Strategy and Policy Adviser

Clarion Housing Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in London seeks a Strategy and Policy Adviser. This role involves analyzing strategic trends, developing policy frameworks, and drafting evidence-based responses. The ideal candidate has experience in a complex organization, strong research and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,589 to £50,146, and promotes a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy and/or policy within a complex organization.
• Ability to analyze strategic trends to support business decisions.
• Proven experience in evaluating policy and managing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and report on strategic trends.
• Develop impact evaluations for policy reviews.
• Draft formal evidence-based responses to consultations.
• Monitor external environment for legislative changes.
• Deliver strategic advice based on external operating conditions.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal presentation

Job description

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Strategy and Policy Adviser

Apply locations Central London Hybrid time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 12, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R0017528

Salary: £36,589 to £50,146 per annum

Location: London, Greater London House with flexibility to work from home and other office locations as required

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a policy and/or strategy professional with a keen interest in housing and research? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Strategy and Policy Adviser to join our Strategy, Policy, Evidence and Research team.

Working closely with the Research Advisers and the other Strategy and Policy Adviser, you’ll provide a range of evidence to support the development of evidence-based policy and strategy. Part of your role will involve working across the business to build capability and understanding. You’ll monitor the external environment for changes in legislation and national and local policy, assessing external and internal trends so that we can effectively respond to our changing environment.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Working with the wider team, assess, review and report on external and internal trends that are strategically significant for Clarion
• Develop impact evaluation for policy to be used as part of the policy review process to provide quality assurance
• Implement, manage and evaluate the policy framework; ensuring policies comply with the agreed process, are accessible to colleagues and add value to the business
• Draft evidence based responses to formal consultations or exercises such as select committees
• Regularly scan environment for factors that may affect the business, our customers and stakeholders, such as changes to policy, emergent ideas from think tanks and other sources.
• Deliver business strategy advice based on an understanding the external operating environment, including government and other relevant stakeholders.

In this key role for the Group, you’ll liaise closely with colleagues at all levels across the business.

You’ll have experience of strategy and/or policy in a similarly complex organisation. You’ll need to be with a team player with good research skills and proven experience of analysing key strategic trends to support business decisions. You’ll come with excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

The role will be based in our London (Camden) office with flexibility to work from home and travel to other offices as required.

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Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in London.

Applicants must be able to travel to attend meetings and conferences as required.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.