Policy Officer

As one of a team of three senior policy officers within the policy, public affairs and campaigns team, you will be responsible for prevention policy development and oversight., You will lead on the development of our policy recommendations to improve the identification and treatment of those at high risk of type 2 diabetes, including people with gestational diabetes. This is a crucial focus in our prevention breakthrough prgramme and there is an increasing need to respond to the rise in type 2 diabetes, particularly in order to address health inequalities and ensure those with the highest risk are identified and can access prevention programmes and interventions. You will conduct policy research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, networking and horizon scanning to develop policy positions and recommendations to inform and influence others inside and outside Diabetes UK. You will support strategic planning and delivery of campaigning and influencing activity, and wider organisational work to drive the adoption of policy recommendations.

Prevention of type 2 and gestational diabetes is one of the key breakthrough areas we have identified to deliver our strategy to ensure diabetes can do no harm. Tackling health inequalities is fundamental to our mission, and improving the prevention of type 2 and gestational diabetes can make a significant impact here with these conditions being highly prevalent in those groups already at risk of poorer health outcomes due to ethnicity and poverty., You will have experience of working in a team and developing policy recommendations in a charity, NHS, Govt agency, professional body or similar organisation. And you will be able to communicate complex policy in a simple way for a variety of audiences. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to build relationships and achieve strategic outcomes. You will have an understanding of the policy process and how to effectively influence change, preferably in a public health or NHS context. You will be keen to make a difference and influence change particularly through reducing the impact on health outcomes by tackling health inequalities. Preferably, you will be familiar with diabetes or other long term health conditions, and the impact on the people who live with a condition. You will be analytical and able to focus on a key set of questions, working on your own initiative, but also involving others.

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there's no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won't stop until diabetes can do no harm. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications. We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries - like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure. We can't do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they've been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day. But there's more to do. And you can be part of it. We're a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you'll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London. We're committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality. To find out more about what we do, check out our website. Diabetes UK

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.