Policy Officer - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Cancer Research

Yorkshire Cancer Research

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Job Title:
Policy Officer

Working For:
Yorkshire Cancer Research

Location:
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (hybrid)

Length of Contract:
Permanent

Job Details
Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest regional cancer charity in England.

For 98 years, the charity has been dedicated to funding research that has led to improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, and we are committed to saving lives in Yorkshire.

The rates of people who are diagnosed with this life-changing disease are greater in our region than in most other parts of England.

Yorkshire Cancer Research exists to reduce these health inequalities, improve treatment and ensure that people in Yorkshire live healthier and longer lives, free from cancer.

We are implementing an innovative and ambitious new strategy to ensure our work generates a significant impact for people across Yorkshire.

Through our pioneering services funding, we are ensuring that even more patients benefit across our prevention, diagnosis and treatment workstreams.

However, in order for these innovations and improvements to be available to everyone in Yorkshire - no matter who needs them, or where in Yorkshire they live - they need to be integrated into standard care and therefore we need to influence policy change at a national level.

We have an exciting opportunity in our growing team for a Policy Officer.

With a real passion for policy, you will be responsible for using the latest evidence and insight to drive the creation of policies, position statements and key messages.

You will also support the development of campaigns and external communications in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team.

This role would suit someone who has demonstrable experience in a policy role, preferably within a health setting.

A strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills, you will be adept at sifting out the essential elements from complex information, integrating ideas and presenting information to others in an accessible way.

You will have a proactive and creative approach to policy and campaign development.

You will also have a good understanding of local and national government, the health care system, the current health policy landscape and UK parliamentary processes.

For more information please visit the careers section on our website.
Here you will find the role profile for this position which details the key responsibilities and person specification.

Application Details
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact us.

Closing Date: 30 April 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£27,500.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits: