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Senior Policy Manager – Analysis Lead
The Academy of Medical Sciences. Develop the Analysis Function’s strategy, operating model, standards, governance and ways of working .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in analytical methods, including evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, and data analysis, while effectively communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and ensure high-quality analytical outputs in the context of health and public policy.
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Analytical Methods ExpertiseEvidence SynthesisHorizon ScanningProject ManagementCommunication of Analytical Findings
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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisEvaluationModellingForecastingQuality AssuranceImpact AssessmentBehavioural InsightsEvidence-Gathering MethodologiesAnalytical StandardsStakeholder Insight Analysis
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingPartnership Building
Industry Keywords
Health PolicyPublic PolicyUK ScienceResearchAnalytical GovernanceRapid Response FunctionExternal AnalysisCommissioning ResearchStakeholder EngagementEvidence-Based Decision Making
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop the Analysis Function’s strategy, operating model, standards, governance and ways of working
- Agree evidence-gathering strategies with Policy Managers
- Advise on risks, uncertainties and emerging scientific and technological trends related to medical sciences and the health service
- Lead the Policy Directorate’s rapid response function
- Oversee horizon scanning to identify and plan rapid-response opportunities
- Manage and quality assure rapid-response projects and address external commissioners’ needs
- Ensure rapid-response outputs are underpinned by high-quality analysis
- Lead policy analysis projects and determine appropriate evidence-gathering methodologies
- Manage evidence syntheses, horizon scanning, modelling, impact assessments, stakeholder insight analysis and evaluation
- Coordinate project planning and evidence-gathering activities
- Support commissioning of external analysis
- Report project progress, risks and issues to the Head of Policy Analysis
- Build partnerships with government analytical teams, charities, research funders, national academies, academic experts, methodologists, research networks and data holders
- Represent the Academy in analytical and evidence-focused forums
- Support external activities with the External Affairs team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience working in analytical or evidence functions
- Expertise in analytical methods including evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, behavioural insights, data analysis, evaluation, modelling, or forecasting
- Experience ensuring analytical quality assurance and establishing or applying analytical standards
- Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to non-technical system partners, including government and sector representatives
- Experience working at pace and managing a range of projects
- Good understanding of the UK science, research and health policy landscape and how evidence informs decision-making
- Previous work in a science, health, research or public policy environment (desirable)
- Experience managing budgets and commissioning research (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and pension
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Health, wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme and everyday benefits
- Structured learning and development
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced benefits available after completing the probation period