Salary: NICS EOI £33,542 £34,231 (pro rata) Job type: Part time, fixed term until October 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to funding Hours of work: Up to 22.5 hours per week Responsible to: Policy Lead About the role As a member of our policy team, you will have a key role in supporting the development of Housing Rights policy work, to influence positive change within housing in Northern Ireland, and support Housing Rights in our work to prevent homelessness. You will work closely with our Head of Policy and Development and our Policy Lead to ensure our policy positions are backed by robust evidence, including the experiences of our frontline services. About you Youll bring: Third level qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, e.g. social policy, research, economics, politics etc Minimum of one years experience of policy and public affairs work, including lobbying work, or two years' experience in the provision of relevant housing advice Demonstrated experience of writing policy documents, including consultation responses and policy briefings Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with key stakeholders including the general public, government officials and political parties A good understanding of social justice issues and government policies relevant to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups Knowledge of the working of the NI Assembly or other parliamentary body Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to organise, prioritise and plan work to meet challenging deadlines Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict effectively Good IT skills and knowledge About Housing Rights Housing Rights has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing and homelessness problems since 1964. We help people with their housing and homelessness problems through our helplines and advice work. We use their experiences to bring change and improvements with our policy work. We educate and inform others working in the housing and advice sectors to help their clients. All our work helps us to achieve our vision 'when everyone has a home'. What we can offer you We offer our people the following: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support life-work balance tailored learning and development plans to help you grow in your career a generous 25-day annual leave allowance, plus 12 public holidays enhanced family-friendly policies to support your journey with us a comprehensive employer pension scheme with free life assurance free parking and an accessible office location fun staff events to foster team spirit and engagement employee wellbeing services to support your health a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment a values-driven culture where your contributions truly matter Skills: Policy Research Social policy