Overview
Senior Partnerships and Practice Officer Jobs in Birmingham, UK at Crisis UK
As Senior Partnerships and Practice Officer at Crisis, you will support strategic policy change, service delivery and community building to prevent and end homelessness across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with policy, communications and campaigns teams in England, Scotland and Wales to advance Crisis’ policy objectives.
- Support the development of Crisis services across Skylight Centres and lead a Community of Practice.
- Build relationships with external organisations and provide tools and resources to enable them to end homelessness.
- Drive projects such as a built‑for‑zero, places‑based approach and joint initiatives with partners like Lloyds Banking Group.
- Assist Crisis Homelessness Alliance signatories and other corporate partners to raise awareness and develop prevention strategies.
Qualifications
- Strong networking and relationship‑building skills across diverse sectors.
- In‑depth understanding of local authorities, public bodies, housing and homelessness systems and the current legal frameworks across the UK.
- Ability to identify barriers, themes and design services that ensure help reaches those who need it.
- Passion for change, energy to shape the role and a drive to prevent and end homelessness.
- Welcomed: lived experience of homelessness and individuals from marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (fixed to counter inequity).
- Interest‑free loans for travel season tickets, cycle‑to‑work and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%.
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro‑rata) increasing to 31 days with service.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay.
- Well‑being leave, flexible use and other staff benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Crisis is an inclusive organisation that welcomes applications from people with lived experience of homelessness and from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.
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Title: Senior Partnerships and Practice Officer
Company: Crisis UK
Location: Birmingham, UK
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