1 Research and policy officer jobs

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours per Week

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and engaging Communications and Policy Officer to join our Policy and Research Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a high-profile programme focused on improving standards across the private rented sector. You'll play a key role in developing communications, educational resources, and stakeholder engagement activities that support landlords, housing professionals, and local communities.

If you're a skilled communicator who enjoys transforming complex information into clear, engaging content and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As our Communications and Policy Officer, you will:

• Create engaging content for websites, newsletters, blogs, social media, publications, and stakeholder communications.
• Translate complex policy, regulatory, and compliance information into clear and accessible guidance for a range of audiences.
• Develop case studies, success stories, reports, and promotional materials that demonstrate the impact of our work.
• Support the planning and delivery of communication campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Produce educational resources, guidance documents, and learning materials for landlords and housing professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, local authorities, and external stakeholders to promote best practice and improve awareness of key initiatives.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance engagement and reach.
• Ensure all content is accurate, consistent, accessible, and aligned with organisational objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Experience creating high-quality content across a variety of communication channels.
• The ability to explain complex information in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.
• Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience developing guidance, educational resources, or learning materials.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

If you have any questions or would like to find out more information, please feel free to contact me directly.

Please ensure you provide a cover letter with your CV.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.