Policy Officer

Hammersmith And Fulham; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a skilled candidate to analyze sector trends and develop policy projects. This role involves working closely with the CEO and casework teams to deliver community campaigns. The ideal applicant should hold a degree and possess strong analytical, writing, and relationship-building skills. Familiarity with social welfare law is desirable. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to local community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate degree-level outcomes.
• Knowledge gained from work within a policy team.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze information about sector trends, threats, and opportunities.
• Work with the CEO and casework teams to deliver community-focused campaigns.
• Devise and develop policy projects including research and reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Writing skills

IT skills

Social media skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Your Role will be to:

• Obtain and analyse information about sector trends, threats, and opportunities and use these to help shape our work.
• Work with the CEO and casework teams to identify, develop and deliver campaigns, particularly around issues in our local community.
• Devise and develop policy projects including research and producing reports.
• Other duties as required that are reasonable and within your capabilities.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Educated to degree level and/or can consistently demonstrate degree level outcomes.
• Knowledge and recent experience gained from work within a policy team.
• Knowledge of methods used in policy development and influencing.
• Experience in making, developing and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Excellent analytical and fact-finding skills.
• Good IT and social media skills.
• Personal drive, motivation and an ability to work independently.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge and experience of social welfare law including immigration, housing, public law and employment.
• Experience of project management.