Policy Officer - London, United Kingdom - Dementia UK

Dementia UK

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Department:
Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs

Location:
Hybrid working - between home and our office in Aldgate, London

Hours of work:
Full-time 37.5 hours

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
£33,000

Closing date:
Sunday 4th June 11:59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

Pension - 8% contribution
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Background

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family.

Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one.

Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.

About the role

This is an exciting new role as a Policy Officer (Post-Diagnostic Support) at Dementia UK, where you will play a crucial role in driving our long-term policy and influencing strategy in alignment with our strategic plan.

As a member of our dedicated Policy, Campaigns, and Public Affairs team, you will act as a lead on areas of public policy that affect structures of post diagnostic support for people living dementia, their carers and loved ones.

You will play a pivotal role in advocating for improvements to legislation, public policies, and statutory services on behalf of individuals affected by dementia in the UK.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and analysing policy developments while establishing external relationships to bolster policy initiatives and enhance Dementia UK's prospects of effecting policy change.

Working closely with the Insights and Evaluation team, Research team, and the broader Clinical Directorate, you will conduct and interpret both qualitative and quantitative research.

Your findings will inform the creation of comprehensive public policy documents, reports, briefings, and consultation responses on behalf of the organisation.

If you're excited about this opportunity and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you

Our culture and benefits

We value our people so it's important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential.

You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to not only use but develop your skills.

We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 8% pensions contribution alongside an environment where you can collaborate, be respected and thrive.

Dementia UK are proud to be Disability Confident Committed.