Job summary
We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead on and support a wide range
of policy-related work. The post is a maternity cover, 9-month fixed term contract (with a possible 3-month extension).
The Policy Manager will play an active part in the HFEAs Policy Team, based
in the Scientific Policy side of the team, by leading on policy-related work and providing scientific policy advice both
internally and externally as
required. This role is focused primarily on Scientific Policy work but
will also undertake non-scientific Manager-level Policy work. This post reports
to the Scientific Policy Manager and line manages the Scientific Policy
Officer.
The start date is December 2024.
Secondment requests (supported
by the applicants seconding organisation) are welcome for this role.
Main duties of the job
A key part of this role isleading on HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon-scanning function andsupportingthe management of the HFEAS Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) including planning meeting agendas and logistics, and drafting and presenting committee papers,so that relevant scientific developments can be anticipated.This role will also lead on anongoing project on the uses of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics in fertility treatment, which involves working closely with colleagues from across the HFEA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team, and who has good written and verbal communication skills including an ability to handle sensitive patient enquiries. You should be able to demonstrate experience of developing managing projects and working with committeesor multi-disciplinary groups. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively are key given the varied nature of this role. You will be educated to at least degree level or equivalent in a biological or clinical subject or have equivalent experience.
We reserve the right to close applications sooner should we receive sufficient applications.
Interview date:Tuesday 22 October Thursday 24 October 2024
Please note that interviews will be face to face at 2 Redman Place, London.
About us
The HFEA is
the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in
fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics
carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.
This post is
offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the
office at least one day per week or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by
your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east
London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside
several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid
working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To play an active part in the HFEAs Policy Team, based in the
Scientific Policy side of the team, by leading
on policy-related work and providing scientific policy advice both
internally and externally as
required. This role will manage HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon-scanning
function and support the management
of the HFEAS Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC). The Policy
Manager reports to the Scientific Policy Manager and works with their direct
report, the Scientific Policy Officer.
1.
Manage the
HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon scanning function and reporting
internally to the Authority on this area. This includes programming an annual (summer) international
horizon-scanning meeting.
2.
Provide support to the management of HFEAS
Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) meetings and other working
groups as required. This includes planning meeting agendas and logistics,
drafting and presenting committee papers, liaising with the Chair and committee
members and minuting, and coordinating its work.
3.
Initiate
and project manage policy projects and reviews, taking them from scoping and
planning, to making policy recommendations to the Authority.
4.
Provide
policy support and briefing on scientific and clinical matters to the Chair,
Authority members and senior management.
5.
Represent the Authority at conferences, seminars
and external working groups,
presenting as required.
6.
Build
and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and to provide guidance
and information on scientific and clinical matters externally, for example to
organisations such as other ALBs or professional societies, on matters of scientific
and clinical policy, seeking legal advice as necessary.
7.
Support HFEAs communications function including
drafting briefings, articles, and speech writing, as required.
8.
Reply to often complex enquiries from patients,
professionals and the public and draft answers to Parliamentary Questions or
Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs) concerning Authority policy and
scientific issues.
9.
Line manage and support the Scientific Policy
Officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To play an active part in the HFEAs Policy Team, based in the
Scientific Policy side of the team, by leading
on policy-related work and providing scientific policy advice both
internally and externally as
required. This role will manage HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon-scanning
function and support the management
of the HFEAS Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC). The Policy
Manager reports to the Scientific Policy Manager and works with their direct
report, the Scientific Policy Officer.
1.
Manage the
HFEAs scientific and clinical horizon scanning function and reporting
internally to the Authority on this area. This includes programming an annual (summer) international
horizon-scanning meeting.
2.
Provide support to the management of HFEAS
Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee (SCAAC) meetings and other working
groups as required. This includes planning meeting agendas and logistics,
drafting and presenting committee papers, liaising with the Chair and committee
members and minuting, and coordinating its work.
3.
Initiate
and project manage policy projects and reviews, taking them from scoping and
planning, to making policy recommendations to the Authority.
4.
Provide
policy support and briefing on scientific and clinical matters to the Chair,
Authority members and senior management.
5.
Represent the Authority at conferences, seminars
and external working groups,
presenting as required.
6.
Build
and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and to provide guidance
and information on scientific and clinical matters externally, for example to
organisations such as other ALBs or professional societies, on matters of scientific
and clinical policy, seeking legal advice as necessary.
7.
Support HFEAs communications function including
drafting briefings, articles, and speech writing, as required.
8.
Reply to often complex enquiries from patients,
professionals and the public and draft answers to Parliamentary Questions or
Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs) concerning Authority policy and
scientific issues.
9.
Line manage and support the Scientific Policy
Officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to at least degree level or equivalent in a biological or clinical subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Managing work
Essential
- Strong time management skills and an ability to be flexible and proactive and use initiative to prioritise workload
- Excellent organisational skills and record keeping using appropriate software and systems skilfully
- An ability to remain calm under pressure and to be resilient
Experience
Essential
- Experience or involvement in policy or patient care and safety work
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience of undertaking scientific literature searches or reviews of research publications
- Experience of working with committees or multi-disciplinary groups
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of producing evidence-based guidance
- Experience of working closely with senior staff and boards
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
- Experience of line management
- Knowledge or experience of legal ethical and scientific issues surrounding fertility treatment and research
- Some awareness of data-driven technologies including AI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to at least degree level or equivalent in a biological or clinical subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Managing work
Essential
- Strong time management skills and an ability to be flexible and proactive and use initiative to prioritise workload
- Excellent organisational skills and record keeping using appropriate software and systems skilfully
- An ability to remain calm under pressure and to be resilient
Experience
Essential
- Experience or involvement in policy or patient care and safety work
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience of undertaking scientific literature searches or reviews of research publications
- Experience of working with committees or multi-disciplinary groups
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of producing evidence-based guidance
- Experience of working closely with senior staff and boards
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
- Experience of line management
- Knowledge or experience of legal ethical and scientific issues surrounding fertility treatment and research
- Some awareness of data-driven technologies including AI
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
