The organisation:

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Ellwood Atfield has partnered with a leading Health charity to recruit for a new Senior (Regional) Policy and Influencing Officer. This role is a 3year fixed-term contract.

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The opportunity:

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This key role involves leading the development and delivery of influencing work on a national and regional level. It is a brand-new position within a growing team, enabling them to deliver their impactful work for those that they work to support. You’ll maintain knowledge of relevant services and care on a regional level in England, informing policy, building stakeholder relationships, and influencing change. Topics could include treatment waiting times and screening.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Developing policy/influencing materials – eg. briefings, documents, letters, and messaging.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant issues, the surrounding political environment and regional implications of these
• Analysing information on key issues, working with the Senior Insight Analyst to understand and use this data
• Monitoring and horizon scanning for opportunities to influence, and any challenges which may require action
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key regional stakeholders
• Working in partnership with other organisations to influence
• Supporting the press and PR team where appropriate on regional issues
• Ensuring insights from patients and healthcare professionals is used effectively in regional influencing work

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Experience required:

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• Previous experience in a similar role– ideally, policy with a regional/national focus for a health organisationand/or charity, and delivering change
• Previous experience undertakingresearch and analysing data
• Proven ability to write evidence-basedinfluencing material
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and advising on strategies to influence them
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

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Excellent benefits:

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• Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 (Remote) OR£35,000 to £38,000 (if London-based, hybrid)
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus 1day per year worked (up to 30)
• Employer pension contributions up to 8%
• Inclusive company culture with regular events and social clubs
• Access to learning, training, and development within the role

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit your CV via the form below. There is a quick turnaround, so please do not delay your application if you are interested!

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.