Senior Policy Adviser
RCN UK HQ (London), with opportunities for flexible hours, home and hybrid working. Permanent contract, 1.0 FTE post (35 hours).
At the Royal College of Nursing we're an optimistic organisation. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – we see the infinite possibilities for a brighter future.
Role
As Senior Policy Adviser at the RCN, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and functions across the organisation, leading complex policy development and influencing change to public policy in England and across the UK. You will work with research, public affairs and nursing practice to identify key issues, risks and opportunities for the nursing profession, use insights to design policy work programmes and develop robust positioning to test with members, colleagues and stakeholders, and create compelling evidence‑based policy narratives and targeted recommendations.
You will build strong relationships with peers at Royal Colleges, Trade Unions, Government departments and other organisations across the health and social care sector, using those relationships to influence change, identify opportunities for collaboration and bring insight into the organisation.
Person
You must demonstrate experience of analysing external policy and the political landscape in the UK to identify issues and levers for change. You should be able to produce detailed, consistently high‑quality policy and data analysis, and policy recommendations supported by a credible evidence‑based case for change. Demonstrable experience of providing analysis and developing policy positions and recommendations is essential. You must be able to foster strong professional relationships internally and externally and encourage close collaboration across the organisation. Experience managing competing priorities and thriving in a fast‑paced environment is required.
What We Offer You
We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning and development opportunities and an award‑winning health and wellbeing programme. Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break, plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave packages. Our pay structure has annual progression until the top of the scale; new employees typically start at the first point of the salary range, although higher salaries may be negotiated based on skills, experience and current salary. The hybrid working model allows up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home, with at least 40% of time spent working in person. Further flexibility to the advertised locations may be available upon discussion.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable our members to have their voice heard by all UK governments and to achieve the best outcomes for them and their patients. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities as a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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