Policy Officer - London, United Kingdom - National Housing Federation

National Housing Federation

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London, United Kingdom

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Policy Officer
London or Bristol - employees can work from home on an arrangement agreed with their line manager
The National Housing Federation (NHF)

Summary:

Salary: £35,850 to £36,493 (London) / £31,994 (National) per annum
Main Activity: Supporting our influence over government policy
Main Criteria: Experience in a role supporting national policy development

Closing Date: 25th February 2024

We're now seeking a Policy Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As a Policy Officer, you will support our policy team to influence government policy as it relates to the housing sector.

You will help us to understand our members' challenges and priorities and keep up to date with government policy and its impact on the sector, as well as the ambitions of housing associations.

Ensuring our policy work is robust and credible, you will inform it through evidence, information and insight.

You will also support members to become more informed on key issues by producing high quality briefings and attending events to represent our work.

You will also engage with welfare and universal credit, supply and building safety issues, leading on projects with specific areas of responsibility.

Your Benefits

27 days' annual leave + statutory holidays
Christmas shutdown (three days)
Flexible working
Attractive family friendly policies
Private healthcare cover
Season ticket loans
Employee awards
Training and development opportunities

What's in it for you?

If you have experience of supporting national policy development and a track record of effective stakeholder management, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with our national organisation.

You will have the chance to expand your portfolio of experience in an environment where professional growth is valued and you are enabled to make a huge positive impact on people's lives

About You
To be considered as a Policy Officer, you will need:

Experience of working in a job role supporting national policy development
Strong experience of building and developing relationships with stakeholders
Knowledge of the methods used in policy development and influencing
Knowledge and experience gained from working in a policy team

About Us
The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations across England.

Our members provide critical housing services to over 6 million people across the country, ensuring their housing is safe, secure and affordable.

We're all about the positive change we can make for our members and the housing sector as a whole.

We also work with the government to shape national policy and create space for our members to deliver their social purpose.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.

Other organisations may call this role Regulatory Policy Officer, Policy Advisor, Regulatory Advisor, Regulatory & Compliance Policy Officer, Charity Policy Officer, or Charity Regulatory Policy Officer.

Closing Date for Applications:
Sunday 25th February 2024

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£31,994.00-£36,493.00 per year

Schedule: