Policy & Campaigns Support Officer

Veterinary Medicines Directorate; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Policy Support Officer for its legislation team. The ideal candidate will support policy and legislative work related to veterinary medicines, advise stakeholders, and manage complex initiatives. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. This full-time role offers a salary between £44,228 and £45,928, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly.
• Experience managing a varied workload in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of complex issues.
• Confidence in presenting complex information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn in-house software.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine regulation in the UK is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, implementation, and review of veterinary medicine policy.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project management for complex policy initiatives.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpret complex information

Manage varied workload

Strong analytical skills

Present information convincingly

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Policy Support Officer – Legislation Team

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the UK. We are looking for a Policy Support Officer to work at the heart of the VMD’s policy and legislative work on the authorisation, use, and manufacture of veterinary medicines. The role supports the development and implementation of policy and legislation, advises stakeholders on requirements, and works within a project environment to manage the emerging legislative landscape across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Support the creation, implementation and review of veterinary medicine policy and legislation.
• Advise and engage with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project management activities and contribute to complex policy initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications & skills

• Proven ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly to others.
• Experience managing a varied workload in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to develop a sound working knowledge of complex issues.
• Confidence in presenting complex information convincingly to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and a quick learner for in‑house software.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine regulation in the UK and Northern Ireland is an asset.

Position details

Location: Liverpool; Salary: £44,228 per annum, rising to £45,928; Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 35 hours a week; Permanent. Flexible working arrangements are available.