Policy and Influencing Assistant
1 month ago
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Our policy, evidence and influencing team is a leading voice creating and advocating for policies that improve the lives of people affected by breast cancer.
In this role, you’ll support the work of the policy, evidence and influencing team, by providing administrative support, co-ordinating cross-team projects and monitoring key developments in the political and policy landscape.
You’ll also work across the team to help conduct research, identify policy priorities and find impactful ways to deliver our key messages to political, policy and public audiences.
About you
We’re looking for someone with great organisational skills and the ability to support and co-ordinate projects across a busy department. Someone who’s a strong communicator and can manage their time effectively across a range of administrative responsibilities. You’ll be skilled at undertaking research and creating high-quality content for different audiences.
You’ll have an interest and enthusiasm for the work of the policy, evidence and influencing team, and the ways we make a positive impact. This role will suit someone who is a keen learner that works well in collaboration with others and supports Breast Cancer Now’s values.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date:
9am on 18 November
Interview date:
Week commencing 2nd December
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