Age UK’s Influencing division is hiring a Policy Manager on a fixed-term contract.

You will influence decision makers, develop public policy proposals, manage policy projects and provide specialist support to colleagues on the subject area of ‘connected communities’ based on analysis, evidence and expertise.

You will commission and manage a significant policy research project to better understand the place-based barriers undermining older people’s abilities to connect with their communities. Through engagement with older people, local Age UKs and other stakeholders, you will identify effective policy interventions and develop an influencing strategy to strengthen the development of key local infrastructure that can help build social connections.

We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week (currently Wednesdays). 

Must Haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P

Experience

• Direct experience of working on policy issues related to age-friendly communities. (A/I)

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions. (A/I/P)
• The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines. (A/I/P)
• The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas. (I/P)
• Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change. (A)
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences. (A/P)
• Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships. (I/P)
• A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships. (I/P)
• The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals. (I/P)

We offer a generous benefits package.