Senior Policy Manager (Analysis Lead)

Academy-of-Medical-Sciences; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension and wellbeing programmes

Cycle-to-work

Descripción de la vacante

The Academy of Medical Sciences in London is seeking a policy analytics professional to lead analytical work within the Analysis Function. The role focuses on evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, modelling and evaluation to inform health and science policy decisions.

You will report to the Head of Policy Analysis, coordinate cross‑functional projects, manage rapid response work, and build external analytical partnerships with government and research partners.

Formación

• Extensive experience in analytical or evidence functions.
• Expertise in analytical methods such as evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, modelling or forecasting.
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to non-technical partners.
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert advice to support policy analysis and strategy.
• Lead rapid response and horizon scanning activities.
• Manage analytical projects: evidence synthesis, modelling, evaluation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and ensure timely reporting to Head of Policy Analysis.
• Engage with government, think tanks and research networks to build external credibility.
• Support external affairs in analytical activities and outputs.

Conocimientos

Analytical experience

Policy analysis

Evidence synthesis

Stakeholder engagement

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £69,080

Role duration: Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance)

Summary Purpose - what you will be achieving:

The Policy Directorate brings together the Academy’s policy, analysis and external affairs functions to address major science and health policy issues in the UK and internationally. The Directorate works as a single, coordinated team, focusing resources on priority areas, applying strategic approaches, generating high‑quality evidence and insights, and engaging effectively with government, stakeholders and partners to inform decision‑making and influence policy.

You will work in the Academy’s new Analysis Function, which ensures that policy development, external engagement, and rapid response work are consistently underpinned by high‑quality analytical insight. Reporting to the Head of Policy Analysis, you will lead activities in a team that spans qualitative and quantitative methods, evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, policy modelling and evaluation.

You will work within the Policy Directorate (including the Policy Development and External Affairs functions) to improve the quality and impact of policy recommendations, and ensure decision-makers can rely on timely, trusted analysis.

About the role - what you will be doing:

1. Provide expert advice and guidance in support of policy analysis

• Work with the Head of Policy Analysis to develop the Analysis Function’s strategy, operating model, standards, governance and ways of working.
• Work with Policy Managers to agree strategies for evidence gathering in support of policy priorities.
• Advise on risks, uncertainties, and the implications of emerging scientific and technological trends as they pertain to the conduct of medical sciences and the health service.

2. Lead the Policy Directorate’s ‘rapid response’ function

• Lead the process of developing rapid responses to emerging policy opportunities.
• Oversee horizon scanning activities to ensure opportunities for rapid response are identified and planned for at early stages.
• Work with the Policy Directorate to agree, manage and quality assure rapid response projects.
• Where rapid response work has been commissioned by external organisations (e.g. government, arm’s length bodies), ensure their project needs are defined and addressed.
• Ensure rapid response outputs are underpinned by high‑quality analysis.

3. Project manage analytical activities

• Lead the Academy’s policy analysis projects, determining the best methodological approaches to gathering evidence that will inform policy development and external affairs.
• Manage the design and delivery of evidence syntheses, horizon scanning, modelling, impact assessments, stakeholder insight analysis, and evaluation.
• Lead colleagues in the Analysis Function to coordinate project planning and evidence‑gathering activities.
• Support the Analysis Function with commissioning external analysis where appropriate.
• Regularly report on project progress, risks and issues to the Head of Policy Analysis.

4. Build analytical partnerships and external credibility

• Engage with analytical teams across government (e.g., DHSC, NHS England, UKRI, ONS), the charity sector, research funders and national academies.
• Engage with academic experts, methodologists, research networks and data holders to strengthen analytical depth.
• Represent the Academy in analytical or evidence‑focused fora.
• Work with the External Affairs team to support external activities.

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 9 November 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will likely be held w/c Monday 23 November 2026.

If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact Daniel Wake at [e-mail].

Essential

• Extensive experience working in analytical or evidence functions.
• Expertise in a range of analytical methods, such as: evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, behavioural insights, data analysis, evaluation, modelling, or forecasting.
• Experience in ensuring analytical quality assurance and establishing or applying analytical standards.
• Proven ability to engage with and communicate complex analytical findings clearly for non‑technical system partners, including government and sector representatives.
• Experience with working at pace and managing a range of projects.
• Good understanding of the UK science, research and health policy landscape and how evidence informs decision‑making.

Desirable

• Previous work in a science, health, research or public policy environment (e.g., government, national academy, think tank, research funder).
• Experience with managing budgets and commissioning research.

Download the job description.

We offer a competitive and evolving benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work–life balance, including:

Competitive salary and pension

26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year

Hybrid and flexible working

Health, wellbeing and employee support programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme and everyday benefits

Structured learning and development

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Enhanced occupational sick pay.

A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period.