At a Glance
- Tasks: Support policy development and advocacy in the medical research community.
- Company: Join a small, influential team at AMRC in central London.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on research policies that shape healthcare innovation.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and a passion for public affairs.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working (home and office in central London, WC1)
AMRC is looking for a policy officer to join our small but highly influential policy and public affairs team, working at the heart of the medical research community. You will support our influencing and advocacy work, helping build a thriving research environment that facilitates innovation. We work with government and policy makers to ensure that our charities can invest in a healthy and sustainable research system across universities and the NHS.
You will undertake analysis and horizon scanning to enable us to keep our members up-to-date, and you will support the development of AMRC’s policy activity. You will support activities in many areas of work including:
- Improving the sustainability of charity-university research
- Enhancing research careers, translation and infrastructure
- Maintaining a facilitative legislative and regulatory environment
- Enhancing charity-industry partnerships, helping research findings to be translated into treatments, policy and practice more quickly
There will also be a public affairs dimension to the role that includes work with the APPG for Life Sciences, for which AMRC is part of the secretariat.
Please note: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during our recruitment and selection processes. We ask that all applicants follow this same approach as much as possible to present an authentic impression of their views, skills and experience.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. AMRC is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Policy Officer employer: AMRC
AMRC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of central London that fosters collaboration and innovation within the medical research community. With a strong commitment to employee development, AMRC provides opportunities for growth through engaging policy work that directly impacts the sustainability of research and enhances career pathways. The hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
