Policy Officer

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a full-time Policy Officer to drive policy development and lead specific projects. The role includes commissioning research, producing reports, and engaging with stakeholders, offering autonomy and professional growth opportunities within a supportive team. Located in Barbican, London, this hybrid role emphasizes well-being and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and research.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across various sectors.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specific policy projects and drive policy development.
• Commission research and develop policy positions.
• Represent the organization in cross-sector policy groups.

Skills

Policy development

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

Location: Barbican, Greater London (Hybrid)

Salary expectation: £32,716

This is a full-time role

About the role

The purpose of this role is to drive policy development across our policy priority areas. The Policy Officer will lead on specific policy projects, commissioning research, developing policy positions, and producing reports and consultation responses.

This role will cover a broad range of issues across one of our strategic goals – prevention and diagnosis; access to treatment; and living well with arthritis. Our approach considers the needs of people of all ages who have arthritis.

The Policy Officer will also contribute to the wider work of the team, working closely with colleagues in the Nations Teams, the Research Directorate and the wider charity, including by representing us on cross-sector policy groups, drafting briefings, and participating in events and conferences.

We’ll give you autonomy, variety and challenge with opportunities to work with inspirational campaigners, attend events in Parliament and meet senior stakeholders in Government. We’re a supportive team who will value your well-being and professional development.