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Policy Officer

Feeding Liverpool
Liverpool

Posted: 20 Feb 2025

Deadline: 28 Feb 2025

Compensation: £30,000 - £37,000 per year

Paid Full-time Permanent

Job description

Building on our work since 2015 tackling hunger and food insecurity, Feeding Liverpool lead Liverpool’s Good Food Plan in partnership with communities and organisations across the city. 

We are looking for a Policy Officer - someone who will work collaboratively with local and national leaders such as Liverpool City Council and Public Health.

Job Title: Policy Officer

Main purposes of job:

• To collaborate with Liverpool City Council in reviewing policies and procedures to embed Good Food principles across relevant departments and programmes of work.
• To lead initiatives that improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.
• To scope and secure funding opportunities to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.
• To collaborate with partners to embed a community-centred approach to improving health, wellbeing and tackling social inequalities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and advise on policies and strategies to integrate Good Food principles into council operations, contributing to Sustainable Food Places silver award submission.
• Re-establish and lead Liverpool’s Good Food Policy working group.
• Lead a city action plan to improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.
• Conduct and synthesise research, data, lived experience, and policy insights to produce evidence-based recommendations/ actions.
• Document and showcase progress towards the goals of the Good Food Plan.
• Collaborate with national and local stakeholders, including public, private, and VCSE sectors, to develop and implement strategic food-related projects.
• Provide leadership on food policy within the council, aligning initiatives with broader city objectives such as sustainability, public health, and economic growth.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the sustainability of food systems initiatives.
• Represent Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool City Council at local and national events.

Key tasks:

• Work across council departments to align policies with Good Food principles and city-wide objectives, including the Carbon Neutral 2030 Plan.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership and elected members.
• Coordinate Liverpool’s Sustainable Food Places application.
• Develop guidance and advice for stakeholders to advance sustainable food practices, including influencing procurement and planning policies.
• Engage with schools, faith groups, and community organisations to promote food-growing initiatives.
• Present findings and evidence to partnerships in a range of settings from corporate meetings to community settings.

General responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Feeding Liverpool team, trustees, and external partners.
• Promote the ethos of the Good Food Plan in all activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold Feeding Liverpool’s values.

Reporting to: Feeding Liverpool Director Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (some evening/weekend work may be required). Notice period: One month Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 per annum. Location: Liverpool region. This role is predominantly office-based (L1 area) with some flexibility for hybrid/ remote working 1-2 days per week.

We encourage interested candidates to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements; we value diverse experiences and perspectives that can bring fresh ideas to our team.

Applications will be anonymised prior to review by our screening panel to remove any personal identifiable information in alignment with ‘blind’ recruitment practices.

For more information and to view the Person Specification for the role, please visit Vacancies - Feeding Liverpool  

Application information

Submit a short cover letter & CV to gentian@feedingliverpool.org

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