Job Description
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Manager to join our Policy, Evidence and Influencing team to drive forward critical areas of our work and deliver change for people affected by breast cancer. These include early diagnosis, some aspects of treatment and medical research.
You will build strong relationships with external stakeholders that will enable you to influence effectively. You will work with colleagues across the team and organisation to take our priorities to supporters, their elected representatives and the media. Leading on specific policy areas, you will manage two Senior Policy Officers and contribute to the management of the wider Policy, Evidence and Influencing team, including planning and budgeting.
This role is offered on a 12 months fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
About you
With your considerable experience of working in relevant policy roles to deliver significant change, you will have solid experience of managing projects and people, be an excellent communicator, a strategic thinker and able to work independently. You will also have an excellent understanding of the policy landscape that Breast Cancer Now works in.
About us
We re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives - and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
This role is primarily based in our London office. However, in line with our hybrid working practice, full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Thursday 4 August 2022 at 09:00am.
Interview date Tuesday 16 August or Wednesday 17 August 2022.
Interviews will be virtual, via Microsoft Teams.
