Policy and Public Affairs Manager job vacancy
Job details
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 23 February 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 28 February 2025, with final stage interviews scheduled for 5 March 2025.
| Salary | £53,793 per annum with pay progression up to £59,454 per annum within two years employment, plus excellent benefits |
| Location | Central London with flexible working |
| Hours | Full-time/35 hours per week |
| Contractual status | Permanent |
We’re looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead strategic policy development and influence government decision-making at the highest levels. The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a leading medical organisation, working in the heart of our External Affairs team the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will develop high-profile policy initiatives, drive impactful advocacy campaigns, and engage with senior stakeholders across government, the NHS, and the wider healthcare sector.
The successful candidate will be proactive and high performing, using your skill set and expertise to drive real change in healthcare policy, doing your part to contribute to our meaningful mission.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and lead a programme of relevant, well-evidenced and compelling policy outputs, with tangible and policy solutions aligned to what will make the biggest impact for RCR members and for patients.
- Manage a clear framework for policy development including horizon scanning, policy development and effective collaboration.
- Shape and deliver integrated policy influencing plans that result in policy impact in priority areas.
- Support the Policy Adviser and Public Affairs Officer as well as work with public affairs, press and social media colleagues to ensure the College is influential and respected.
- Craft external policy content as required including reports, briefings, speeches, blogs, web content and presentations.
- Engage with sector partners and clinicians (e.g. via policy roundtables) to achieve consensus and guidance on particular topics
What you’ll need:
- Experience of influencing and effecting change in government policy.
- Sound knowledge of political and parliamentary process and procedure.
- Experience writing impactful policy papers and consultation responses.
- Good working knowledge of the health policy agenda.
- Experience working with a press office function.
- Ability to translate complex policy content into succinct and clear messages.
- Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, co-ordinate and develop a team.
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How to apply
To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.
Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:
HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW
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