This role will support the implementation of the Trussell Trust’s policy research strategy. The Policy Research Officer will be responsible for delivering research exploring the structural causes of destitution and levels of need for food banks. The role will work with the Senior Policy Researcher and Senior Research Manager to identify opportunities for participatory policy research and monitor policy research plans. The role will also support the Policy and Public Affairs team with policy influencing planning. 

Role responsibilities

·       Support the design and delivery of policy research projects and ad hoc analysis, including data collection, analysis, writing, and – as required – project management with support from the Senior Policy Researcher or Senior Research Manager

·       Coordinate activity for externally commissioned research projects, including supporting project advisory groups and liaising with external researchers

·       Monitor externally published research and statistics to inform policy development and provide opportunities for public engagement

·       Support the Senior Policy Researcher with helping internal and external stakeholders make best use of the Trussell Trust’s data and policy research

·       Support – as required – the Organising and Local Mobilisation team and the Area Manager team in equipping the food bank network to use policy research and data to influence

·       Supports – as required - the development and delivery of the Trussell Trust’s regular data releases

·       Support monitoring and planning for the Policy and Research department