The Health Foundation
Engagement and Policy Manager
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Engagement and Policy Manager
Engagement and Policy Manager - Health Equals (maternity cover)
Date posted: 2nd July 2026 Salary: £60,697 with excellent benefits Contract type: 12 month fixed term (maternity cover) Hours per week: 37.5 hours (min. two days per week working in person, hybrid policy; some work may require outside normal hours)
About The Health Foundation
Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK, and health and care services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation with a mission to build a healthier UK. To achieve this, we:
- Generate high-quality research and analysis.
- Develop practical solutions to major health and health services challenges.
- Engage, convene, and build coalitions to foster understanding, inform debate, and drive action.
- Strengthen the long-term capability needed to transform health and care.
Our Values
We demand everyone who works with us to commit to our values: impact, evidence, integrity, and collaboration. We also prioritise diversity and inclusion, expecting all employees to support our EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Strategy.
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About The Role
The Engagement and Policy Manager plays a critical role in delivering the Health Equals programme. Health Equals is a collaborative initiative ensuring everyone has an equal chance at good health and wellbeing. With 125+ coalition members and over 100 parliamentary champions, the programme raises awareness of health inequalities, and their root causes, to embed health in government decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a dynamic public affairs programme, engaging cross-party parliamentarians and managing a network of parliamentary champions.
- Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to develop strategies influencing government policy.
- Organise high-impact events and produce compelling briefings and materials.
- Work with coalition members to mobilise collective action, shaping and driving policy change.
- Oversee agency support and ensure integration of public affairs efforts with wider communications and campaigns.
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Desired Qualifications:
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Are an experienced policy professional with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Have a deep understanding of public affairs, parliamentary processes, and public health policy.
- Excel as a relationship builder, working collaboratively across sectors.
- Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of organisation and professionalism.
Read our full **job description** for further clarity.
How to Apply
We prioritise merit and are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
Encouraged to apply: Applicants from underrepresented groups (particularly women, Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities) are strongly encouraged.
Please contact us if you require support during the application process.
Application Deadline:
15th July 2026, 23:59
Interview Dates:
21–22 July 2026
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