Policy Officer

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Home Group Full time £16,650 - £32,100 per year

Policy Business Partner
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Salary £31,000 per year (negotiable for outstanding candidates) plus 34 days leave (pro rata) and health cash plan

Temporary for 12 months

Full time (37.5 hpw), we'll consider part time/job share too

Flexible base with hybrid working

We can't offer a CoS for this role

Home a place where you belong

Are you passionate about shaping policy that makes a real difference in people's lives? Do you have strong writing skills and a solid understanding of social housing regulation? If so, we'd love to hear from you Join us and create clear, practical policies that keep us compliant and make life easier for our colleagues and customers. If you want a role where your ideas matter and your work shapes real change, this is it.

What you'll do

  • Develop policies that are clear, compliant and meet business needs and regulatory standards
  • Work with leaders to prepare our organisation and colleagues to be ready for policy changes
  • Design consultation events and gather feedback from colleagues and customers
  • Create resources that help teams understand and apply policy
  • Scan the horizon for new legislation and best practice to keep us ahead

Why join us

You'll join our Governance and Risk team who value fresh ideas and collaboration. This is a 12-month contract to cover internal colleague moves, with potential to extend further at the end of the initial period. It's a great opportunity to enhance your skills and be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work

You have

  • Experience developing organisational wide policies with a keen eye always on the detail
  • Strong knowledge of social housing regulation and legislation
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, able to turn complex regulations into clear, accessible policies
  • Can confidently design and run consultation events with customers and colleagues
  • Proven track record of building positive relationships and working collaboratively across teams

The practical bits

  • You'll work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work are 9.00 am to 5.30 pm, with flexibility built in
  • We'll consider applications for part-time working or job share
  • You'll be part of our national team, with flexibility to work from one of our national Home Group offices (near where you are based) two days and week and the rest from home.
  • There will be occasional travel and overnight stays to work with our team based across the UK

What's in it for you?

  • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
  • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
  • Instant pay access with Stream
  • 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
  • Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work

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