Housing Advocacy Lead

21 hours ago


North Yorkshire, United Kingdom BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time

Policy Development Specialist Wanted

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We're seeking a highly skilled Policy Development Specialist to join our team at BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD. As a key member of our Insight & Policy team, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing policies that support the organization's mission to speed up and support the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty.

The ideal candidate will have a significant knowledge of policy issues related to housing and land, as well as experience in analyzing and unpicking complex policy dilemmas. You'll be a 'go-to' voice for original thinking and expertise among decision-makers and opinion formers.

As a Policy Development Specialist, you'll work closely with senior colleagues to create a new stream of policy development and influencing activity around housing, particularly as it relates to poverty and economic insecurity in the UK today. Your brief will be to devise arguments and ideas that can help improve access to affordable, safe, secure homes for all, which are both ambitious and sensitive to the needs of households in the UK, particularly those on low incomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement policies that support the organization's mission
  • Analyze and unpick complex policy dilemmas
  • Work closely with senior colleagues to create a new stream of policy development and influencing activity around housing
  • Devise arguments and ideas that can help improve access to affordable, safe, secure homes for all

Requirements:

  • Significant knowledge of policy issues related to housing and land
  • Experience in analyzing and unpicking complex policy dilemmas
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 per annum (depending on experience)



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