The role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Breast Cancer Now's policy and evidence work during a period of maternity leave.

You'll ensure that we have policy positions and calls in place across our strategic objectives which are informed by patient insight, data and research, and that plans are in place for our policy and evidence work.

And you'll build strong relationships with key external stakeholders and work with public affairs, campaigns and PR colleagues to translate our positions and plans into change for people affected by breast cancer.

About you

You'll have significant experience working in relevant policy and evidence roles delivering change and be an experienced manager with great leadership skills.

You'll be an excellent communicator who is confident working with a range of people, from patients to government ministers. You'll be well organised and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. And your analytical skills and sound judgement will help ensure our policy and evidence work delivers for people affected by breast cancer.

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.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live - and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is based in our London office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you'll be asked to submit your anonymised CV.

If you've any questions regarding this role, please email in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 8 January 2024 at 9am.

Interview date 17 and 18 January 2024. Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.