At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and influence policy for palliative and bereavement care across the UK.
- Company: Join Sue Ryder, a leading charity dedicated to supporting those facing end-of-life challenges.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, pension scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in health and social care while developing your policy skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant experience in policy development and research required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: London
Job Sector: Health & Social Care, Administration
Salary: £30,000 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Ref No: SD JULY26
Closing Date: 21/07/2026
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our London office and national travel required.
Interviews will be held in London on the 29th of July.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
About the job
As our Policy Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping and influencing policy that improves palliative and bereavement care across the UK. Working with colleagues, healthcare professionals, people with lived experience and external partners, you'll identify emerging issues, develop evidence-based policy positions and help influence decision-makers to improve care for those who need it most.
From drafting consultation responses and policy briefings to producing engaging content and supporting stakeholder engagement, you'll help ensure Sue Ryder is recognised as a trusted voice in health and social care policy.
About you
You're an enthusiastic policy professional with excellent research, communication and relationship-building skills. You enjoy turning complex information into clear, concise understandable communications and are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders.
Passionate about improving health and social care, you'll bring strong organisational skills, sound political awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively across teams. Most importantly, you'll share Sue Ryder's commitment to making a lasting difference for people at the most difficult times of their lives.
Minimum Essential Criteria
- Degree or equivalent relevant policy experience.
- Experience of policy development and research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of UK political systems in health and social care.
- Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and disabled people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we'll offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also provide inclusive recruitment practices, including interview adjustments where needed.
If you need support with your application or interview, please email.
