The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is the national membership organisation for the health and medical research charity world, influencing the policy and research environments by harnessing the collective strengths of our members, to demonstrate the sector’s positive impact on health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small but highly influential policy and public affairs team at the heart of the medical research community. You will work with other members of the team and engage with our member charities to develop and communicate AMRC policy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be highly organised, educated to degree level with ability for grasping and communicating complex issues. You’ll need to be self-disciplined, adaptable and able to thrive in a busy environment with lots of challenges and tight deadlines. Experience and understanding of the role of medical research charities and the biomedical research environment in the UK are desirable, but not essential.

This job may suit someone with experience of working in a science; biomedical research or health policy environment, looking to rapidly develop their skills and experience and gain greater exposure to the medical research community.

The full job decription can be viewed on here: http://www.amrc.org.uk/publications/policy-officer-job-description-2017.