Description
In the Department of Health and Social Care, we aim to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer.
These roles are situated within the Global, Public Health and Emergencies Group (GPHE), which leads DHSC’s delivery across four key areas:
- Primary prevention and public health policy
- Preventing ill-health through secondary prevention
- International work
- Emergencies
As a Policy Adviser, you will develop policy and deliver high-priority programmes within the Group. You will need to be flexible and agile, working alongside topic leads on various policy, programme, practice, business, and research projects.
Responsibilities:
- Own and coordinate complex ministerial and parliamentary commissions
- Play a lead role in parliamentary activity, including producing briefings and drafting correspondence
- Develop policy in key areas and provide advice to Ministers and senior leaders
- Show resilience and adaptability in re-prioritising tasks
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the Department and with stakeholders
- Work with analytical colleagues to identify evidence gaps and apply evidence to policy questions
- Promote a positive and inclusive culture across the Group and Department
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Desirable criteria include a good understanding of the wider health system.
Benefits include a salary of £36,208 - £40,770 per year, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.