AMR Senior Policy Advisor

Amber Employment Services; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A public-sector aligned organization is seeking an AMR Senior Policy Advisor for a 6-month temporary contract in the UK. This full-time role offers hybrid working and a chance to impact AMR policy. You will lead policy development, engage with various stakeholders, and represent the organization at key meetings. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as well as experience in policy development within a public-sector context.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to impact national and international policy

Qualifications

• Experience of developing policy in a government or public-sector environment.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AMR policy development and delivery across government.
• Support international AMR policy positions.
• Represent the team at domestic and international meetings.

Skills

Ability to grasp complex concepts quickly

Excellent communication skills

Engaging and negotiating with stakeholders

Time management

Critical thinking and sound judgement

Project leadership

Job description

AMR Senior Policy Advisor

Contract : 6 months temporary

Salary : £46,060

Hours : Full-time

Working pattern : Hybrid

The Role

We’re recruiting an AMR Senior Policy Advisor to join a busy policy team within a public‑sector–aligned organisation. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of national policy delivery on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), supporting a One Health approach across government and stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for leading, advising on, and coordinating AMR policy, contributing to both domestic and international initiatives, and helping to shape the UK’s long‑term AMR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead AMR policy development and delivery across government, promoting a One Health approach
• Support the maintenance, promotion, and evolution of domestic and international AMR policy positions
• Prepare high-quality written and oral briefings, submissions, parliamentary questions, and ministerial correspondence
• Develop and deliver international engagement plans, supporting bilateral and multilateral AMR priorities
• Represent the team at domestic and international meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events
• Oversee the creation and delivery of AMR communication materials and activities, in collaboration with communications colleagues
• Monitor and report on progress under the national AMR action plan

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable ability to grasp complex concepts quickly
• Experience of developing policy in a government or public‑sector environment
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment where time management and prioritisation are essential
• A self‑starter who can lead projects, apply critical thinking and sound judgement, and work independently and collaboratively

What’s on Offer

• Full‑time temporary 6 month assignment, hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on national and international AMR policy
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

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