Policy and Public Affairs Officer

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

·       Progressive – always learning and developing.

·       Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

·       Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

·       Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

·      Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

·      Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

·      Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

·      Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

·      Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

·      Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

·      Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

·      Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

·      Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

·      Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

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