Senior Policy Manager Equity & Equality

Job title:

Senior Policy Manager Equity & Equality

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Description:Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.Our research and policy work is focused on addressing four key themes key to delivering the best possible end of life experience for all – physical and mental health and wellbeing; financial security; relationships, carers and bereavement; and equity and equality in end of life experience.As the Senior Policy Manager Equity & Equality, you will work closely with the Associate Director for Policy and Public Affairs England to set the strategic direction for the England PPA team, and to deliver its operational plan, as well as deputising for them when required.You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining an expert overview of evidence and policy relating to equity and equality and end of life experience and leading the development of key related projects to ensure that issues of equity and equality as they relate to those affected by dying, death and bereavement are at the heart of contemporary policy debates.

• Analysing and responding to policy developments within UK Parliament, Government and other public bodies at both national and local level and assessing the impact on the equity and equality of people affected by dying, death and bereavement.

• Developing and maintaining a close relationship with the Marie Curie research team, and other researchers, and collaborating with them to develop the evidence base for key policy projects – including through commissioning new research as needed.

• As a Marie Curie spokesperson on policy and public affairs issues relating to equity and equality at the end of life, represent and convey its views through media interviews, speaking engagements, and through public affairs activities with senior policy decisionmakers at national and local level

• Managing staff and deputising for the Associate Director for Policy & Public Affairs England as required.

Key Criteria:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to strategically influence and negotiate

• Understanding of equity and equality policy issues at national and local levels

• Experience of seeking to influence policy or practice on a social issue

• Experience of leading and managing staff and projects or programmes

• Proven track record of securing support from, and understanding the role of the media in policy and public affairs work

• Awareness of the stages of research methodologies or processes involved in research

• Outstanding organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, to prioritise workload and work under pressure to achieve tight schedules and deadlines

Please see the full job description .Application & Interview ProcessAs part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.Close date for applications: Monday 2nd September 2024.1st stage interviews: w/c 16th September.Salary: £43,250 – 48,048 + £3,500 London Weighting allowance where applicableContract: PermanentBased: This is a hybrid role based in London with occasional travel and overnight stays to other parts of the UK. You will be expected to work at least one day per week in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens and have the option of working flexibly and from home on other days.Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets

• Continuous professional development opportunities.

• Industry-leading training programmes

• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

• Access to Blue Light Card membership

• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests toAbout Us:Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Expected salary

£43250 – 48048 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 01:15:45 GMT

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