Generation Rent represents private renters and campaigns for a safe, secure and fair rental market. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team to radically improve the lives of Britain’s private renters at a moment of huge political opportunity.

You'll lead the organisation and strengthen its position as a leading participant in the housing debate. You'll develop and deliver the organisational strategy, strengthen our stakeholder relations, and lead our fundraising efforts as the head of our staff team – including management of the Renters’ Reform Coalition.

Key responsibilities
Organisational leadership
● Develop the strategy to achieve our mission
● Lead our advocacy work, becoming a trusted voice in the debate by policymakers across the political spectrum
● Be our public face in the print and broadcast media, and at speaking engagements
● Oversee our team’s policy and campaigning activity
● Manage our staff team of seven
● Liaise with and report to the board on progress against organisational objectives and legal obligations
● Enhance and protect the organisation’s reputation

Fundraising and stakeholder management
● Secure and attract grant funding and ensure we are financially stable
● Report to funders on the delivery of agreed outcomes
● Develop and implement the fundraising strategy to diversify our income streams 
● Continue to build our partnership working with local authorities to influence policy and diversify our funding base
● Build strong relationships and engage with policymakers
● Facilitate coalition working with other leaders in the renter movement, ensuring that we makes a unique contribution that adds value to the sector’s collective impact

Person Specification

This role will be suitable for someone able to lead, influence, persuade and inspire, with a strong grasp of the policymaking process and how effective policy is made, as well as a good understanding of all types of campaigning and influencing activity.

We're looking for a senior leader with substantial experience in a policy or campaigns role, able to fundraise from funding foundations, corporate partnerships and individuals. Stakeholder management experience, and an understanding of governance and charitable foundations will be needed.

View the full person specification at www.generationrent.org/jobs