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Policy and Public Affairs Manager at World Cancer Research Fund International

Company
World Cancer Research Fund International
Position
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Expiry Date
02 Oct 2022
Salary
GBP34000 - GBP36000
Posted on
22 Sep 2022
Categories

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

  • Permanent
  • Salary: £34,000–36,000 per annum, plus benefits
  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week. We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week
  • London N1 9FW
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Key dates

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 2 October 2022

Interviews: Tuesday 11 October 2022 and Wednesday 12 October 2022 (to be confirmed)

World Cancer Research Fund International is the world's leading authority on cancer prevention through diet, weight and physical activity. We commission and interpret research, lead and unify a network of cancer charities with a global reach, influence policy at the highest level, and are trusted advisers to governments and other official bodies from around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Manager to develop and promote policy positions on nutrition and physical activity policy based on research and evidence, and engage with key stakeholders such as the World Health Organization on World Cancer Research Fund's priority areas, as well as providing information on expansion into possible new policy areas.

A key role of the Policy and Public Affairs Manager is to lead and manage the policy position development and analysis activities of the Policy and Public Affairs Department, including evidence reviews requiring a high level of technical competence in understanding the effects and effectiveness of policy actions.

The Policy and Public Affairs manager works in partnership with key stakeholders and seeks to harness influencing opportunities at global, regional and national level. The Policy and Public Affairs Manager develops evidence-informed outputs and manages an external group of advisers – our Policy Advisory Group. The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will deputise for the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and undertake delegated responsibilities when required.

Required skills and experience include:

  • reviewing, assessing and/or evaluating the impacts of public health actions.
  • writing for an external audience (such as reports, policy briefs, newsletter articles, or academic papers).
  • project management and/or planning projects.
  • managing external stakeholders, including members of the research community and civil society organisations.
  • reviewing, assessing and/or evaluating the impacts of public health actions.
  • Experience of identifying and promoting influencing opportunities at international, regional and national level is also required.

Candidates should have a master's degree in public health, health policy (eg policies on cancer, non-communicable diseases, food, obesity, physical activity and/or alcohol) or human nutrition (alternative relevant subjects will also be considered).

Application details

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@wcrf.org or HR, World Cancer Research Fund International, 140 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9FW by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund International and equip you for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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