Policy and Research Officer

GMPA is entering an exciting new period in our development, supporting strategic and policy responses to poverty at a regional and local level across several localities.  

We are seeking a Policy and Research Officer to support the development and delivery of policy and research projects.  

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and delivery of policy and research projects
• Drafting policy briefings and reports, newsletter articles and other written materials detailing GMPA’s policy positions and the key evidence base around poverty
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of how local and regional public sector bodies, including health bodies, can address poverty
• Helping to influence local approaches to poverty in Greater Manchester and other parts of the country
• Supporting the development and delivery of the Greater Manchester Poverty Monitor
• Supporting the delivery of training and presenting GMPA’s work as required 
• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and drawing on existing research and literature to support GMPA’s policy and advocacy work
• Working with colleagues to ensure GMPA’s work is informed by the voices, views and experiences of people with lived experience of poverty
• Being a key and responsible member of GMPA’s team
• Supporting other aspects of GMPA’s work as appropriate.

Important information:

Salary range: £26,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Contract: Five days per week with an initial 18-month contract, highly likely to be extended.

Probationary period: Four months. 

Location: Combination of home-working and working in our office (St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ) two days per week. 

Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro-rata (excluding bank holidays).

Closing date: Friday 7 June.

Interview date: Wednesday 19 June.