Senior Policy Adviser - London, United Kingdom - Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for TWO Senior Policy Advisers with a keen interest in health policy to work within our dedicated Policy & Campaigns Team and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

One of these Policy Advisor roles will focus on research and healthcare.

The other role has a more generalist brief which will cover other issues of relevance to people living with MND, such as welfare support and accessible housing.

Please see the job descriptions for full details of each vacancy.

Following our success with the United to End MND and Scrap 6 Months campaigns, as a Policy Adviser, you will help to build upon those successes with the team, taking these campaigns, and others forward; ensuring that our work makes a substantial difference to people living with and effected by MND.

You will be responsible for identifying, researching, and developing policy positions on a range of public issues important to the MND Association.

Acting as a representative to external stakeholders, including government, private contractors in welfare, academics, think tanks, charities, and professional bodies.

Keeping up to date with policy developments is vital as you support work to influence decision-makers.

These roles will see you manage the Association's policy areas, leading on engagement, setting the agenda, deciding priorities, and taking them forward to improve Government policy.

What are we looking for?

You will need to understand UK political systems, including Government departments, Westminster, and the Devolved Nations as the scope of these roles covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

We are looking for knowledge of current health, disability and welfare policy structures, ways of working, and related issues. You will also have experience of outcome-focussed research and policy development and analysis.

Your key skills will include strong analytical and research skills, the ability to analyse and comment on complex issues, good interpersonal, influencing and negotiation, and excellent communication.

Closing Date 21 March 2023

Interview/Start Dates
Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, and competency-based interview/s.

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