University Liaison and Education Policy Officer, London

We are looking for an Education Policy Officer, who will also act as a University Liaison, to join the policy and public affairs team of a leading national association for eye care providers.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about promoting high-quality education and training in the field of healthcare. This role would suit someone who is proactive, able to build relationships, and keen to foster collaboration among various stakeholders in a leading healthcare association.Key Responsibilities

Acting as a liaison point between trustees of the association, senior staff, optometric universities, and senior training staff in major optical companiesCollaborating with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, undertaking policy projects related to the education and training of the primary eye care workforceProviding secretarial support, coordinating meetings, ensuring effective functioning, and following up on agreed outcomes and actionsOrganisation and management of designated team membersMaintaining confidentiality in a commercial environment, handling personal data with extreme careKey Requirements

High attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholdersAbility to organise and support meetings, prepare agendas, brief chairs, take notes, and ensure actions are completed within deadlinesSome experience of policy development preferably in the education or healthcare sectorAnalytical aptitude with a view of making informed decisionsDriven to engage in a collaborative environment with the ability to work effectively in teams and achieve common ..... full job details .....