About the role
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing visible leadership to the wide range of roles that sit within the policy and development function, including: policy, participation and research; digital development and communications; and business development and training.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
lead our policy and research work to positively influence the housing and homelessness agenda in Northern Ireland;
identify appropriate opportunities for Housing Rights to build upon existing services and expand to deliver new services;
in collaboration with the senior team, lead continuous improvement, service innovation and development to maximise new opportunities and organisational effectiveness in the delivery of strategic objectives;
oversee public affairs work and engaging with stakeholders to achieve successful policy outcomes;
lead the development and implementation of a communications strategy to effectively market the organisation and its services;
ensure appropriate resources and effective systems are in place regarding policy and business development services.
About you
You will:
hold a third level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, for example, housing, debt and welfare advice, public policy, business management, business development etc;
have a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior role, analysing and communicating complex policy issues;
have a minimum of three years’ experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners;
have experience developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives and securing staff buy-in to proposed changes.
Timelines
Closing date: midday on 24 February 2025
Shortlisting: 27 February 2025
Invitations to assessment centre issued by: 28 February 2025
Psychometric assessment: prior to 7 March 2025
Assessment centre: 7 March 2025 (and 10 March 2025, if needed)
Final interview: 20 March 2025
To apply
Email completed application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to [email protected] no later than midday on Monday 24 February 2025.