Strategy and policy analyst
Location
Seaham, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
We’re on the lookout for a Strategy and Policy Analyst to join the believe housing team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We’re committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.
We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer, and we encourage everyone to ‘work the believe way’. For us, this means keeping things simple, doing more of what matters, and removing tasks and processes that don’t add value.
Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).
Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.
about the role
The Strategy and Policy Analyst will be the lead on maintaining a consistent approach to policy development, supporting the business to develop policies and provide research and insight that supports an innovative approach. The role will support the policy and strategy development across the business to ensure activity is in line with and directly supporting the Corporate Plan and strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will:
Support the development and delivery of the corporate strategy by co-ordinating activity and research, analysing the operating environment to inform the creation of corporate objectives and priorities
Undertake strategy and policy development across the business in line with our Corporate Plan, delivery plans and strategic objectives
Maintain a robust evidence base which informs policy and strategy decisions
Lead on consultation activity for the business
Proactively horizon scan to produce briefings, reports and research to support the business and influence direction, making recommendations and offering challenge where appropriate
Keep up to date with changes to government legislation, policy, regulations, housing trends and best practice in order to provide advice as required to a range of audiences
Lead on individual research projects across the business, bringing insight and analysis that informs and drives improvement, identifies solutions, scoping the activity to develop a project plan that realises the opportunities and evaluates the options.
For more information, please read the full job description.
what’s on offer?
Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.
As well as a competitive salary of £40,022 – £41,273 per annum some of our top benefits and rewards include:
31-33 days of annual leave
working the believe way allows us to be more agile in the ways we work and creates a great work-life balance
believe housing is committed to providing a first class pension offer with employer contributions into the local government pension scheme (LGPS), which is currently equivalent to 27.1% of your gross salary
up to four days paid volunteering leave each year.
apply now
If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Here at believe housing we are a disability confident employer, if you require any adjustments or support throughout our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Katy Bird, Strategy, Research and Improvement Manager at
[email protected] Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday, 18 March 2024
All applicants must go through our website
Interview date to be confirmed.
interested?
If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.
apply now
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£40.02k - £41.27k per annum
