Salary: £34,000 to £37,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week FTE, we will consider flexible hours & 3 or 4 day week working.
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid.
Please note that the role will require some attendance at face-to-face meetings in either the Scottish parliament or Northern Ireland Assembly and therefore applications are welcomed from people living in, or with easy access to, Edinburgh or Belfast. You will also be required to attend our Hatfield Office for a minimum of 4 (all staff) days annually.
We’re the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our new ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those living with Crohn’s and Colitis? At Crohn’s & Colitis UK, we are seeking a dedicated Policy Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our policy and public affairs initiatives in alignment with our strategic objectives and UK-wide influencing priorities. As a Policy Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our policy and public affairs engagement plans that ensure a strong and influential voice for individuals affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Working closely with the Head of Policy and Campaigns and the Policy Manager, you will actively engage in effective policy development and advocacy efforts, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of people across the UK. Join our team and be a driving force in creating positive change for those impacted by these conditions.
This role will require some attendance at Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly and Government offices for face-to-face meetings.
Together, we will achieve better diagnosis, better care and better lives for everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 – 9am.
If you want to apply for this role, please see our full recruitment pack for this role on our website, https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/our-work/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies/policy-lead-scotland-northern-ireland After you have read the full job description and person specification, please provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement to jobs@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
If you have questions or would like to have a conversation before formally applying, please contact Thomas Preece – Recruiting Manager at Thomas.preece@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
Please note:Â no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
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