Policy Officer

We are recruiting for a Policy Officer to join on a full-time, permanent contract, working 35 hours per week. About the role This role is key to supporting Alzheimer’s Society's ambitions to drive major system and policy change in diagnosis, care and treatment across England, Northern Ireland and Wales at an exciting time in dementia policy. Evidence‑based, collaborative, engaging and innovative policymaking will be central to everything the Policy Officer does. Key responsibilities As Policy Officer you will play an important role in determining what the Society thinks about the big issues affecting people affected by dementia. Through robust scoping and policy development, you will help to identify the action needed to affect change and help ensure our influencing activity is evidence‑driven, timely and relevant across the three nations in which we work – nationally and locally. You will be an expert policy advisor to colleagues across the Society and support Policy Managers to deliver against agreed integrated plans, including helping to monitor progress and performance and working with others to gather evidence, insight and data to underpin our policy work. Key to the success of this role is engaging others in the policy development process, sharing analysis, opinion and insight to inspire high‑quality, dynamic policymaking. Scoping, developing and working with others to mobilise our organisational policy positions, in line with agreed organisational priorities. Helping to monitor and report progress on our policy activity in line with the Evidence, Policy and Influencing integrated plan, noting how policy work is informing our approach to national and local influencing. Ensuring the experience and insight of people with and affected by dementia is at the heart of all our policy work. Embedding all work in a systems leadership approach, working across organisational and geographical boundaries to achieve objectives. Driving engagement, awareness and involvement in our policy work through effective communication across the Society and beyond to ensure maximum impact. Building impactful, sustainable relationships with external stakeholders such as partners in NHS systems, Government, think tanks and other charities, to further our strategic objectives. Qualifications Experience working in a complex policy environment with a sound understanding of the wider political environment, preferably in relation to health and care. Experience involving patients, service users and/or those living with long‑term health conditions in your work. A team player, naturally collaborative, with good attention to detail and a curiosity to challenge the status quo. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate highly complex data into clear, accessible policy content. Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce high‑quality recommendations. Benefits Double‑matched pension scheme. 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days). Free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support and virtual GP services. Society Plus platform with exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition schemes. Flexible working, family‑friendly policies and life assurance. Free Will‑writing service and long‑service awards. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We strongly encourage individuals with a disability, impairment or health condition, or those who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, to apply. These groups are currently under‑represented at Alzheimer’s Society. Hiring process Applications are anonymised until the interview stage and we support adjustments where needed. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th January 2026. Closing Applications will close if we reach the required number of suitable candidates or on 16th January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr