Policy Lead (England)

We are seeking a highly skilled Policy professional to join our team in Crohn’s & Colitis UK. As the Policy Lead for England, you will be monitoring and responding to policy developments, developing new policy proposals, and work closely with national and local health leaders to drive change. With the government reviewing the future of the NHS, you will be working to ensure that the new health service is designed to meet the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.  

About the Role 

As Policy Lead (England), you will: 

• Develop and implement impactful policy initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives. 

• Monitor the external policy environment to identify challenges and opportunities for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. 

• Build strong relationships with government bodies, health organisations, and stakeholders to amplify our voice and drive change. 

• Collaborate across teams to ensure policy work is evidence-based and meets the needs of those we support. 

• Represent Crohn’s & Colitis UK at key events and contribute to UK-wide policy alignment in collaboration with our teams in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. 

About you 

You will have plenty of experience in developing policy proposals and seeking their implementation through legislation, government departments, or local health systems. You will bring experience in monitoring and evaluation of policy content, as well as experience of building links and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve change. You will have excellent written communication skills and a track record of writing to different audiences.  

Our location 

In this role, however, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. The charity meets four times a year at its office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.  Please note that this role will require some attendance at Westminster and Whitehall for face-to-face meetings.