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Comment by Mubeen Bhutta on July 10, 2009 at 12:12pm

BHF Policy Officer vacancy

The British Heart Foundation is seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join our award-winning Policy and Advocacy Team.

The primary function of the Policy Officer role is to provide expert briefings on a range of medical research, treatment and heart health issues and help to maintain the BHF’s position as the leading heart charity in the UK. You will also be required to prepare responses to consultations, provide an external environment scanning service within a defined number of portfolio areas and provide research and advice to support strategic planning and external communication initiatives.

You will have strong experience in policy development, proven complex problem solving skills and first-class interpersonal communication skills to influence, persuade and present to a wide audience. Your background will ideally be from a science or medical research perspective with a sound knowledge of the health sector and key issues it faces. Most importantly, you will have a desire to make your mark on UK health policy.

Closing date: 23 July 2009, full information and how to apply at https://jobs.bhf.org.uk/BHF/Vacancies/VacancyDetails.asp?VacancyID=38

Comment by Jonathan Dearth on March 31, 2009 at 2:22pm

Job alert - Policy Officer - £33k - health campaign

The role:

To develop and promote policy positions, specifically focussing on the campaign’s health and social issues throughout the UK.

To work closely with key policy representatives across the sector and represent the campaign in discussions with central, devolved and local government bodies.

To undertake a wide range of lobbying and influencing activities with the UK government to promote improvement in services.

The candidate:

A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in policy analysis.

An interest in health policy and a desire to create change through campaigning and lobbying.