Strategy & Change Advisor

**Job Title**: Strategy & Change Advisor
**Contract **Type**: Permanent
**Salary**: £39,109.81 (£40,332.57 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
**Working **Hours**: 37.5 hours per week
**Working **Pattern**: Monday - Friday
**Location**: Liverpool / Hybrid (the role can be based anywhere in the UK as it is working in a national role and the team are national.)

**The difference you will make as a Strategy & Change Advisor**

In this role you will support the delivery of the Care & Support Strategy and Corporate Plan objectives by developing and delivering projects in collaboration with colleagues. Ideally in this role you will develop an effective network of key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure projects are supported appropriately including key partners such as business transformation, business information and digital business, also in this role you keep up to date with legislation, regulatory, policy and funding changes in housing, care, and support, analysing risks, trends and opportunities and providing recommendations for changes to strategic direction ensuring resultant changes are widely communicated internally.

**About you**

We are looking for someone with:

- Good understanding of the social housing sector and/or homelessness/care/mental health.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate a high level of professional writing skills.
- Flexible, self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to interpret complex documentation, identifying key requirements and preparing written responses that meet criteria appropriately.

**Why Riverside?**

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

**Working with us, you’ll enjoy**:

- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technologyA wide range of benefits

**Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside**:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

**Role Profile**

Roles requires to you:

- Support the delivery of the Care & Support Strategy and Corporate Plan objectives by developing and delivering projects in collaboration with colleagues.
- Lead on specific Care & Support Strategy projects as required.
- Develop an effective network of key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure projects are supported appropriately including key partners such as business transformation, business information and digital business.
- Keep up to date with legislation, regulatory, policy and funding changes in housing, care, and support, analysing risks, trends and opportunities and providing recommendations for changes to strategic direction ensuring resultant changes are widely communicated internally.
- Provide performance information and contribute to the Care & Support reporting framework.
- Liaise with Subject Matter Experts to inform strategy development, drive continuous improvement and provide an evidence base for tender submissions.
- Ensure colleague engagement and communications are an integral part of the business change process in all projects delivered.
- Support the Care & Support Strategy Delivery Groups and attend and lead subgroups where necessary.
- Keep up to date with the delivery of other Riverside strategies and Corporate Plan objectives, attending project meetings, and ensuring Care & Support interests are represented and any risks and issues are reported to senior management.
- Develop and maintain accurate and timely evidence that promotes the Care & Support Strategy and Corporate Plan objectives at a local and national level, including our influencing aims.

**Influencing & sector analysis**
- Assist in the development of innovative approaches and working practices that helps to maintain Riverside’s position as a leading provider of care and support services.
- Develop and maintain up to date records of sector engagement across Riverside and identify areas for improvement at a local and national level