Policy Assistant

at  College of Paramedics

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Policy Assistant to join our vibrant team.
The Policy Assistant is responsible for supporting the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to monitor the political environment across the UK, develop consultation responses, engage with stakeholders, and gather information to assist in the development of policy statements, reports and campaigns.
The Policy Assistant will advocate for, support and work with members of the College of Paramedics across the UK.
The Policy Assistant will monitor the parliamentary environment to help us anticipate and respond to opportunities to influence policy and practice, producing briefings and assisting in the delivery of parliamentary activities and events.
The Policy Assistant will help develop evidence-based policy positions and solutions to support the College of Paramedics influencing and campaigns work and to help achieve our strategic objectives.
The Policy Assistant will undertake research to support College of Paramedics influencing and campaigns work.
The Policy Assistant will work as a member of the Policy and Public Affairs team contributing to its overall objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of parliamentary processes and how to engage in them to influence policy development
• Experience of developing consultation responses
• Experience of developing policy positions/advocacy campaigns for organisations
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate complex and technical issues and policy ideas in an accurate but accessible manner to non-specialist audiences
• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding and varied workload in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive problem solving approach to policy development and advocacy
• A commitment to neutrality and an ability to work across the political spectrum
• Ability to take notes and produce accurate minutes and recordings of meetings
• Be a positive role model, demonstrating a high quality, person centred, and compassionate approach ​
• Be self-motivated and have personal drive, integrity and an ability to succeed
• Enhance own performance and knowledge by undertaking continuous professional development to meet the current and future requirements of this role
• Be able to work remotely as necessary and be willing to travel as required, to attend meetings
  Please apply for this role at www.collegeofparamedics.co.uk go to vacancies and select this vacancy to view the role description, candidate pack and application form. You are encouraged to contact Mandy.Powell@collegeofparamedics.co.uk to discuss the role.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £24,500.00-£27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 28/02/202

• Keep up to date with trends and changes in health and other policy areas relevant to paramedicine
• Provide policy expertise to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and other staff, develop evidence-based policy positions and identify, monitor and evaluate policy and political trends as appropriate
• Prepare authoritative, concise briefings for internal and external audiences, including submissions and consultations to parliament and government
• Write articles and updates for internal and external publication and contribute to the development of the website, ensuring the policy sections are up to date, maximising support for influencing and campaigning priorities
• Monitor parliamentary business for opportunities to influence, and to establish and maintain effective relationships with policy makers to inform key debates and committee discussions on issues relevant to paramedicine
• Support the delivery of in-house research projects as required
• Oversee the consultation log- providing support to College of Paramedics staff to coordinate consultation responses.