About the Company:

Main business: : Business, consulting and general management

The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is the trade association for large pharmacy operators in England, Scotland and Wales. Our members include ASDA, Boots, LloydsPharmacy, Morrisons, Rowlands Pharmacy, Superdrug, Tesco and Well, who between them own and operate over 6,000 pharmacies, around half the UK market.

About the Role:

We are looking for a bright and ambitious graduate to fill a full-time position as part of our small but dynamic team based in Central London. This new and varied role will span both policy analysis and communications work and will involve regular contact with senior clinicians and leaders from across healthcare and government.

With a keen interest in public policy, and a mind for critical analysis, you’ll be conducting research and gathering input to support and inform the CCA’s activities to influence government and other stakeholders for the benefit of our members. You will regularly scan press outlets to identify new policy developments or proposals relevant to our members and you’ll support with proactive PR programmes and campaigns. You’ll also help develop engaging content for communications out to our CCA representatives on local pharmacy contractor bodies across the country.

• Support the CCA team to produce policy and communications products which effectively promote our members’ interests.
• Support the advocacy of the CCA to stakeholders across England, Scotland and Wales and to promote the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• Conduct research and critical analysis to inform CCA influencing activities.
• Support with internal communications to CCA representatives on local pharmacy contractor representative bodies.

Requirements:

• Educated to undergraduate or master’s degree level (ideally in a discipline which has required quantitative and qualitative data analysis).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to rapidly understand complex concepts and situations.
• Ability to build and develop good working relationships.
• Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once with associated deadlines.
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Proficient in IT usage and applications.
• Insight into the role of a trade association in influencing Government and other policy makers (desirable).
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Analytical
• Methodical
• Adaptable
• Concern for order and quality

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID 'N2JM9'