Policy Officer - London, United Kingdom - Gordon Yates

Gordon Yates

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Policy Officer
We are currently recruiting for a Policy Officer to start immediately on a 2 Month temporary contract; located in Tower Hill;
£18.66-£20.49 an hour

WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING FOR?
Our client is an established non-profit organisation; within healthcare

Dealing with professional standards and further training.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

To comprehensively support the College President's influencing and stakeholder engagement by helping identify opportunities and ensuring they are fully briefed and supported to achieve the maximum from them.

In line with strategic priorities, to support the College's influencing work by undertaking research, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Maintain a proactive watching brief on Strategic Communications areas relevant to the President's influencing and communications activity, including:
Keeping up to date on relevant Digital, External Affairs, Policy and Campaigns and Publishing work
Horizon scanning the external policy environment to identify areas for future Presidential engagement.
Under the oversight of the Head of Policy and Campaigns and in liaison with the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Manager, to work closely with colleagues in Strategic Communications to ensure that information is shared and opportunities for influencing and profile raising are not missed.
Ensure the President is comprehensively prepared for meetings, presentations and events by liaising with College departments, faculties, committees, leads, members and stakeholders to ensure this information is relevant, accurate and up to date, and drafting briefings, speaking notes and background materials, and carrying out own research, as necessary.
Liaise with the Personal Assistant to the President on the diary to ensure that requirements for briefings and other materials are identified in a timely manner, ensuring the purpose of the meeting or event, and goals for the College, are clear (e.g., agreed agenda, presentation topic, etc.)

ABOUT YOU

Proven ability to absorb, analyse and collate complex information, and communicate it clearly and concisely in different formats
Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to gather views and opinions
Proven ability to work independently as a member of a small team, working under pressure and managing several deadlines at the same time
Strong interest in and some experience of policy analysis, research and public policy development

**HOW DO I APPLY?