Policy and Research Manager - Healthy lives
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Policy and Research Manager
Policy and Research Manager
Salary: £67,752 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week you will be required to work in - person a minimum of two days per week In line with our hybrid working model,
Our Foundation
We Are An Independent Charitable Organisation Working To Build a Healthier UK. Health Is Our Most Precious Asset. Good Health Enables Us To Live Happy, Fulfilling Lives, Fuels Our Prosperity, And Helps Build a Stronger Society. Yet Good Health Remains Out Of Reach For Too Many People In The UK And Services Are Struggling To Provide Access To Timely, High-quality Care. It Doesn't Have To Be Like This. Our Mission Is To Help Build a Healthier UK By
- Improving people's health and reducing inequalities
- Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
- Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
About The Role
Are you passionate about shaping policy to improve workforce health and reduce inequalities? We are seeking a Policy and Research Manager to join our Healthy Lives directorate and contribute to advancing the recommendations of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of policy development and research projects, including externally commissioned work, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and with impact. You will support the implementation of a programme testing preventative workplace interventions, synthesise emerging evidence, and develop credible policy recommendations to influence decision-makers.
You will also play a key role in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, representing the Health Foundation externally, and communicating insights to a wide range of audiences across policy, practice, and research communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving health through action on the wider determinants. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
The Healthy Lives directorate leads the Health Foundation’s strategic work on the wider determinants of health, focusing on areas such as employment, education, housing, and community. Within this, the Economic Determinants of Health team builds evidence and policy analysis to influence government and employer action. Our independence, supported by our endowment, enables us to innovate and test practical solutions that drive long-term change.
How to apply
Job Description
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and you to find out more. You can find the job description for this role If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions :
- Describe your experience of designing a policy research programme. How did you select the questions and research methods? How did you ensure the research was delivered to high quality and had an impact?
- Give an example where you have collaborated effectively with stakeholders to deliver a piece of work. How did you engage key influencers and ensure that diverse voices were heard? What impact did this engagement have?
- Share your achievements in developing ideas that have had an influence on national or local employment or health policy. How did you make the case for change and gain traction for the idea, e.g. media coverage or direct influencing?
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us. We have identified three diverse groups, in particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
If you require any support through this process, please contact Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: August 31, 2025, at 23:00
Interview date: September 11 or 12. 2025
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