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Senior Policy and Research Officer

Hours: This position is available on a full- or part-time basis (21-35 hours per week). Flexible working considered.

Salary: Band D­, £48,550–£53,661

Contract: permanent 

Location: London (with hybrid working options)

This is an exciting senior policy role in our committed policy team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. The development of a UK-wide child poverty strategy in government means this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence policy makers to adopt our evidence-based policy solutions to child poverty. 

We are looking for someone to take a lead role in developing evidence-based policy positions to support CPAG’s influencing and campaigns work. You will have knowledge of political processes and how external organisations can effect change. You will have a track record of producing high quality research and analysis, including policy briefings, on social policy issues. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally. 

The postholder will be working in a fast moving, high profile and complex policy environment and will need to balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives. Current priorities include influencing the development and implementation of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, sharing analysis and expertise as part of the DWP’s review of universal credit, and monitoring the development of the green paper on the changes to disability benefits, and the white paper on employment. 

We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack. 

For more information about this post and to apply download the Senior Policy and Research Officer job pack and the application form.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at [email protected].  

Closing date for applications: Monday 7 July (midnight) 

Interviews will be held in London on Monday 14 July.