Influencing is a growing strand of our work at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity. We seek to use the information that we have through the initiatives we fund and the work we do through the Frontline Network to improve the support that people experiencing homelessness receive and prevent homelessness wherever possible. We do this by making sure decision makers know what matters most, and what needs to change.
A key element of this work is leading our Annual Frontline Worker Survey. This research offers an insight into the issues that those on the frontline of homelessness support are facing, as well as good practice and solutions to respond to homelessness. Our last survey received responses from 1,182 frontline workers from across the United Kingdom. We use these findings to inform our own activities as well as to influence wider change, for example by presenting learning to decision makers and submitting evidence to Government consultations. As the Policy and Best Practice Manager you will continue to develop our influencing work so that we share insights from across the Charity’s activities and help inform action to address homelessness.
Main purpose of role:
Develop, deliver and lead the Charity’s influencing strategy. We seek to use the information that we have through the initiatives we fund and the work we do through the Frontline Network to improve the support that people experiencing homelessness receive, by making sure decisions makers know what matters most and what needs to change.
How to Apply
If you would like to join the St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity team as Policy and Best Practice Manager, please provide the following via our online jobs board:
• A current comprehensive CV (no longer than two A4 pages) outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)
•A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and role specification
Further information about the Charity and our activities can be found at our website - StMartin-in-the-Fields | UK homeless charity (smitfc.org)
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Natalie King, Head of Development at natalie.king@stmartinscharity.org.uk