Senior Policy Officer (Health inequalities)
- BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
- Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Legal
Job Description
Do you have experience in policy? Are you passionate about driving change in health inequalities?
If so, you may be the Senior Policy Officer we need!
About the role
In this role you'll help to coordinate the health inequalities Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) workstream across the British Heart Foundation, supporting the delivery of an action plan and all related activities through the Health Inequalities Working Group.
With a special interest in cardiovascular health and/or health inequalities, you'll support the Health Policy Manager to research, develop and disseminate policy positions that support the BHF's ambitions in health inequalities.
You'll work closely with the Patient and Public Involvement Manager for Policy and Influencing to strengthen patient engagement in policy work and to diversify the range of voices the BHF works with.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
Excited by the role, but not sure you tick every box? You may need a little more help balancing your work and home life, so please feel free to explore the flexibility you may need with us at the application or interview stage.
About you
You'll have an active interest in Health and influencing Health Policy, able to drive forward a positive agenda of change for everyone affected by heart and circulatory disease.
With previous experience of policy work and a commitment to fighting health inequalities, you'll have excellent writing and analytical skills. You'll be experienced in policy development and desk research and able to work productively across different teams.
With strong communication and relationship building skills, you'll be able to work collaboratively in a friendly and busy team.
You'll be able to work on your own initiative, with strong time management and organisation skills. Additionally, you'll be able to prioritise a busy and complex workload effectively.
With previous stakeholder engagement experience, you'll be able to identify other partners within and outside of the sector as well as across the health system to engage with to drive change and achieve our objectives.
You will be strongly committed to the principles of EDI and be highly motivated to improve the health of disadvantaged and minoritized groups across the UK.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Shortlisting will be completed in the New Year by 6th January. Interviews will be held w/c 9th January, via MS Teams. A task will be included in the assessment, details for which will be shared when interviews are arranged so this can be completed ahead of the interview.
How to apply
It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview.
If so, you may be the Senior Policy Officer we need!
About the role
In this role you'll help to coordinate the health inequalities Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) workstream across the British Heart Foundation, supporting the delivery of an action plan and all related activities through the Health Inequalities Working Group.
With a special interest in cardiovascular health and/or health inequalities, you'll support the Health Policy Manager to research, develop and disseminate policy positions that support the BHF's ambitions in health inequalities.
You'll work closely with the Patient and Public Involvement Manager for Policy and Influencing to strengthen patient engagement in policy work and to diversify the range of voices the BHF works with.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
Excited by the role, but not sure you tick every box? You may need a little more help balancing your work and home life, so please feel free to explore the flexibility you may need with us at the application or interview stage.
About you
You'll have an active interest in Health and influencing Health Policy, able to drive forward a positive agenda of change for everyone affected by heart and circulatory disease.
With previous experience of policy work and a commitment to fighting health inequalities, you'll have excellent writing and analytical skills. You'll be experienced in policy development and desk research and able to work productively across different teams.
With strong communication and relationship building skills, you'll be able to work collaboratively in a friendly and busy team.
You'll be able to work on your own initiative, with strong time management and organisation skills. Additionally, you'll be able to prioritise a busy and complex workload effectively.
With previous stakeholder engagement experience, you'll be able to identify other partners within and outside of the sector as well as across the health system to engage with to drive change and achieve our objectives.
You will be strongly committed to the principles of EDI and be highly motivated to improve the health of disadvantaged and minoritized groups across the UK.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Shortlisting will be completed in the New Year by 6th January. Interviews will be held w/c 9th January, via MS Teams. A task will be included in the assessment, details for which will be shared when interviews are arranged so this can be completed ahead of the interview.
How to apply
It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview.
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