The Academy’s core mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society. We are working to secure a future in which:
• UK and global health is improved by the best research
• The UK leads the world in biomedical and health research, and is renowned for the quality of its research outputs, talent and collaborations.
• Independent, high quality medical science advice informs the decisions that affect society.
• More people have a say in the future of health and research.

The Academy is:
• An elected Fellowship of the UK’s best biomedical and health researchers
• An independent source of evidence-based and expert advice
• Connected to, and respected by, decision makers
• Focused on realising cross-disciplinary opportunities across academia, industry and healthcare.
• Committed to improving and celebrating diversity - in all its forms - in the biomedical and health research community
• Global in outlook, reach and influence
• Catalytic, inclusive and accessible in our approach
• Responsive to change and innovative in our solutions
• Adept at maximising our impact through partnership working

We seek to advance UK and global biomedical and health research through five strategic challenges (as set out in our 2017-22 strategy):
1. To harness our expertise and convening power to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society.
2. To lead innovation in the development of research talent through funding and careers support.
3. To achieve influence and impact beyond the UK to improve health and well-being.
4. To become the exemplar of a ‘modern scientific academy’ – diverse, trusted, dynamic, relevant and accessible.
5. To enhance the Academy’s delivery capability, making sure we have the Fellows, staff, partners, resources and influence to make an even greater contribution to the UK and beyond.

The Fellowship is supported by a team of approximately 53 staff. Recently we identified the following values as most important to the Academy staff:
• Collaboration
• Striving for excellence
• Integrity
• Evidence based
• Inclusive

Salary: £37,804- £42,368 per annum + benefits

Role duration: 12 month fixed term contract, Full time

We are looking for a FORUM Policy Manager, an experienced policy professional to shape, deliver and maximise the impact of a busy programme of FORUM events, including a high profile annual lecture. These events take a range of formats, and will include virtual and hybrid events. We will look to you to build close links and partnerships with FORUM members and other key stakeholders across the life sciences sector and facilitate their input to the Academy’s wider work programme.

In addition to events experience, you will possess sound understanding of medical research in the UK, familiarity with the policymaking process, and an appreciation of the interface between academia, industry and the NHS. You will communicate with confidence and clarity, with an excellent writing style. It is vital that you can operate flexibly in a small organisation, and show the commitment and initiative to make a real difference to the translation of research.

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible and will consider secondments.

Key tasks and responsibilities can be found in the JD which is attached at the bottom of this page.

Location

Staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to desk space in the office is currently available. We remain responsive to government restrictions.

We have a staff group looking at hybrid working models for the future. There is no expectation that staff will return to the office 5 days a week. Location of work will be set based on the needs of the individual and their role, however when in the office the location is 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH.

Work from home equipment contributions are available following workspace assessments.

Agile working

We empower individuals and teams to identify work practices and patterns that enable the organisation to maximise its potential and the individual to achieve the best possible work/life balance.

Our agile working approach operates on the following principles:

1. Open
2. Timely
3. Experimental
4. Connected
5. Respectful
6. Empowered

These principles allow staff to determine how, when and where they work to do their job well and support their wellbeing.

Family friendly

We offer a range of benefits including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing benefits

Subscription to Headspace and Class pass.

Regular organisation wide wellbeing days.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 1 September 2021
Interviews will take place week commencing 6 September 2021

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