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Region
London
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term/Full Time
Job Summary
Senior Policy Officer£36,250 - £39,500 per yearFixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge OfficeWhat the job involves
The Policy and Health Influencing teams are responsible for using clinical data and evidence to shape what the organisation thinks and to develop solutions that drive change for men with and at risk of prostate cancer. This means working with clinicians, patients, and stakeholders to interpret the latest changes in prostate cancer research, care, support, and treatment which will help shape our strategic direction and activities.
We’re looking for a Senior Policy Officer to join us on a fixed term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Your role in the team will be to support the organisation by pinpointing the health policy and practice changes that will give men access to the best diagnosis, treatment and support.
You’ll develop evidence-based policy positions, informed by patient experience to support the delivery of our strategic direction. You’ll horizon scan to identify relevant health policy developments across all four UK nations and share these insights across the organisation. You’ll identify routes to achieve change and produce evidence-led policy reports, consultation responses and briefings.
Crucially, you’ll also act as policy lead for our new Black Health Equity Strategy 2025-2030 – translating a passion for addressing health inequalities experienced by Black men into tangible policy recommendations.
What we want from you
We’re seeking a skilled policy professional with experience in developing evidence-based policies and positions. You'll understand the importance of using evidence to create strong, reliable policies and have some knowledge of various research methodologies.
With a solid grasp of research methods, you'll be able to simplify complex clinical research into clear, accessible terms. Your ability to influence others will be crucial for representing our organisation externally and ensuring timely approval of new treatments, including contributing to NICE/SMC consultations.
You'll work closely with teams across the organisation to stay updated on external policy changes and identify opportunities for influence. By offering expert advice and support, you'll help us meet our strategic goals and improve patient outcomes.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
What we offer
Join our team and be part of an award-winning charity. We’ll support you to develop your skills and expertise.
We offer a
competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous leave entitlements that increase with service
- One ‘development day’ a month to use for training or personal development
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance and group income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts
- Loans for season tickets or cycles
This role is in salary Band 3, with a starting salary of £36,250 - £39,500 per year. We aim to the median salary for charity the sector.
Our salaries reflect that the London office is our contractual place of work. We also pay a working-from-home allowance at the HMRC tax-free rate of £312 per year.
We are committed to paying at least the London Living Wage for all roles and apply the updated rate each April.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Our people networks
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team:
- Pride – A safe space where LGBTQ+ colleagues – and our allies – can share their diverse lived experiences, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and history, and create new ideas about how our organisation can be more inclusive and representative of LGBTQ+ people
- Mind and Body – Here to increase awareness, promote wellbeing and support colleagues affected by neurodiversity, mental health problems, disability and long-term illness
- Culture Club – Here to increase awareness and celebrate the different cultures and beliefs that we have in the organisation, so that we all have our cultures felt and feel welcomed
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office
at least four days per month(pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to apply
For more information about the role, please download the job description and read the ‘How to apply’ section below. This includes the key points to address in your application. To apply click the ‘apply now’ button at the top or bottom of the page which will take you through to our application portal.
The closing date is Sunday19^thApril2026.Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.Interviews:By arrangement. Currently scheduled fromTuesday 5We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online.^thMay 2026.
To complete your application, you’ll be asked to upload your CV and complete the supporting information section through our application portal. For your supporting statement, please complete parts one and two of the application form; each section has an 8,000-character limit (approximately 1,000 words).
You may find it helpful to use a method such as the ‘
STAR’ technique or similar approach. Please ensure you provide clear, relevant examples that demonstrate how you meet the criteria and showcase your skills and experience.PART ONEPlease address the skills, experience and competencies listed under Who you are using real examples where possible and telling us how you are a good match for the role.
This section is your opportunity to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills, and experience match the role. The information you provide will be used to assess and shortlist applications and you’ll be scored against how you respond to these points.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to support our ambition that new treatments are approved in a timely manner including facilitating our input into NICE/SMC consultations.
- Produce evidence-led and patient-experience-informed policy reports, internal policy briefings and advise on media positions.
- Advise and support teams around the organisation with information on external policy developments, identifying routes to achieve change.
- Develop evidence-based and patient-experience-informed policy positions that support the delivery of our strategic direction.
PART TWOUsing relevant examples, please explain how your approach to work and your personal values align with our values and behaviours as outlined in the job description. You may draw on experiences from work, volunteering, education, or your personal life or lived experience.
This provides you with an opportunity to further support your application, showcase your understanding of the role and show how you feel you’ll be able to contribute to the success of Prostate Cancer UK.
Apply via the apply now link at the top and bottom of this page where you’ll be taken through to our career portal.
Got a question?Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or any other questions – we’re here to help:recruitment@prostatecanceruk.org
We look forward to receiving your application!
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
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