Overview
This new and influential policy and public affairs adviser will join a team dedicated to using evidence, lived experience and stories to drive change in health and social care for disabled people with complex needs. The role involves shaping evidence-based policy positions, engaging with key stakeholders, and securing meaningful improvements in care policy.
Responsibilities
* Lead Sense’s health and social care policy priorities and influence wider organisational influencing strategies.
* Develop evidence‑based policy positions in partnership with disabled people with complex needs.
* Analyse emerging legislation, government strategies and regulatory changes across health, social care and integrated care systems.
* Build strong relationships with policymakers, national and regional health bodies, local authorities, regulators and sector partners.
* Represent Sense at external meetings, roundtables and advisory groups.
* Advise senior leaders on health and social care policy developments and strategic opportunities.
* Support colleagues across the organisation to understand policy issues and their implications.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong understanding of UK health and social care policy, health and care structures, and integrated care systems.
* Experience developing policy positions, producing briefings and responding to consultations.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences.
* Experience influencing or engaging with policymakers, government officials or health system leaders at national and regional levels.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Travel Requirement
Willingness to travel to London and Westminster as needed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential.
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