Job Title: External Affairs Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £34,857.34 per annum (£38,363.57 per annum is achieved after 12 months successful performance in role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Location: Hybrid, Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an External Affairs Officer

We are seeking to recruit an external affairs officer to join our external affairs team at one of the leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing over 76,000 homes across the country.

Riverside is also a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We are committed to building more affordable homes over the next decade. 

You’ll be joining a high-performing and politically engaged external affairs team that sits at the centre of the organisation in the chief executive’s department. The role will play a crucial part of the organisation’s influencing and public affairs strategy, by tackling some of the biggest issues facing housing associations at a vital and exciting time for the sector with a new Government in place. You will be instrumental in driving forward our public affairs work by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, creating compelling thought-leadership pieces and enhancing our reputation, placing Riverside as one of the strongest and most respected voices in the sector.

You’ll have the freedom and backing of your team to make this role your own, from influencing activities to media relations and everything in between, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the social housing and homelessness sectors and help shape Government policy to transform lives. 
About you
*You will deliver the organisation’s public affairs strategy and optimise influencing opportunities which enhance the reputation of Riverside with its customers and stakeholders.
*Support the execution of a public affairs strategy with the support of the rest of the external affairs team, which will help the Group deliver its corporate objectives which are focused on transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across the country.
*Maintain up to date knowledge of policy developments in the housing and care sectors at a national level in England and Scotland, support our influencing work with national Government, regional authorities and local authorities. 
*Work with colleagues and the external affairs team to establish clear ’positions’ on key policy areas, so that Riverside can establish messages for external and internal audiences, responding to political events such as general elections/local elections and devising appropriate public affairs responses.
Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
*Competitive pay & generous pension 
*28 days holidays plus bank holidays
*Flexible working options available
*Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
*A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.