Founded in 1960, The British Society for Haematology is a registered charity and professional membership body.  The object of the Society is to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.  The Society has some 3000 members consisting of doctors, scientists and nurses specialising in the field of haematology.  The Society has the British Journal of Haematology as its official journal and offers a range of grants and scholarships for research.

The Role

The Policy Officer will take ownership of policy developments in fields relevant to the Society’s work and ensure you are up to date and well informed of recent developments. The post holder will monitor the political landscape and activity in relation to haematology and the haematology workforce.

You will develop expertise in the policy areas related to haematology and the haematology workforce. The post holder will gather and analyse a range of relevant information to support the work of the External Affairs team. You will write briefings, letters, reports and presentations providing relevant evidence for external affairs and communications, the CEO and Board as needed.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and have the ability to work with a diverse range of people at all levels, including making complex information accessible to different audiences. You will have experience in the policy environment with an interest in healthy policy and bringing about change.