Policy Manager
Association of Directors of Public Health
Salary
£36,000 - £44,000 per year
About the Organisation
Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the membership body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It represents the professional views of all DsPH as the local leaders for the nation’s health. The Association has a heritage dating back over 160 years and is a collaborative organization, working in partnership with others to strengthen the voice for public health. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national, and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
About the role
Develop, manage, and deliver the ADPH Policy work program Input policy knowledge and expertise into all ADPH work Build sustainable relationships with key policy-making stakeholders Key relationships ADPH President, Vice President, Council, and Policy Advisory Groups Policy contacts in stakeholder organizations and national agencies Accountable to the ADPH President, Board and Council through the Head of Policy, Practice and Public Affairs.
Responsibilities
Policy:
- Support the Head of Policy, Practice, and Public Affairs in the production of the ADPH policy strategy
- Work with the Policy Advisory Groups to develop coherent and consistent policy lines based on member views
- Represent ADPH at meetings on public health policy issues
- Horizon scan to ensure early outputs for topical issues
- Undertake policy surveys and other research across the membership as necessary to understand members’ views and priorities
- Develop and disseminate member-led policy positions for ADPH and keep them updated
- Develop and disseminate briefings to members on relevant topics
- Research and draft position statements, consultation responses, briefings, etc
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to form partnerships around public health policy
Management:
- ADPH policy processes are followed consistently and updated as required
- Manage the development and implementation of the ADPH annual policy program
- Manage Policy Advisory Groups with the support of a Coordinator ensuring useful and timely outputs
- Line manage, motivate, and support the development of a Coordinator ensuring accurate and comprehensive record-keeping and reporting
- Monitor and report on policy performance metrics
- Sponsorship and funding opportunities
- Work collaboratively with all Managers to ensure high-quality policy input across ADPH as well as input into policy work from all work programs
- Participate in, lead, and manage relevant cross-team projects
- Duties as requested by the line manager or Chief Executive
Professional:
- Develop knowledge of public health and the public health system
- Comply with all ADPH policies and protocols including confidentiality
- Uphold the ADPH values: members first; excellence; collaboration; inclusion; professionalism
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Public health policy or practice
- Development of policy
- Managing projects
- Understanding of public health topics
- Excellent written skills and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills delivering successfully to deadlines.
Personal and Attributes:
- Enthusiastic and proactive a self-starter able to work independently and cooperatively in a team
- Flexible in approach adapting to changing circumstances
- Robust, resilient confident, and credible across sectors and agencies
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships
Desirable:
- Local authority, health, or public sector background
- National level working
- Line management
- Knowledge of current health and health system environment
- Knowledge of local authority, NHS, and other health organizations
- Public health competencies
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Public Health Equivalent
Conditions of employment
- You need to be eligible to work in the UK.
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely.
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with your CV and a cover letter by Monday, 21st October 2024, at noon.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.