Full or part-time from 4 days a week

We are looking for a Head of UK Policy to oversee the implementation of our strategic priority to influence policy and practice, to improve the lives of patients, the public, and communities in a way that aligns with our values and exploits synergies with our other strategic priorities.

Advising the Academy’s Council and SLT of key gaps and opportunities, you’ll maximise the impact of our work to inform and influence evidence-based decision making in Government and other key organisations across the public, private and charitable sector.

You’ll lead the UK Policy team of five staff who develop and deliver these programmes and work in partnership with other parts of the Academy, particularly the Communications and Patient/Public Engagement Teams.

We will look to you to harness the Academy’s strengths (including our Fellowship) to inform and drive change that supports our vision of good health for all supported by the best research and evidence, building on our track record of influencing policy in health and research, which underpins our mission and our reputation.

You will take the lead on work that supports evidence-based decision making by others - influencing the strategic priorities of organisations across the public, private and charitable sectors; legislation; and research funding allocations.

To be successful, you’ll need excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to demonstrate integrity, innovative thinking and sound decision making.

In addition to a competitive salary and an excellent holiday allowance, a superb, flexible working environment is on offer.

Benefits:

Salary progression framework

Hybrid and agile working

29 days' annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays

Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%)

Life assurance

Season ticket travel loan (interest free)

Family friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work)

Subscription to Headspace and Class pass

Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 16 January 2024.

Interview date: w/c 22 January 2024.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.