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Are you passionate about driving change in government, promoting British Heart Foundation's (BHF) mission to fund life-saving science, and advocating for the millions of people living in the UK with a heart and circulatory disease? If so, you may be the Policy Officer we need! BHF's Policy and Public Affairs team exists to build support amongst decision makers so we can address key issues relevant to cardiovascular research, health and care, public health, and the wider charity environment.
Job Responsibility:
Research, develop and disseminate policy positions to support BHF’s strategic aim to achieve the best health outcomes for those living with cardiovascular disease
Acquire a solid understanding of topics relevant to our health policy portfolio in England, particularly those aspects most directly tied to improving the detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Research and draft new policy positions
Proactively identify gaps and opportunities
Work closely with colleagues in Public Affairs and Communications to drive change based on policy positions
Requirements:
Experience working in policy development, health and care, or a related field
Knowledge of healthcare systems in England, health and care policy and/or experience of working in a research environment
Proactive approach to planning your own workload, ensuring effective time management and meet deadlines
Excellent research and analysis skills
A desire to work as part of a team and contribute to team activities
Able to take a flexible approach to work within a matrixed team
A willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills
Able to develop good working relationships with senior managers and colleagues
Relevant stakeholder engagement experience
Able to identify other partners within/outside the sector to engage with to drive policy change