Policy Jobs

About you

You will have a passion for the conservation of wild plants and fungi, with a demonstrable interest in influencing government policy to benefit nature & tackle climate change. You will be keen to develop a career in advocacy, policy, campaigns or communications. You must have excellent written English, with an engaging style and an ability to identify, analyse and reference academic research in support of policy arguments.
You must be able to work collaboratively within a team and with a range of other colleagues & partners. You will be proactive, have a drive to develop your skills and knowledge and able to use your own initiative to increase the impact of our work

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to undertake a 12-month paid internship within our policy and advocacy team, working across England, Scotland and Wales to influence governments and parliaments.

You will assist in the development of Plantlife policies, position statements and advocacy plans, help to prepare written materials such as blogs, briefings, guidance and responses to government consultations, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver maximum impact for wild plants and fungi.

In return we can offer you the benefits of working for a medium sized conservation charity with significant influence. We will help you to develop the skills and experience for your future career, providing mentoring, feedback and learning opportunities to support your professional development.

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

We are passionate that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life. Policy and Research is an important part of Age UK's work because it has the power to transform older peoples' lives for the better.

We seek to influence decision makers by conducting social and economic analysis, developing public policy proposals, and shaping policy agendas in a wide range of areas.

Age UK are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional Policy Manager to influence decision makers, develop public policy proposals and manage policy projects. You will be the lead and main point of contact providing specialist support to colleagues on all issues affecting older people relating to fuel poverty, energy markets and warm homes. There will also be opportunity to lead work on other consumer issues, such as scams.

The Policy Team
You will be joining Age UK's Policy team, which is a small unit of five staff led by the Head of Policy and part of Age UK's wider Influencing Division. The post holder will be responsible for leading Age UK's policy and influencing work on the areas outlined above and will work closely with other policy staff and with research colleagues.

You will also work with colleagues in other parts of the organisation including Parliamentary Affairs, Media, and Campaigns. The job is varied - for example, it may include writing a response to a government consultation, working with colleagues to develop a research project, meeting with external stakeholders, speaking at a conference, and responding to urgent media enquiries.

Age UK operates hybrid working between home and our London office. The Policy team all come to the office every Wednesday, on the other days the location is flexible depending on the requirements of your job, which will encompass meetings and events taking place in London.

All applications must be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age UK.

Age UK Internal Grade: 5L

Must haves:

* Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions.
* Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change.
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences.
* Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships.
* A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships.
* The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas.
* The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals.
* Experience of working on energy or consumer issues.

Great to haves:

* Good stakeholder management skills.
* Advocating for policy solutions to either politicians, civil servants, regulators.
* Talking to the media and/or public speaking

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role
Our policy, evidence and influencing team is a leading voice creating and advocating for policies that improve the lives of people affected by breast cancer.

In this role, you’ll support the work of the policy, evidence and influencing team, by providing administrative support, co-ordinating cross-team projects and monitoring key developments in the political and policy landscape.
You’ll also work across the team to help conduct research, identify policy priorities and find impactful ways to deliver our key messages to political, policy and public audiences.

About you 
We’re looking for someone with great organisational skills and the ability to support and co-ordinate projects across a busy department. Someone who’s a strong communicator and can manage their time effectively across a range of administrative responsibilities. You’ll be skilled at undertaking research and creating high-quality content for different audiences. 

You’ll have an interest and enthusiasm for the work of the policy, evidence and influencing team, and the ways we make a positive impact. This role will suit someone who is a keen learner that works well in collaboration with others and supports Breast Cancer Now’s values.

Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working 
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

When applying 
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9am on 18 November
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd December

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

A great opportunity has risen for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Officer to deliver evidence and story-led public affairs activity to support our campaign for political action on air pollution.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will take a leading role in building relationships in Westminster, driving our public affairs activity with innovative, creative and impactful comms. You’ll be adept at using a variety of tools to scrutinise and influence government.

You will have excellent time management skills and be able to quickly respond to political opportunities. You will be a great team player and communicator, particularly when building relationships with those less knowledgeable about the impact of air quality. You will interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and across the clean air sector, furthering our opportunities for influence.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the UK charity for patient safety and justice. Our purpose is to support people who have experienced avoidable medical harm, improve patient safety across the healthcare system, and influence policies to ensure accountability and quality care for all.

The Policy and Campaigns Manager will play a crucial role in advancing the strategic objectives of AvMA by developing and implementing effective policy initiatives and campaigns to improve patient safety and access to justice for those affected by avoidable medical harm.

Circa £48,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Senior UK Policy Adviser: Health and Wellbeing.

As a member of the UK Policy and Advocacy team, this role will be responsible for leading our policy work focusing on early childhood health and wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues across the Advocacy and Programmes Departments, the role will be expected to develop and deliver an effective influencing strategy, based on robust evidence and persuasive policy asks that help protect and promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing of babies and young children living in the UK. You’ll be joining at an exciting time for our team as we adapt our Early Moments Matter Campaign to the context of influencing and engaging with a new Government.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have an in-depth understanding of policy-making processes and how to develop effective influencing strategies, excellent research and writing skills and a good understanding of the policy context of early childhood health and/or other UK child wellbeing topic area. 

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 12 November 2024.

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.

We’re looking for an exceptional leader with the vision, drive and ability to lead our high-performing policy and influencing team and deliver our ambitions in this space. You’ll join at an exciting time following the recent launch of our Blood Cancer Action Plan, which sets out our recommendations for the changes we need to see in the system across the whole pathway to improve outcomes and survival for all blood cancer patients. You’ll bring substantial expertise in influencing the system and delivering policy change through your experience in government, NHS, charity or the wider healthcare and life sciences sector. This role offers the right individual the opportunity to make a real difference in realising our vision of beating blood cancer in a generation.

Majority of our roles can be performed hybrid. For this role you will be required to attend the office 2-4 days per month on average dependent on business needs. Travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

We’re open to applicants who would like to apply for working part time (minimum of 28 hours). If this applies to you, please outline this in your cover letter.  

First stage interviews will be held online week commencing 18 November. 
Second stage interviews will be held in-person at our London office week commencing 25 November.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Policy Research to join our team. This is a senior and strategic role, responsible for team management and leading key research projects, providing subject matter expertise and liaising with stakeholders. The role is responsible for the delivery of research and projects under their remit and contribution to the development of new research, working closely with other senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is an educational research institute established to help improve later life outcomes. We are independent and an expert across all elements of the UK pension system. We contribute facts, analysis and commentary to help stakeholders, decision-makers and law-makers take informed policy positions and decisions on pensions and retirement income provision.

Direct reports: Permanent researchers x3 and contractors (on an ad hoc basis)

Reports to: Deputy Director

Responsibilities

• Leading the research team, managing the resources and interaction with the modelling team
• Managing relevant external research associates, brought in from time to time to complete projects
• Generating input into the overall research plan with ideas for new areas of research
• Producing scopes and bids and working with external sources to secure project funding
• Building relationships with others in the academic community and Government
• Representing the PPI at events and conferences, and in discussions with Government, the pensions industry and other stakeholders. 
• The management and production of PPI research projects:
  • To ensure the timely delivery of quality outputs from the policy researchers and relevant research associates
  • From time to time, subject to workload: to research and draft PPI publications including conducting literature reviews and desk-based research, analysing and interpreting data from a policy perspective, developing conclusions from analysis, presenting data and report writing
  • To participate in discussion groups and seminars on pensions policy issues and contribute to developing the PPI’s research agenda and profile.
• Line management responsibilities for direct reports:
  • Workload management
  • Support / mentoring
  • Appraisals / on-going reviews
  • Development / training plans
  • Resource availability

​Essential skills:

• A working knowledge of the UK pension system (or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly) or work experience in social policy research.
• Proven high quality research skills, including desk and internet research, and the ability to lead research projects in a pro-active way.
• Proven ability to interpret statistics/ modelling results (the candidate is not expected to undertake modelling or handle large data sets themselves).
• Excellent report-writing and data presentation skills, drafting for public, or non-technical, readers in plain English.
• Experience of presenting research findings in seminars or conferences.
• Management of a small team of professionals.
• Good project management, organisational an time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and leadership skills and demonstrable team player qualities.
• The capability to work independently.

​The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and two referees.  One should be the current/most recent employer and/or prior employer but they will not be contacted without prior consent. The successful candidate will also need to maintain an independent point of view to fit with the PPI’s non-political, fact-based stance.

The PPI 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.

Location

We are a hybrid organisation and operate a remote working policy which means staff spend some time working in the office and some time working remotely. It is important that the successful candidate builds strong relationships across the team as a whole and with our stakeholders.  As most of our audiences and sponsors are mainly based in London, there will be a strong case for the successful candidate being London based, or able to come to London as frequently as required. We therefore anticipate that the normal place of work will be at the PPI office in Central London.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

We are looking for someone with experience of conducting research who can work within our research team and alongside our modelling team.  The candidate would be expected to conduct qualitative research, write briefings and reports, and present findings to stakeholders.  They would be supported by the Head of Policy Research and the Deputy Director of the PPI. 

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is an educational research institute established to help improve later life outcomes. We are independent and an expert across all elements of the UK pension system. We contribute facts, analysis and commentary to help stakeholders, decision-makers and law-makers take informed policy positions and decisions on pensions and retirement income provision.

Ideally the appointment would run from December 2024 to November 2025.

Team: Policy Research Team

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Head of Policy Research

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and timely delivery of PPI research projects
• Manage multiple external and internal stakeholders including project sponsors
• Conduct literature reviews and desk-based research
• Analyse and interpret data from a policy perspective and develop conclusions from analysis
• Work closely with the PPI modelling team to determine methodology for the production of data and projections
• Draft PPI reports
• Present on a variety of retirement and pensions topics (internally and externally)
• Participate in discussion groups and seminars on pensions policy issues
• Generate ideas for new areas of research and get involved in developing and securing new PPI research projects if possible/appropriate
• Manage competing deadlines and priorities
• Work closely with other members of the PPI

Essential skills:

• A working knowledge of the UK pension system, or the ability to acquire knowledge quickly and / or work experience in social policy research;
• Proven high quality research skills, including desk and internet research and the ability to lead research projects in a pro-active way;
• Proven ability to interpret statistics and modelling results;
• Excellent report-writing and data presentation skills, drafting for public, or non-technical, readers in plain English;
• Good organisational and time management skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrable team player qualities.
• Experience of presenting research findings in seminars or conferences.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and two referees.  One should be the current/most recent employer and/or prior employer but they will not be contacted without prior consent. The successful candidate will also need to maintain an independent point of view to fit with the PPI’s non-political, fact-based stance.

The PPI 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.

Location

We are a hybrid organisation and operate a remote working policy which means staff spend some time working in the office and some time working remotely. It is important that the successful candidate builds strong relationships across the team as a whole and with our stakeholders.  As most of our audiences and sponsors are mainly based in London, there will be a strong case for the successful candidate being London based, or able to come to London as frequently as required. We therefore anticipate that the normal place of work will be at the PPI office in Central London.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives ResearchHub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.

The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. S/he will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
• Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme, including key messages, policy briefs, impact case studies, blogs and other policy focused materials relating to YL research themes. Key themes include education and skills, employment, health & wellbeing and family lives, with a specific focus on the crosscutting impacts of climate change and environmental shocks, poverty and inequalities.
• Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
• Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders working on the impacts of poverty, inequalities and climate change in LMICs, including policy influencers and practitioners (e.g. governments, donors and civil society), research-to-policy networks and researchers.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director and YL Country Directors to identify opportunities to influence policy debates both internationally and in the four study countries and provide technical support in developing research-to-policy engagement plans.
• Work closely with the YL Head of Communications to ensure research findings and related policy implications are effectively disseminated for maximum impact, including through website and social media, webinars, conferences, policy events and meetings to encourage the maximum uptake and impact of Young Lives evidence. Represent Young Lives at external events and meetings where necessary.
• Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications to generate future Young Lives research income. 

Selection Criteria 

Essential selection criteria 

• Education to Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics).
• Substantial experience in a policy analysis/advocacy role within the international development arena, including experience of developing and implementing policy influencing and engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs. Significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice.
• Broad knowledge of relevant international policy and practice debates including the cross-cutting impacts of climate change, poverty and inequalities on young people in LMICs.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to synthesise and distil key messages from a wide range of technical academic research and policy reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large team as well as independently, to prioritise tasks, to manage multiple demands and to work to deadlines. 

Desirable selection criteria

• Experience of writing fundraising proposals.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary, multi-national research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
• Willingness to undertake overseas travel. 

Click here to read this advertisement in Welsh.​

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Samaritans Cymru have an exciting opportunity to join their team in Cardiff as Senior Policy and Influencing Manager.

You’ll lead our vital Policy and Influencing work in Wales, help shape emerging Welsh Government Strategy, develop new policy positions, consultation responses and briefings to create positive change. You’ll also build and enhance our relationships with Political stakeholders, partners and across the Samaritans team in Wales.

It’s a great time to join Samaritans as we’re currently delivering our strategic delivery plan and the work you do in this role will contribute towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

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​The role

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The role offers great scope to use your Policy and influencing skills to effect change. You will work closely with Welsh Government, Senedd Members and sector partners to ensure Strategy and Policy relating to Suicide and self harm prevention is ambitious, evidence-based and informed by those with lived experience.

As a leader within the Wales team, you will provide strategic influencing advice, policy analysis and engagement expertise to ensure the organisation is equipped to capitalise on opportunities to achieve real and lasting change in line with our goals. 

In this role you will focus on building our visibility and impact through the delivery of effective influencing and engagement strategies at a national and local level.

The work is varied. Suicide Prevention requires engagement with a diverse range of policy areas including Mental Health, Health, Transport, Justice and Education.

You role will see you analysing the external context and how its changing, Identifying evidence gaps and research requirements then overseeing new pieces of research and analysis. You’ll have a passion for developing credible and impactful policy recommendations to bring about changes in policies of Welsh Government, local government and other relevant sectors and public services. 

To do this, you’ll work closely with policy and influencing teams across the organisation to ensure a consistent and unified approach. 

We’re a flexible and inclusive organisation with a growing team in Wales. It’s a great time to join Samaritans in delivering our vision that fewer people die by suicide in Wales. 

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The terms

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• Initially a 10 month fixed term contract covering for Maternity leave
• Full time - 35 hours per week
• £39,000 to £41,000 per annum
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Based in Wales, with a blend of home working and from our Cardiff based office with actual home/office mix to be determined.
• Some occasional out of hours/weekend attendance at events/meetings within the Welsh region.

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Full outline of the opportunity can be found here in English and here in Welsh.

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Employee Benefits

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We offer some brilliant benefits including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and training to support your development. You'll have 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and we match your pension contribution up to 5%. You can claim money back via a Health Cash Plan and wellbeing options including a free subscription to Headspace and a PerkBox discounted shopping account.

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Hybrid and flexible working:

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We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in-person and virtually.  We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives.

From January 2025, alongside the ability to work from home, we’re moving to a framework of mandated, in-person time each year. This expectation is around 2 days per month. This includes a blend of in person meetings with your line manager, team meetings and working in-person with colleagues in other areas of the organisation. We believe this approach will enable our people to communicate, connect and collaborate in the most effective, positive and inclusive way. We’ll also looking at how we improve effectiveness of how we work together virtually. Further info can be found on our careers website.

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Application

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Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide a Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. This role will close for applications midnight on 17 November 2024 with interviews scheduled for week commencing 28 November, to be held in person at our Cardiff office. 

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility of hybrid working
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours a week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
 
Closing date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 25 November 2024
 
No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
The life sciences policy manager is a new role in a growing team and will be central to the delivery of our 2020-2030 Strategy. We know that to make a difference to people affected by kidney disease we need to put kidney disease firmly on the UK’s health and life sciences policy agenda. We need to systematically build evidence and develop solutions in key priority areas, then campaign effectively for their implementation. To do this we need a policy and public affairs function that works seamlessly with our research and innovation teams to continually focus our efforts on delivering real change for people with kidney disease. 
 
The person we need will be an experienced policy professional, excited by the opportunity to develop the evidence base to help change outcomes for people with kidney disease. We need someone who is conversant in life sciences policy and understands the life sciences, research and innovation operational landscape, with the ability to communicate a clear policy ask; someone who can navigate UK political systems; a natural partnership builder who works with others to deliver a common goal, working within Kidney Research UK and with the many individuals and organisations that share our cause.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following: Policy Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Research and Innovation Policy Advisor, Health Policy Manager, Life Sciences Policy Advisor, Public Policy Consultant, Health and Social Care Policy Officer, Policy and Partnerships Manager, Healthcare Policy Specialist, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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About us

The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.

For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.

Job purpose

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the policy influencing work of Runnymede across a wide range of areas. Your responsibilities will involve researching and developing evidence-based policy positions, drafting briefings in priority areas and supporting with policy reports, while working closely with other members of the team to contribute to organisational initiatives. A key part of this role will involve supporting the Policy Manager and Head of Policy in managing the Runnymede’s Parliamentary engagement, which includes monitoring ongoing legislation, organising Parliamentary events and managing the Secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community. 

This is a challenging position that requires strong organisational skills, an ability to navigate high-stakes environments, and a keen understanding of policy nuance within the shifting landscape of race and social justice. You will be integral to shaping and advancing Runnymede’s anti-racist agenda and will thrive on collaboration and learning in a responsive and dynamic environment. 

This is a key role in one of the UK’s leading think tanks on race and social justice, and has the potential to make an important and long term impact delivering genuine progress towards racial equality in Britain.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of thought-leaders and changemakers, we offer the following benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (including flexibility to take bank holidays when best suits you)

• Extra annual leave for volunteering and/or study 

• Flexible working and hybrid/home working

• Enhanced parenthood policies

• Contributory pension

• Investment and support with training, professional growth and development

How to apply

To apply please click the apply button below.

This will take you to our online recruitment platform, BeApplied, which is a platform that aims to facilitate an unbiased and inclusive hiring process.

On BeApplied you will be asked to upload your CV and answer some skill-based application questions instead of a traditional covering letter.

Runnymede Trust is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are  under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in think tanks because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.

Interview Schedule

Candidates will hear back about their application status on 18th of November, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 25th and 26th of November.

Administrative Assistant: Professional and Policy
Contract: Permanent, full-time post (subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three month)
Salary range: £25,650-£26,463 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Based: South Kensington, London SW7, Hybrid.

About the Role

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide efficient and effective administrative support for the Professional and Policy team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the application of geography within the workplace and provides an excellent opportunity to work with organisations and professional geographers from a wide range of sectors and roles.

Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with other members of the Professional team, and others across the Society, to ensure the smooth running and successful delivery of events, to maintain and develop digital content, including specific content for LinkedIn and other platforms, and to disseminate this content widely.

The postholder will create newsletters for professional geographers monthly, and produce materials such as case studies for the Society’s website.

Training will be provided where necessary. Effective team working and written communication skills are essential, as is a demonstrable interest in contemporary geography and its professional and policy applications.

About us

Founded in 1830, we are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography. Discover our history and find out how our work and people contribute to the advancement of geography worldwide.

As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including our 16,000 members. We reach millions of people each year through our work to advance geography and support geographers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 9.30am on Tuesday 26 November.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week of 2 December.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Royal Geographical Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.