Senior Policy & Engagement Leader

Charity People; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 55.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Descrizione del lavoro

British Pharmacological Society is seeking a Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement to provide senior leadership for policy, engagement and communications across the organisation. The role partners with the Director of Scientific Programmes to shape priorities and influence external voices.

You will co-lead the communications function, develop policy priorities, build stakeholder relationships and lead teams to deliver impactful engagement initiatives.

Competenze

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering policy, stakeholder engagement, membership or community strategies.
• Experience of leading complex, cross-organisational work involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
• Experience of translating organisational strategy into clear plans, budgets, objectives and measures of success.
• Experience of building trusted relationships with members, volunteers, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting committees, boards, advisory groups or similar governance structures.
• Experience of developing evidence-based policy or advocacy outputs, such as consultation responses, position statements and briefings.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience of making complex information clear and accessible for different audiences.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver integrated policy, membership and engagement plans aligned with the Society’s strategy.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear plans, budgets, team objectives and measures of success.
• Advise the Director, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and committees on policy, membership and engagement.
• Lead the Society’s policy framework and produce evidence-based briefings, consultation responses and position statements.
• Build relationships with policymakers, learned societies, strategic partners and other influential stakeholders.
• Lead and support relevant committees and advisory groups, ensuring strong governance and effective delivery.
• Shape an inclusive engagement strategy that enables members and volunteers to connect, contribute and influence the Society’s work.
• Oversee engagement with industry, clinical and early-career communities, alongside the Ambassadors Scheme, grants and public engagement programmes.
• Lead membership development, using insight and feedback to improve recruitment, retention, progression and member value.
• Co‑lead the communications function with the Senior Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, ensuring clear, accessible and consistent messaging.
• Represent the Society externally and develop partnerships that strengthen its reach, influence and impact.
• Line‑manage and develop the Membership and Awards Manager and Community Engagement Officer, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performing team.
• Manage team priorities, budgets, grants, suppliers and other resources, ensuring value for money and effective risk management.
• Contribute to cross‑organisational planning, improvement and leadership as a member of the senior management team.

Formazione

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

British Pharmacological Society is seeking a Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement to provide senior leadership for policy, engagement and communications across the organisation. The role partners with the Director of Scientific Programmes to shape priorities and influence external voices.

You will co-lead the communications function, develop policy priorities, build stakeholder relationships and lead teams to deliver impactful engagement initiatives.