Senior Policy Lead

1 day ago


North Yorkshire, United Kingdom BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time
Job Description

Company Overview:

We are a leading social change organisation, working across the UK to create a more equitable and just future.

Salary:

£60,000 - £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

About the Role:

This new role has been created to help us achieve our mission around people and planet. You will work with senior colleagues to develop and implement policy solutions to address housing and land issues in the UK.

You will have the freedom to shape the scope of work and lead significant projects, drawing on your expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and convening.

In this role, you will design and lead projects, expanding our expertise and impact in a high-profile policy area. You will be our point person on housing and land, linking to our work on campaigns, advocacy, emerging futures, and social investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policy solutions to address housing and land issues in the UK.

• Work with senior colleagues to shape the scope of work and lead significant projects.

• Design and lead projects, expanding our expertise and impact in a high-profile policy area.

• Be our point person on housing and land, linking to our work on campaigns, advocacy, emerging futures, and social investment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of policy issues related to housing and land.

• Ability to analyse and unpick complex policy dilemmas.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 35 hours per week.

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.

• Access to professional development opportunities.

Others:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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