Policy Officer

7 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom National Housing Federation Full time
Policy Officer
Salary: £35,850-£36,493 (London) / £31,994 (National) per annum
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
- 27 days' annual leave + statutory holidays + three closure days over the Christmas period. - Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme. - Attractive family-friendly policies. - Private healthcare cover. - Season ticket loans. - Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days of in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed upon with the line manager subject to the role and business needs.
The National Housing Federation (NHF) is seeking two policy specialists, one to work on decarbonisation and sustainability in the housing sector and one on resident engagement and welfare reform, as well as other high-profile policy areas impacting housing.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.
Policy Officers at the NHF shape our policy work in specific areas, with support from the rest of the policy team and the wider organisation. In this role, you would become the expert in your policy area, drawing on the knowledge and experience of our housing association members and your own skills and expertise.
Interested in applying your skills and knowledge to influence housing policy and working in a fast-paced environment?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.
Key elements of the role:
- Working closely with our members and helping to develop policy ideas and solutions. - Engaging with members and stakeholders to identify and respond to opportunities and challenges facing the housing sector, now and in the future. - Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. - Keeping up to date with the current policy environment, latest thinking and issues that impact housing. - Contributing to the NHF's high-profile events and campaigns. - Influencing strategic stakeholders and policymakers.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of the processes of policy development, and substantial experience of working in a policy role (or in an equivalent role focused on developing strategic ideas and solutions). - Experience of building relationships with, and influencing stakeholders. - The ability to develop a strong understanding of specific policy areas. - Strong analytical and communication skills.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.
Disability confident employer
We are a disability-confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience, we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format.
Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interviews based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2025 Interview date: 6 - 8 May 2025

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