Policy Manager

• Manage the policy function and deliver ALONE's policy priorities and annual work programme
• Monitor political, legislative and policy developments affecting older people
• Identify emerging issues and opportunities relevant to ALONE's work
• Develop evidence-based policy positions, briefings, submissions and recommendations
• Translate research, evaluation, service insight and external evidence into policy recommendations and priorities
• Identify opportunities for policy development and influence, including consultations, government strategies, legislation and emerging policy issues
• Work with Public Affairs to inform political engagement and advocacy
• Work with Communications to communicate ALONE's policy positions, evidence and expertise
• Manage and implement ALONE's policy development model
• Scope, commission and use research with colleagues and external partners
• Manage and develop the policy team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• A qualification in Public Policy
• Minimum of three years' experience in a senior policy (or equivalent) role
• Experience developing and disseminating evidence-based policy positions
• Understanding and experience of translating policy into influencing strategies
• Strong understanding of how research can be used to inform policy development
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to actively listen, seek out and consider information objectively, and respond to challenging situations with reason and proportionality
• Strong understanding of older persons' policies and services
• Experience managing small teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing evidence-based policy positions and translating research into actionable strategies, with a strong focus on older persons' policies and services. Proven ability to manage policy functions and lead teams in a fast-paced environment while effectively engaging stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Public Policy Qualification
• Senior Policy Experience
• Evidence-Based Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Team Management Experience

Hard Skills

• Policy Development
• Research Translation
• Legislative Monitoring
• Policy Position Development
• Consultation Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Active Listening
• Objective Information Assessment
• Reasoned Response to Challenges

Industry Keywords

• Older Persons' Policies
• Political Engagement
• Advocacy Strategies
• Policy Priorities
• Complex Environment Navigation