Policy Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national cancer charity is seeking a Senior Regional Policy and Influencing Officer to shape its regional policy agenda. This role involves working with Integrated Care Boards and Cancer Alliances to influence breast cancer services. Candidates should have a strong background in policy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement, along with excellent communication skills. The charity offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Meaningful induction period

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or influencing role.
• Skilled in analysing research and data to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policy briefings and communications for regional stakeholders.
• Conduct horizon scanning and data analysis for NHS trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional healthcare partners.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Senior Regional Policy and Influencing Officer


Location: London (Hybrid - up to 3 days remote)
Salary: £35,000 - £41,500 per annum
Contract: 3-Year Fixed Term
Sector: National Cancer Charity

The Opportunity

As Senior Regional Policy and Influencing Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the charity's regional policy agenda. Working closely with healthcare systems such as Integrated Care Boards and Cancer Alliances, you'll be responsible for leading strategic influencing work to improve breast cancer services in your region.

You'll join a dynamic and collaborative policy, evidence and influencing team, and will work cross-functionally with experts in research, public health, service delivery, and communications to ensure the charity's policy goals are driven forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policy briefings, letters, and communications tailored to key regional stakeholders.
• Conduct horizon scanning and data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in your NHS region.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regional healthcare bodies and external partners.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure regional activity aligns with national strategy.
• Represent the charity at external events and meetings, providing insight and gathering feedback from patients, clinicians, and partners.
• Champion the use of lived experience and professional expertise in shaping policy recommendations.
• Support media and public affairs activity in your region, working alongside PR and press colleagues when appropriate.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in a policy, public affairs or influencing role.
• Skilled in analysing research and data to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex policy ideas.
• Confident in stakeholder engagement, especially with senior healthcare leaders and policy-makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organisational and project management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience developing media responses or acting as a spokesperson.
• Understanding of or experience within the charity sector.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Deep understanding of UK health policy and how it is implemented.
• Familiarity with NHS England and regional healthcare structures, including Integrated Care Boards.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £41,500.
• Hybrid working model - up to 3 days working from home.
• A meaningful induction period based in their London office, ensuring strong support and integration into the team.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.