Policy and Policy Affairs Officer

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Central London • GBP25,000 + Benefits

The Biochemical Society promotes the future of molecular biosciences; facilitating the sharing of expertise, supporting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology, and raising awareness of their importance in addressing societal grand challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to play a key role in taking forward the Society's policy programme as we enter the next three years of our Group Strategy.

Working closely with colleagues and Society members (often in partnership other sister societies and organizations), you will lead and deliver the Society's programme to support and engage our members in feeding into key policy issues relating to the molecular biosciences, as well as promoting the importance of our discipline and through this the broader life sciences.

You will manage a variety of activities, including our Policy Network, policy events and our popular Diversity in Science grants scheme. With an ability to analyse complex information and present this in a clear and engaging way, you'll be responsible for feeding into consultation responses led by organizations such as the Royal Society for Biology and Campaign for Science and Engineering, as well as writing responses and other policy-related communications on behalf of the Society. This will include responsibility for ensuring effective public affairs monitoring and responding to news stories where appropriate.

A background in a STEM subject and experience in policy and/or public affairs is essential for this role, together with strong critical thinking ability and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Please send a CV and Cover Letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 22nd October 2018.

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