Policy Officer

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a Policy Officer in our Education team to support policy development across regulatory functions and key projects within the directorate.Closing date: 4 January 2022 (12 pm)Salary: £28,682 - £31,263 per annum plus benefits, dependingon skills and experience.Location: Canary Wharf, London (combination of office and home working)Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to FridayThe roleThis is an exciting opportunity to play an important role within the GPhC and contribute topolicy workstreams across a variety of related areas and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.The successful applicant will: Have the opportunity to support a variety of high-profile projects, including the rebalancing work around upcominglegislative changes for pharmacy, new education and training standards, the development of new guidance materials, as well as the implications around Brexit. Assist in the design, development, and delivery of policies in line with the strategic aims and objectivesof the GPhC. Join an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team with an opportunity for professional development. Undertake high quality desk-based research, as well as demonstrate excellent communication and written skills, which includes preparing policy papersand reports. Have a good understanding of the principles of policy making and possess experience in stakeholder engagement. Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Benefits when joining our teamIn return for their commitment andenthusiasm, applicants can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes: 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days. A choicebetween two pension providers: NHS pension scheme or Standard Life. Flexible working arrangements. Career breaks and sabbaticals. Subsidised gym membership. Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.About the GPhCWeare a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highlyskilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, our staff are predominantly home-based for the foreseeable future. As an organisation, we are also exploringthe possibilities of future flexible working options.We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.Applying for this roleIf you feel you have the required experience and skillsand would like to join us, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role using the submission link below. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.Please consult thejob description document which is available via our working for us page on our GPhC website: pharmacyregulation.orgDue to the high volume of applications we receive for some of our vacancies, we may close adverts once we have received a sufficient numberof submissions and before the advertised date. Early application is advised.We welcome applications from all sections of the communityWe are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.Closingdate: 4 January 2022