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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><strong>SENIOR POLICY ADVOCACY &amp; PROGRAMMES ADVISOR </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£32,000 - £36,000</p><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Programme Manager (International Cancer Prevention Programme)</p><p><strong>Department: </strong>Policy, Information and Communications</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Stratford w/ high flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). Some international travel will be required.</p><p><strong>Employment type: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong> Full time 35 hours per week (Compressed Hours available)</p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday 4 December 2022, 23:55*</p><p> </p><p><em>* Please note that we may close this role earlier than stated, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.</em></p><p> </p><p>At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.</p><p> </p><p>We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.</p><p> </p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Policy Advocacy &amp; Programmes Advisor. We need you to play a key role in the delivery and approach of CRUK's International Cancer Prevention (ICP) strategy, by being the CRUK expert in relation to this preventative measure in low and middle-income countries for the assigned cancer prevention area, in this case Tobacco Control.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the team</strong></p><p> </p><p>As the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the world, Cancer Research UK is at the forefront of the global fight against the disease. From the national to the global level, we aim to make discoveries in cancer that aim to unlock new and better ways to beat it, translate scientific discoveries into interventions that benefit everyone, and partner with organisations to have the biggest possible impact.</p><p> </p><p>Beyond research, we have a duty as a world-leading cancer organisation to use our knowledge of developing and advocating for successful cancer prevention policies in the UK to support global progress; especially where the cancer burden and gaps in prevention and treatment are the greatest. </p><p> </p><p>CRUK's Global Team works to deliver on these global aims. Through our engagement with European and Global affairs, we progress improvements in cancer prevention and translate them into meaningful policies to benefit patients in the UK, Europe, and internationally.</p><p> </p><p>Our International Cancer Prevention (ICP) programme aims to reduce the burden of cancer in low and middle-income countries (LMICs)- where by 2030, it is expected that 75% of all cancer deaths will occur. Through the ICP programme researchers and advocates all over the world champion policies that will increase the number of girls vaccinated against HPV and reduce the consumption of tobacco.</p><p> </p><p>This work is underpinned by our partnerships, which mobilise and maximise our programmes and advocacy to achieve greater impact.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What will I be doing?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Developing specialist expertise in Tobacco Control</p></li><li><p>Keeping up to date with global policy and advocacy developments and the wider international development and global health environments</p></li><li><p>Working with internal and external partners to influence sub-national/national/regional/global policy implementation and advocacy</p></li><li><p>Designing and delivering policy research and advocacy programmes, from project scoping through to monitoring and evaluation</p></li><li><p>Supporting partners as needed to develop their policy research and advocacy work</p></li><li><p>Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on programmatic and policy advocacy work</p></li><li><p>Producing engaging communications for a range of audiences, including summaries of research outputs, blogs, briefings and case studies</p></li><li><p>Representing CRUK and the ICP Programme to a range of internal and external stakeholders and events, including policy department colleagues, Government officials, academics, and representatives from think tanks, charities, civil society groups and professional bodies.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What skills are you looking for?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Proven ability to identify and solve a range of problems with minimal guidance</p></li><li><p>Excellent writing skills with an ability to produce high quality reports as well as more focused pieces of work </p></li><li><p>Proven ability to lead on the day-to-day management of projects, including providing technical input in the design and planning stage </p></li><li><p>Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and research skills </p></li><li><p>Proven ability to contribute to the development of team strategy</p></li><li><p>Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills </p></li><li><p>Demonstrable interest in global health.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What will I gain?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.</p><p> </p><p>In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.</p><p> </p><p>Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.</p><p> </p><p>We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements. </p><p> </p><p>We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.</p><p> </p><p>Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How do I apply?</strong></p><p> </p><p>We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.</p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuLkx5b25zLjAwNzY4LjQzOUBjYW5jZXJyZXNlYXJjaC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif" rel="no-follow" />