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This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious policy intern to join Commission on Neighbourhoods, contributing to vital research on community-led change.

You will be at the forefront of policy analysis, supporting the commission with evidence gathering, engaging with stakeholders, and producing high-quality research.

You'll have the chance to develop your skills and build valuable experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

So, if you are passionate about community engagement, then read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Policy Intern, you will support the Commission on Neighbourhoods project.

Working closely with the Head of Research and Analysis, you will conduct research, prepare briefs, and assist with stakeholder engagement.

You will support both the Commissioners and Research Advisory Groups in delivering the goals of the project, developing an understanding of research relevant to the Commission's work.

Additionally, you will:

- Assist in defining the scope and structure of the Commission inquiry process
- Build relationships with organisations contributing research and evidence
- Prepare briefing notes, papers, and summaries for meetings
- Help co-ordinate evidence sessions and support the drafting of reports

To be considered as a Policy Intern, you will need:

- To be educated to degree level or equivalent
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills

Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a National Lottery Community Fund programme which committed £1 million each to 150 areas across England. We believe there is a need to put more power, resources, and decision-making into the hands of communities. We do this by trusting local people.

The Big Local programme demonstrates the value of long-term, unconditional, resident-led funding through supporting local communities to make their areas better places to live. We commit our funds at the outset, and then support local residents to develop their own plans to spend the funding in ways that they collectively agree will improve their local area and the lives of those living there. We draw on the learning from our work to promote a wider transformation in the way policy-makers, funders, and others engage with communities and places.

The Commission on Neighbourhoods is a new initiative aimed at exploring the future of policy related to neighbourhoods, particularly those facing multiple levels of disadvantage. The project will gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and provide policy recommendations to promote community-led change.

We are now looking for a Policy Intern to join us on a 6 to 12 month contract, working 36 hours per week., Webrecruit and Local Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be., Local Trust's mission is to enable people to make their communities better places to live in by helping them develop and use their skills and confidence to identify what matters most to them, and to take action to change things for the better, now and in the future. Local Trust will deliver Big Local, a ground breaking programme of funding and support to achieve lasting change in 150 areas across England over the next 10 years.

Salary of £24,684 per annum
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10%
- 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, with three additional days during office closure over Christmas and New Year
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
- Development opportunities and time off for volunteering