Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance) Summary Purpose - what you will be achieving: The Policy Directorate brings together the Academy''s policy, analysis and external affairs functions to address major science and health policy issues in the UK and internationally. The Directorate works as a single, coordinated team, focusing resources on priority areas, applying strategic approaches, generating high-quality evidence and insights, and engaging effectively with government, stakeholders and partners to inform decision-making and influence policy. You will lead and integrate the Academy''s external affairs function-spanning policy influence, parliamentary and government engagement, and sector engagement through FORUM-to strengthen our reach, visibility and impact. By drawing on the Academy''s Fellowship, networks and reputation, you will ensure coherence across all external-facing policy activities and play a senior leadership role in delivering the Academy''s transformation priorities. You will position the Academy as an authoritative voice on medical science and health, and ensure that our external engagement is strategic, aligns with the wider organisation''s approach to stakeholder management, and strengthens our influence. About the Role Strategic leadership across external affairs Lead and integrate policy engagement and relationships to deliver a coherent external affairs strategy. Ensure alignment between external affairs a