Policy Manager

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead on and support a wide range of policy-related work. The post is a maternity cover, 9-month fixed term contract (with a possible 3-month extension).

The Policy Manager will play an active part in the HFEAs Policy Team, based in the Scientific Policy side of the team, by leading on policy-related work and providing scientific policy advice both internally and externally as required. This role is focused primarily on Scientific Policy work but will also undertake non-scientific Manager-level Policy work. This post reports to the Scientific Policy Manager and line manages the Scientific Policy Officer., A key part of this role isleading on HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon-scanning function andsupportingthe management of the HFEAS Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) including planning meeting agendas and logistics, and drafting and presenting committee papers,so that relevant scientific developments can be anticipated.This role will also lead on anongoing project on the uses of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics in fertility treatment, which involves working closely with colleagues from across the HFEA., This post is offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the office at least one day per week or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team, and who has good written and verbal communication skills including an ability to handle sensitive patient enquiries. You should be able to demonstrate experience of developing managing projects and working with committeesor multi-disciplinary groups. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively are key given the varied nature of this role. You will be educated to at least degree level or equivalent in a biological or clinical subject or have equivalent experience.

The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.