Policy Adviser

THE KINGS FUND; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Policy Adviser to shape health and social care policy. This role involves engaging with key stakeholders, conducting impactful research, and influencing national policy debates. You'll work in a dynamic environment, addressing pressing health issues while collaborating with experts. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the sector, with a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements. Join a team dedicated to improving health and care for all, and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of public health policy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in health and care policy or public affairs.
• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and monitor health and care developments.
• Draft briefings and deliver presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Policy Research

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Public Policy or Related Field

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

The King’s Fund

Help us to shape health and social care policy and practice

The King’s Fund is a leading charity working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible care is available to all.

Policy Adviser, Responsive policy team

Salary:£39,768 - £47,479 p.a.

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week (would consider flexible working, including job share and compressed hours, and less than full time hours with minimum of 28 per week)

Location: Central London / hybrid (see below)

The Policy Adviser role is an opportunity to join our dynamic and fast-paced team working on issues at the top of the political agenda.

The King’s Fund is a respected independent voice in the health and care sector with a strong reputation for authoritative analysis and a track-record of informing national policy. As health and care services face significant challenges on multiple fronts, we are looking for a Policy Adviser to deliver part of our work programme responding to and influencing key policy developments.

It is a varied role. A typical week could include undertaking policy research, monitoring health and care policy developments, delivering presentations and meeting stakeholders, or drafting a briefing, all with the aim of influencing the national policy debate.

The successful applicant will be part of The King’s Fund’s responsive policy function, a dedicated team focused on emerging policy issues. The team works with colleagues from across the organisation and plays a key role working between our Policy and Communications functions to influence the health and care debate.

We are seeking candidates with prior professional experience in influencing the development of health and care policy or in a health-related public affairs role, with excellent analytical skills, an ability to articulate complex issues in an accessible form, and good knowledge of the Westminster political system. Candidates should be comfortable with simple data analysis and visualisation. Most importantly, candidates should be excited about working on a broad range of health and social care issues at pace.

In return, we are offering the opportunity to work on some of the biggest policy issues facing the nation, collaborating with experts, in a friendly and supportive charity.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community.We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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Eligibility

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

No agencies please.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 19 May at 9am.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Interviews will be held on 5 June- please tell us when applying if this date would not be possible. The role is available to commence immediately thereafter.

Equality of opportunity

The King’s Fund is committed to equal opportunities in all its activities, and appointments will be determined solely on merit. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including those from minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities.