Policy Officer

Role:

Policy Officer (Welfare and Employment)Location:

Homebased, with some travel requiredContract Type:

Permanent, Full TimeHours:

35 Hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary:

£30,790 to £32,411 per annumWe are looking for a

Policy Officer

to join our busy team, specialising in

welfare and employment policy . This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning finances and debt, welfare benefits, and employment, affecting the Armed Forces community.Coming from the Royal British Legion, you will be part of the influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.Reporting to:

Policy ManagerResponsibilities:Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the welfare and employment portfolio, within central, local, and devolved governmentTrack and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces communityUse qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposalsIdentify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector and governmentRepresent RBL publicly through securing opportunities to present policy issues and products, including at relevant events, workshops, external committees and working groupsYou will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.Employee benefits include –28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working daysGenerous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your roleEmployee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal adviceRange of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectivesOpportunities to volunteerTravel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.Additional informationWe are a non-profit organisation operating in the armed forces ..... full job details .....