Senior Policy Manager

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marie Curie Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Marie Curie's Policy & Public Affairs teams drive change to deliver the best possible end-of-life experience for everyone. As Senior Policy Manager for Financial Security, you'll lead our work to influence UK policy and practice on the financial challenges faced by people with terminal illness and those close to them including our flagship #DyingInPoverty campaign.

What you'll do:

  • Lead Marie Curie's policy agenda on financial security at the end of life.
  • Develop evidence-based policy positions and campaigns that influence government and shape public debate.
  • Build relationships with MPs, government officials, think tanks, charities and researchers to deliver meaningful change.
  • Use research and lived experience to strengthen policy and advocacy work.
  • Act as a Marie Curie spokesperson, representing our mission across Parliament, the media and public forums.
  • Work closely with colleagues across Research, Communications and Caring Services to turn insight into impact.

What you'll bring:

  • Strong experience in policy development, campaigning or public affairs — ideally within social, health or economic policy.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and a passion for social justice.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience.

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: Sunday 30th November 2025

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Contract: 35 hours per week, permanent role

Based: Homebased (with the ability to attend meetings in Marie Curie's office in London at least once a month).

Benefits you'll LOVE:

  • Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
  • 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Industry-leading training programmes
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
  • Access to Blue Light Card membership
  • Subsidised Eye Care
Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to

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