Policy & Research Assistant

Job title:

Policy & Research Assistant

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Description:Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.You will be responsible for:

• Organizing meetings and maintaining administrative systems for effective team operations.
• Coordinating internal and external communications, including managing social media and website updates.
• Acting as the first point of contact for inquiries directed to the RPPA team.
• Assisting in event coordination, particularly those involving individuals affected by death and bereavement.
• Supporting the RPPA team in developing and communicating policy proposals to stakeholders.

Key Criteria:

• Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with equal opportunities and some understanding of social policy and health-related issues.
• Experience: Proven background in office support and administration, with experience in managing busy workloads and coordinating events.
• Qualifications: Degree-level education or equivalent experience; flexibility for occasional evening/weekend work and UK travel is required.

Please see the full job description here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/cnmtkv/1Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: November 4th 2024. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.

Salary: £ 20820.80 – £ 21444.80 per annumContract: Permanent, Full-TimeBased: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally. For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens (1 day per week in office).Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests toAbout Us:Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Expected salary

£20820.8 – 21444.8 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:16:39 GMT

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