Obesity Health Alliance - Policy and Advocacy Lead (2 year contract, funding secured)

Obesity Health Alliance - Policy and Advocacy Lead (2 year contract, funding secured) Job Introduction

Help shape the future of public health policy: become the Policy and Advocacy Lead at the Obesity Health Alliance

Diet-related ill health is a key issue on the political and media agenda, and our high obesity rates are at the heart of the matter - with bold, effective government action needed to tackle our unhealthy food system.

The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) is a coalition of leading health organisations - including Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and the medical royal colleges - hosted by Diabetes UK. Together, we work to influence government on healthy weight policy on both prevention and treatment. Our coalition has already played a key role in landmark wins such as the soft drinks industry levy, tougher restrictions on junk food advertising, and curbs on fast food outlets near schools.

We're now looking for an experienced, creative and passionate Policy and Advocacy Lead to take the Alliance into its next impactful chapter. This is a high-profile and rewarding policy role, working alongside a skilled, committed team and a broad coalition of experts. This is the time to develop detailed policy work - and to have the opportunity to drive real, lasting change in the health of the UK population.

The OHA Director welcomes an informal, confidential, discussion prior to the anonymous application process.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date:18 September 2025 (In person)

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Package Description

We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there's no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won't stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries - like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can't do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they've been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there's more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website .

Salary £47,348 - £52,609 FTE, Part time 28 hours would be considered

Frequency Annual

Job Reference diabetesuk/TP/35192/1266

Contract Type Fixed Term Full Time

Closing Date 05 September, 2025

Job Category Chief Exec Office

Business Unit Chief Executive Office

Location London with hybrid working, United Kingdom