Job summary
The HRA's vision is for high quality health and social care research today, which improves everyone's health and wellbeing tomorrow and our three year strategy Making it easier to do research that people can trust sets out two complementary guiding principles that shape our work: Include - health and social care research is done with and for everyone, and Accelerate - research findings improve care faster because the UK is the easiest place in the world to do research that people can trust.These are supported by two enabling principles that shape how we work: Use digital technology well to do our work Always look for ways to do things betterThe Head of Policy and Engagement will be central to helping the HRA achieve this.The post holder will lead a team of policy and engagement specialists to take forward activities outlined in our business plan, ensuring that the HRA delivers on its strategic ambitions. They will be a strong leader who is able to set the direction for their team and inspire them to work collaboratively and creatively with internal and external stakeholders to make it easier to do health and social care research that people can trust.
Interviews to be held week commencing the 6th November and the week commencing the 13th of November
Main duties of the job
This role sits within the Policy and Partnerships directorate which is made up of four teams: policy and engagement, communications, public involvement and data and AI policy. We provide support and advice across the organisation on communicating with staff and external audiences, engaging with stakeholders and involving patients and the public in our work. To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
About us
Working at the HRA, we are reminded daily of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community: age, disability, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and other diverse characteristics, and we have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement -if it works for us, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, the post holder will develop and implement a strategic approach to policy and engagement, increasing the visibility and influence of HRA and ensuring that its policy and engagement function supports the HRA to understand the world it operates in and engage with it and create ways for it to work in partnership with that outside world to make change happen.The post holder will also be a member of the Leadership Team for the Policy and Partnerships Directorate, and as such will help provide leadership for the whole Directorate and support the close working and development of individuals within it.The role can be taken up at HRA's Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol offices, minimum of two days a week in the office, or remotely.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, the post holder will develop and implement a strategic approach to policy and engagement, increasing the visibility and influence of HRA and ensuring that its policy and engagement function supports the HRA to understand the world it operates in and engage with it and create ways for it to work in partnership with that outside world to make change happen.The post holder will also be a member of the Leadership Team for the Policy and Partnerships Directorate, and as such will help provide leadership for the whole Directorate and support the close working and development of individuals within it.The role can be taken up at HRA's Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol offices, minimum of two days a week in the office, or remotely.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and Masters level qualifications or equivalent through demonstrable experience. We recognise and welcome that you may have taken very different route to this.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the UK health and social care research system and significant experience of working in health or research policy to scan the horizon and anticipate challenges and opportunities for the HRA.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Able to develop a long-term vision and manage people and projects to deliver this, identifying when changes are needed to keep things on track and make these happen.
Experience
Essential
- Able to act as an inspiring leader, communicating your vision to bring many different people with you and make change happen.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and manage a wide- ranging policy agenda, often involving working with specialists in their own fields
- Able to conduct research, analyse data and produce reports to inform the work of the policy and engagement team and support its work
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- A brilliant communicator who can write and present in an engaging and clear way that works for the needs of the audience, enabling you to negotiate and influence effectively.
- Can lead and manage diverse teams of people to deliver their best.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and Masters level qualifications or equivalent through demonstrable experience. We recognise and welcome that you may have taken very different route to this.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the UK health and social care research system and significant experience of working in health or research policy to scan the horizon and anticipate challenges and opportunities for the HRA.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Able to develop a long-term vision and manage people and projects to deliver this, identifying when changes are needed to keep things on track and make these happen.
Experience
Essential
- Able to act as an inspiring leader, communicating your vision to bring many different people with you and make change happen.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and manage a wide- ranging policy agenda, often involving working with specialists in their own fields
- Able to conduct research, analyse data and produce reports to inform the work of the policy and engagement team and support its work
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- A brilliant communicator who can write and present in an engaging and clear way that works for the needs of the audience, enabling you to negotiate and influence effectively.
- Can lead and manage diverse teams of people to deliver their best.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
