About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, capable and experienced individual to join our dynamic Policy and Public Affairs Team. The postholder will play a key role in developing credible, evidence‑based policy proposals and influencing UK governments, NHS organisations and other relevant bodies to adopt them.

Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collating and analysing existing qualitative and quantitative research to generate policy proposals and facilitate their implementation.
• Conducting and/or commissioning new research, such as survey work or interviews, to fill evidence gaps where necessary in support of policy and influencing work.
• Proposing and implementing influencing plans related to policy work, including meeting stakeholders and developing influencing materials.
• Preparing and drafting responses to consultations and reports relevant to the work of Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) and the College, ensuring responses are evidence-based and in line with on-going policy work and strategy.
• Developing effective and impactful briefings for meetings, events and engagements where necessary; ensuring that information is presented in concise, clear and accurate information.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised and able to deliver high-quality work at pace while effectively managing competing priorities. You will be eager to learn and confident in building strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have demonstrable experience of developing credible, deliverable and evidence-based policy proposals, alongside experience of conducting and collating quantitative and/or qualitative research to support policy development. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to use research and evidence to effectively influence senior stakeholders.

A good understanding of current UK health policy and the wider health policy environment is essential.

You will need to be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.