policy recommendations;
- Excellent attention to detail, be organised and solutions-focused;
- Time management skills, working across multiple projects, prioritising tasks efficiently;
- Good communication, client handling and supplier negotiation skills;
- Strong writing skills and experience of preparing written reports and presentations, with a high level of accurate use of English, including the ability to write in a variety of styles;
- Proven ability to work well in teams;
- Ability to provide support and guidance to other team members.
When to Apply
The deadline for applicants is Sunday 22nd May. Interviews will be held w/c 23rd May.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to mail @ qolf . org using the subject ‘Communications and Policy Manager’. Your covering letter should outline your experience, why you would be suited for the role and why you want to work for the Quality of Life Foundation.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to mail @ qolf . org using the subject ‘Communications and Policy Manager’. Your covering letter should outline your experience, why you would be suited for the role and why you want to work for the Quality of Life Foundation.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Title: People Policy Lead
Salary: 35,086.00 per annum
Hours/Contract: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Home, flexible
Closing date: 25th May 2022
Interview date: TBC
We are looking for a Policy Lead in our People Strategy team. Working in a small but highly successful team developing, researching, writing, reviewing and maintaining People Policy across Marie Curie. This role will give you the chance to ensure that employees at Marie Curie are well supported, encouraged and rewarded for their incredible contributions.
What we are looking for:
- A keen researcher who can then develop policy and guidance which supports People service delivery, best practice and organisational goals
- A detailed and thorough worker to develop and implement processes that provide a consistent and quality services for employees across the UK, ensuring effective feedback and service improvement mechanisms are in place
- Someone to work with People team colleagues, staff and partners to identify and solve problems in service delivery and ensure the key lessons learned are shared
- A creative and innovative thinker who can use feedback from employees to create policies to help improve their working experience and support employees in their incredible work
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
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
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.
About Us
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. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
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Context and Purpose of the Job
Many people who use our services can incur additional risks of abuse and exploitation because of their personal circumstances and experiences including mental illness, trauma, and violence. Some people may have been subject to abuse in their country of origin or on their journey to, or since coming to the UK. Whilst we support beneficiaries through our services and activities, additional action may be needed to prevent and respond to potential or current risks.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Safeguarding Practice and Policy Manager plays a critical role to ensure high and consistent safeguarding practice across the charity by:
- Ensuring that safeguarding (including children, families, adults at risk and those that are the victims of Hate crime) best practice is embedded in all our direct service delivery.
- Advising on safeguarding issues relating to individual cases and support delivery teams to provide the best possible support.
- Supporting the development, delivery and maintenance of a robust Safeguarding Strategy within the charity.
- Representing the charity at external safeguarding forums and develop external links to enable best practice internally.
- Be committed to the delivery of high quality effective safeguarding practice, and good outcomes for children and young people and adults at risk.
This role has an organisational-wide remit for leading the safeguarding advice and case management for complex and high-risk cases across the Refugee Council, driving improvement, and reporting the risks and learning from our practice internally and externally.
As a subject expert, the post holder will lead responses to the organisations most complex safeguarding cases within the organisation. This role will work with external partners to ensure effective partnership responses, and with all Directorates across the Refugee Council to ensure focus, oversight, review and implementation of high-quality safeguarding practices with children, young people and adults at risk. The post holder will lead collaborative working with our frontline teams to conduct safeguarding rapid reviews and learning reviews to strengthen our practice, ensuring it is robust and undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy.
This role is primarily home-based with regular travel.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'apply' button.
Closing date: 5 June 2022