About the role
We are seeking a visionary leader to join us as Principal Policy Adviser (Energy and Housing) to drive the design, development and delivery of programmes that generate influential arguments, policies and ideas addressing the social and economic challenges underpinning poverty and economic insecurity in the UK today. You will actively seek out and engage with individuals and organisations developing innovative ideas and strategies that align with our mission.

You will take ownership of how our platform and resources can be best leveraged to support the development and diffusion. In addition, you will lead the external projection of this work, shaping national conversations, influencing decision-making at the highest levels, building strategic alliances and partnerships and backing experimentation and real-world alternatives. Your leadership will help nurture longer term shifts in thinking and action, ensuring that our work resonates and drives meaningful change across society. 

About you
We are seeking a candidate with strong expertise in UK housing or energy markets and a clear understanding of how these relate to poverty and economic insecurity. You will have a sophisticated grasp of how policy making works across the UK including devolved and sub-national governments and be well engaged with current political and policy debates. You will also understand how a range of analytical approaches, both quantitative and experiential, can be applied to complex policy issues, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture. You will be skilled at navigating complex dilemmas, using evidence, research and lived experience to develop insightful and original ideas.

You will think critically and creatively, communicate persuasively and identify and support new ideas and perspectives beyond JRF. You will also be an effective collaborator, able to build partnerships and work with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will bring a track record of shaping influential ideas or policies and experience of engaging and influencing at senior levels and have led successful projects or programmes, supported others through coaching and development and contributed to building high-performing, positive teams.