Overview

Job Description - Policy Business Partner (251272)

Policy Business Partner - (251272)

Hybrid role, National (office flexible/to be agreed). Full time temporary role (37.5 hpw): 6 - 9 months with possible extension. Salary circa £32,000 per annum plus benefits including Health cash plan.

What you’ll do

• Develop policies that people want to read and that meet the needs of the organisation, regulators, and customers, reporting to the Policy Manager.
• Apply excellent knowledge of housing and/or support policy and practice; experience in supported housing services or building safety issues is desirable.
• Work in a national policy team and develop your career within Home Group; manage your own diary with flexibility.
• Use research and horizon scanning to identify policy improvement areas and work with senior management to ensure policy reflects regulatory and quality frameworks.
• Support business leaders to implement policy effectively and contribute to delivering first‑class services.
• Design and run consultation events with customers and stakeholders; disseminate policy changes to the wider organisation.
• Assess anticipated policy impact to promote equality and diversity.
• Travel throughout England and occasionally Scotland, including occasional overnight stays (national role).
• Note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role due to certificate limits; this is reviewed regularly.

What you bring

• Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex policy into accessible content.
• Experience with policy development, horizon scanning, and alignment with regulatory and quality frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to run consultations and disseminate policy changes.
• Commitment to equality and diversity as part of policy impact assessment.
• Willingness to travel and work in a national capacity.

Job details

• Work pattern: Monday to Friday with flexibility to manage your own diary; could accommodate longer lunch breaks using flexi time.
• Location: national role; 1–2 days per week in local Home Group office or site visits; remaining time from home.

About Home Group

We believe in inclusion and wellbeing shaping our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, Disability) and allies help us thrive and make Home Group a great place to work.

What’s in it for you?

• 2 days volunteering; 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a me day), increasing to 39 days, with the option to buy five more days (subject to criteria).
• Health cash plan saving up to £1140 yearly for dental, optical, and therapies.
• 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• Top 10 UK wellbeing employer; access to tools and support when you need them.
• Career development support to take the next step.
• Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We review this regularly.