Senior Policy Manager (Analysis Lead)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance) Summary Purpose - what you will be achieving: The Policy Directorate brings together the Academy''s policy, analysis and external affairs functions to address major science and health policy issues in the UK and internationally. The Directorate works as a single, coordinated team, focusing resources on priority areas, applying strategic approaches, generating high quality evidence and insights, and engaging effectively with government, stakeholders and partners to inform decision making and influence policy. You will work in the Academy''s new Analysis Function, which ensures that policy development, external engagement, and rapid response work are consistently underpinned by high quality analytical insight. Reporting to the Head of Policy Analysis, you will lead activities in a team that spans qualitative and quantitative methods, evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, policy modelling and evaluation. You will work within the Policy Directorate (including the Policy Development and External Affairs functions) to improve the quality and impact of policy recommendations, and ensure decision-makers can rely on timely, trusted analysis. About the role - what you will be doing: 1. Provide expert advice and guidance in support of policy analysis Work with the Head of Policy Analysis to develop the Analysis Function''s strategy, operating model, standards, governance and ways of working. Work with ..... full job details .....