This role, within the Policy and Public Affairs team, will support the implementation of the Trussell Trust’s policy influencing strategy to end the need for food banks in the UK. The Policy Officer will be responsible for delivering activity in key policy areas, with a particular focus on UK policy development. The role will work with the wider team to monitor and inform policy influencing plans, and the Research team to support policy research planning.  

Role responsibilities

·       Develop and maintain expertise in key policy areas which contribute to our strategic goal of ending the need for food banks, with a particular focus on UK policies such as Universal Credit, disability benefits, and debt

·       Support and deliver policy activity, including briefings, select committee written evidence and consultation responses

·       Horizon scan and monitor the policy environment, including attending relevant events and meetings

·       Develop networks, including relationships with sector partners and officials working in key policy areas

·       Support – as required – the Organising and Local Mobilisation team in equipping food banks in the Trussell Trust network to influence locally

·       Support monitoring and planning for the Policy and Research department