Homeless Families Advocacy Role

Developing a creative approach to policy influence and wider advocacy.

Supporting organisational initiatives to embed organisational agenda in the

mainstream policy dialogue, build support from PPCs and MPs for our

proposals, and sustain public interest in this policy area.

Managing working relationships with external partners and other key

stakeholders, particularly with parliamentarians and other policy stakeholders.

Researching and analysing qualitative/statistical information, including primary

sources and government data sources/other third-party data.

Drafting policy reports, briefing notes, internal memos, presentations, emails to

external parties.

Helping to develop/disseminate evidence-based public policy solutions to

support programme goals.

Other duties that may arise from time to time.

families, understand the situation at local and national level through lived

experience and research. We now bringing solutions forward. We are based in, A keen interest in UK politics and current affairs.

An effective networker who can engage a diverse range of people both digital

and face to face understanding that relationships are key.

Knowledge and understanding of how policy gets implemented in National

government.

Experience of engaging MPs, Peers, civil servants

A team player with initiative and a positive "can do" attitude and a self-starter.

An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with a specific ability to

communicate well with colleagues and explain complex information simply to

internal and external audiences.

Have excellent presentation skills and the ability to present to a wide variety of

audiences, tailoring messages according to the audience.

Have an ability to bring people together from different backgrounds and

sectors to build connections and establishing effective working relationships.

A commitment to excellence and high standards of professionalism., Essential

- Engaging MPs, Peers and Civil Servants to get policy implemented.

- Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and forging strong

relationships.

- Public speaking and presentation experience.

Desirable

- Worked within the VCSE sector previously.

- Experience of the impacts of health inequalities.

Qualifications

Desirable

- Politics related qualification either A-level or degree standard.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

- Understanding of UK politics and current affairs.

- Knowing how to influence decision makers within UK Government.

Desirable

- An understanding of the housing process for families in the UK.

- An understanding of the impact of homelessness on children and adults.

Other

Essential

- Effective networker.

- Team player.

- "Can do" attitude.

- Effective communicator.

- Commitment to excellence.