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ISLINGTON COUNCIL

NRPF Network Project Officer (Advice and Guidance)

Local Government (NJC): P05 £45,594 - £48,576 p.a

Main area: Communicating complex legislation and policy in written guidance.

Grade: Local Government (NJC): P05 £45,594 - £48,576 p.a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Job ref: HN/0195/SA-B

Job overview

The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Network, hosted by Islington Council, supports councils across the UK to prevent homelessness, alleviate child poverty, promote integration within local communities, and to operate cost-efficient services.

We are offering a unique opportunity for someone to build on their influencing, research, legal, and communication skills by maintaining and developing the NRPF Network’s written resources, including sector-endorsed practice guidance for local authorities, and providing expert advice to Network members and other stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

You must have a proven ability to interpret complex legislation and government policy, in order to identify relevant changes and convey these in writing to a wide range of audiences. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision

The team are currently working from home but you must be willing and able to undertake national travel and meet any requirements to work in an office at the agreed job location (Islington, London or Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester).

Working for our organisation

By working for the NRPF Network you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence policy and funding decisions and be involved in discussions at a senior management level Produce written information and guidance that will set the standard for local authority best practice Build your commercial acumen in order to maximise the NRPF Network’s income generating activities Work with a range of partners across different sectors Making a real difference to local authority practice and outcomes for people who are living in the UK without a settled form of immigration status The team are currently working from home but you must be willing and able to undertake national travel and meet any requirements to work in an office at the agreed job location (Islington, London or Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester).

It will also be possible for this role to be based at Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, with a salary of £41,881 - £44,863 per annum

Closing date: 10/4/2022 at 23:59.

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