Policy Officer (fixed-term)

Playing a key role in the work of the policy team - creating briefings, working closely with our members and helping to develop policy ideas and solutions.
- Engaging with members and stakeholders to identify and respond to key opportunities and challenges facing the sector, now and in the future.
- Keeping up to date with the current policy environment, latest thinking and issues that impact the sector and housing associations.
- Providing policy input, support and advice to other parts of the NHF through events and project groups.

An understanding of the processes of policy development, and experience of working in a policy team
- Experience of building and developing relationships with stakeholders
- Strong analytical and communication skills, We are a disability confident committed employer and, if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview., You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities, and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

27 days' annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;
- Attractive family friendly policies;
- Private healthcare cover;
- Season ticket loans;
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.