Policy Business Partner

Home Group

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Policy Business PartnerHybrid role, National (office flexible/to be agreed)Full time Temporary role (37.5 hpw): 6 - 9 months with possible extensionSalary circa £32,000 per annum plus brilliant benefits including Health cash planHome, a place where you belongHome Group is searching for dynamic Policy Business Partners to join our Policy team. With responsibility for developing policies that people want to read and that meet the needs of the organisation, regulators, and most importantly our customers, you will report to the Policy Manager.What you’ll do
  • This role requires an enthusiastic individual with excellent knowledge of housing and/or support policy and practice. In addition to first class writing skills, experience of working in supported housing services or on building safety issues is particularly desirable for these posts.
  • You will join a friendly and supportive team in a national role, well suited to someone who wants to develop their career within Home Group.
  • This role is full time but allows flexibility to manage your own diary over the course of the working week.
Why choose usImagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!What you bring
  • You will use research and horizon scanning skills to identify areas for improvement in policy and work in partnership with the senior management team to ensure policy reflects relevant regulatory and quality frameworks.
  • By supporting business leaders to ensure that policy is effectively implemented, you will support the delivery of first-class services
  • As an excellent communicator you will use your skills to design and run consultation events with customers and other stakeholders, as well as supporting business leaders to disseminate policy changes to the wider organisation.
  • You will also assess the anticipated impact of policy to ensure that it effectively promotes equality and diversity.
  • The successful candidate will be part of a national team. Flexibility is therefore required to travel throughout England and occasionally Scotland, including occasional overnight stays.
We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.Job details
  • You’ll work Monday to Friday, and we are open to agreeing a flexible work pattern
  • You’ll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch for a haircut or swim, you can use your flexi time to manage that!
  • This is a national role, and you’ll spend one or two days per week in your local Home Group office or travelling to other Home Group sites nationally and the rest working from home
A place where you belongWe do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!What’s in it for you?
  • Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five days more (subject to criteria).
  • Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
  • 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
  • We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
  • Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.
  • Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!
Ready to join us?Click APPLY NOW to see the Policy Business Partner Job description learn about us, and for help to apply. Don’t wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference.To let us know how we can help you shine in our process, email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk to discuss your reasonable adjustments.

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