The role
Starting Salary: £34,000 to £37,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week FTE, we will consider flexible hours & 3 or 4 day week working.
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those living with Crohn's and Colitis? At Crohn’s & Colitis UK, we are seeking a dedicated Policy Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our policy and public affairs initiatives in alignment with our strategic objectives and UK-wide influencing priorities. As a Policy Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our policy and public affairs engagement plans that ensure a strong and influential voice for individuals affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Working closely with the Head of Policy and Campaigns and the Policy Manager, you will actively engage in effective policy development and advocacy efforts, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of people across the UK. Join our team and be a driving force in creating positive change for those impacted by these conditions.
This role will require some attendance at Scottish Parliament and Government offices for face-to-face meetings.
About you
As part of this role, you will show your ability to:
- develop and deliver evidence-based policy initiatives to transform services
- build and maintain relationships with decision makers across Scotland and Northern Ireland
- communicate with them succinctly and effectively to amplify our voice
- keep track of policy developments in Scotland and Northern Ireland
- use your knowledge of health policy and build networks to change systems.
Together, we will achieve better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. 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. The role requires some attendance at meetings at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and the charity meets four times a year at our office in Hatfield for our 'All Staff Together' days.
Recruitment pack
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How to apply
Closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 – 9am.
If you want to apply for this role, please provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement to jobs@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
If you have questions or would like to have a conversation before formally applying, please contact Thomas Preece – Recruiting Manager at Thomas.preece@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
