Policy Manager International and Registration

Your new companyI am working exclusively with a medical regulator, and we are looking for an experienced Policy Manager to lead on policy development, analysis and stakeholder engagement with the UK Government. The post holder will be focusing on challenging the current status quo, and putting the thoughts, feelings and benefits of changing regulation policy to favour the organisation. The main area of policy includes international registration.

Your new roleThe successful candidate will:

• Lead the development, implementation and management of clear end-to-end regulatory policies and standards for the registration of international professionals. This looks at the legal requirements for registering in the UK, strategy and approach to regulation.
• Manage complex registration casework. This includes providing advice to internal and external colleagues regarding legal and policy issues.
• Lead on policy analysis and engagement, ensuring you are keeping track of external issues that will affect the organisation.
• Work with other healthcare bodies to carry out policy analysis.
• Project managed policy consultations.
• Represent the organisation at external events and meetings.

What you'll need to succeedThis position is ideal for someone who has:

• Extensive policy development experience within the healthcare and regulatory space (ideally)
• Good understanding of the principles of good regulation in the UK and how this can be translated to Policy Development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Significant experience of preparing high quality policy documents, including position papers, reports, and final documents for senior committees and external stakeholders
• Understanding of legal principles (via a degree or previous experience - highly desirable, but not essential).

What you'll get in returnThis amazing opportunity is great for a proven policy professional within the public sector, with an understanding of law and legislation who is looking for a senior to step up into a role that offers flexibility and ownership and seniority. This is a large, high profile role. This role also comes with a great pension and holiday package, with a very flexible hybrid working policy,

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