Policy and Parliamentary Lead – 6 MONTH FTC

As Policy and Parliamentary Lead, you will support the Housing Ombudsman Service in its public affairs activities and policy objectives to build our relationships with elected representatives to promote awareness of our role and ensure that the Ombudsman’s voice is heard in government, both national and local, and across the housing sector.
You will be doing this at a time of seismic change in the social housing policy landscape in the wake of the Grenfell Tower Phase 2 inquiry recommendations and the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law as well as other forthcoming changes in the legislative and regulatory framework., This is a highly collaborative position, and you will take a leading role in planning and delivering on the Ombudsman’s priority policy areas. You will develop and deliver political and parliamentary stakeholder engagement and play a key role in engaging with policymakers, civil servants, politicians, councillors, relevant regulators and Ombudsman schemes, and other key stakeholders.
You will develop and deliver a variety of projects to support the work of our sponsor Department, HCLG Select Committee, and All-Party Parliamentary Groups, to inform key decision makers and influence policy, coordinate the Ombudsman’s parliamentary and local government engagement and develop stakeholder relationships., You will prepare communications, reports and policy briefings for internal and external audiences and help ensure our systemic work has impact. You will be joining the Quality, Engagement and Development directorate, with a varied and challenging remit to ensure the important lessons from our casework are shared.
In addition to the salary offered, we also offer a range of other benefits including a commitment to a healthy work / life balance, including a 35-hour working week.
For further details, please click ‘apply’ and download the information pack. We hope you choose to contribute your skills to the evolution of our ambitious, influential and rapidly expanding organisation. When applying, within your supporting statement, please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification and evidence how you meet it.
CLOSING DATE: 23.59 on Thursday 31 October 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: Following unprecedented interest in our vacancies, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date (close it early). The role will be closed to new applications immediately if / when we receive 120 applications or at the stated closing date – whichever occurs first. Applications after the role has closed cannot be accepted. We therefore strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. We have an environment that is inclusive and recognises the value of difference in the workplace.

Supporting documents
https://housing-ombudsman-careers.org.uk/2021/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Policy-and-Parliamentary-Lead-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Christmas closure days
- Flexible working
- Annual health check
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership