Policy Advisor

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Psychology,Social Sciences and Social Care,Social Policy

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Company: British Psychological Society

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Type / Role: Academic or Research

Phone: +44-1241 4010528

Fax: +44-1350 4980346

E-mail: N\A

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1 year Fixed Term Contract                                

With over 52,000 members, The British Psychological Society is the professional body for psychologists in the UK and the largest psychology community in Europe. The Policy Team based at our Leicester office is currently recruiting.

The Society aims to maximise the impact of psychology on public policy by ensuring that influential policy makers have access to the latest research and insight that psychology can offer. Our Policy Team provides policy advice and support across the Society. We focus on issues of significant public interest where psychology can add value and strive to achieve excellence in psychology education and training, research and practice.

Reporting to the Lead Policy Advisor, you will play an instrumental role in developing our ability to use evidence-based psychology to influence policy in these areas. You will advise on policy development as well as overseeing specific projects in relation to our Strategic Plan. Educated to at least Graduate level or equivalent in psychology, ideally followed by a postgraduate research qualification in psychology, and with relevant post-qualification experience, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Although the position is based in Leicester, some out of hours work and frequent travel (possibly with overnight stays) will be required.

Visit www.bps.org.uk/staffvacancies for the full job description.

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter to the personnel team [email protected]  

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 11 September 2017. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 September 2017 at our Leicester office.

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