Details
1118036
University of Warwick
01/10/2026
9 Months
Flexible, subject to project and study requirements. Hours will be agreed in advance, with work normally completed within 18 hours per week or less. Occasional additional hours may be required to meet deadlines.
Not Applicable
Pay
£13.75
£1.66
Description
Role
We are seeking an experienced, well-organised, and highly motivated individual to support the delivery of a Policy Support Fund project that will translate findings from the NIHR-funded GPNET-0 Study into actionable policy recommendations for sustainable general practice. The project aims to work closely with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), professional bodies, patient representatives and other key stakeholders to inform policy development, commissioning, and implementation activities that support NHS Net Zero ambitions.
The postholder will play a central role in supporting stakeholder engagement, workshop delivery, policy-focused communications, and the production of policy-facing outputs.
This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate seeking experience at the interface of research, policy, and climate-health action, while strengthening their CV.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will support delivery of the project through the following activities:
Policy Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement activities involving NHS England, ICBs, professional bodies, patient representatives and third-sector organisations.
• Coordinate communications with project partners and external stakeholders.
• Organise meetings, workshops, roundtables and policy engagement activities.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, briefing notes and follow-up actions.
Evidence Synthesis and Policy Translation
• Support the synthesis of findings from the GPNET-0 Study into policy-relevant formats.
• Assist with development of policy briefs, stakeholder summaries and communication materials.
• Support drafting of reports, presentations and dissemination materials.
• Assist with reviewing policy documents and identifying opportunities for policy influence.
Workshops and Event Delivery
• Support organisation and delivery of online stakeholder workshops and roundtables.
• Assist with planning and delivery of a high-level policy event involving NHS and policy stakeholders.
• Coordinate registrations, stakeholder communications and event logistics.
• Support preparation of event materials and outputs.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration
• Maintain stakeholder engagement records and project documentation.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including collection of participant feedback and maintenance of engagement logs.
• Assist with project reporting requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the project team.
Skills and experience
Essential:
• Degree in public health, health policy, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience supporting research, policy, stakeholder engagement, knowledge exchange, or health services projects.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organising meetings, workshops, conferences, or stakeholder events.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Experience preparing professional reports, briefing documents, or presentations.
• Strong IT skills.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of healthcare sustainability, climate change and health, NHS policy, or primary care.
• Experience of policy engagement or knowledge mobilisation activities.
• Experience working with NHS organisations, local authorities, professional bodies or third-sector organisations.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods.
• Experience supporting evaluation and impact activities.
• Ability to working flexible times (with notice) depending on project activities and study requirements.
Location
Hybrid working arrangement with a combination of Warwick Medical School campus and remote working.
Additional information
Job closing date - Midnight 16/09/26