Policy Manager (Maternity Cover)

POLICY MANAGER 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 

SALARY £69,199 pro rata 

[9 month fixed term contract – maternity cover] 

About the Professional Standards Authority 

We are the oversight body for 10 statutory regulators of professionals working in the Health and Social Care sector. We promote the health, safety and well-being of patients, service users and the public by raising standards of regulation and registration of people working in health and care. We are a small, independent body, accountable to the UK Parliament. 

About the role 

We are looking to recruit a fixed term Policy Manager for nine months with the possibility of extension (maternity cover).  You will work within the PSA’s Policy Team whose role is to influence regulatory improvement through policy development and research, and to provide policy advice, including to the four Departments of Health and Social Care across the UK.  This may include work to take forward recommendations of the PSA’s 2022 report Safer care for all, and a project scoping potential benefits of a common code of conduct for health and care professionals. 

About you 

We are looking to recruit an individual who can: 

Develop the PSA’s position on key elements of regulatory policy and practice 

Develop and implement ways to support and encourage implementation of our recommendations 

Establish relationships with stakeholders that help inform and promote our policy positions 

Represent the Authority at external events including working groups, committees, and conferences 

Manage a portfolio of policy, research and/or consultation projects, in order to improve health and care regulation and so better protect the public 

Line manage a Policy Officer/Adviser. 

You will need the enthusiasm and drive to understand the field we work in, and a strong commitment to protecting patients, service users and the public. You will also need to share our values of integrity, transparency, respect, fairness and teamwork. 

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our staff can flourish and reach their full potential. We know that a diverse workforce, at all levels, allows for a more creative and productive environment bringing different viewpoints, knowledge and experience. Therefore, we are keen to improve the diversity within our organisation and would like to encourage individuals who come from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we will guarantee an interview for people with disabilities who meet all the essential criteria and so if you would like to be considered under this scheme then please let us know. 

Benefits 

Working hours - most posts are 37 hours a week and we offer flexi-time. If you wish to discuss an alternative working pattern please use the details below to contact us to discuss this before applying. 

Annual leave - we offer 32.5 days leave a year pro rata in addition to bank holidays 

Pensions - our employees may join the NEST pension scheme 

Interest free season ticket loan 

We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace 

Access to Employee Assistance Programme 365 days of the year 24 hours 

We are a Mindful Charter employer 

London Healthy Workplace Foundation level accreditation 

Disability Confident Committed Level 2 member. 

How to apply 

If you are interested in applying and would like to be sent an application form, wish to receive the application in an accessible format or want to find out more about the organisation and the role, please contact via the button below. You can also find the application form along with job description and person specification below. Please note that we will not consider CVs. 

The closing date for applications is 25 March 2024 (11.59pm). 

Interviews (which will include a short presentation as part of the interview) will be held online on Tuesday 16 April. 

Should you wish for reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the process please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on 0207 389 8050 or email recruitment@professionalstandards.org.uk 

We offer hybrid working which will initially be for three days in the office and two at home and will move to two days in the office and three working at home per week after the probationary period. We also offer flexible working. 

Our offices are located in Blackfriars, London. 

Our privacy notice which sets out how we will use your data can be found here https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/privacy-policy