Policy intern, commission on neighbourhoods

About commission on neighbourhoods

The Commission will be made up of an expert panel of Commissioners with a high
profile Chair, supported by a strong Secretariat. Between autumn 2024 and the end of
2025 it will rigorously examine the role of neighbourhoods in people’s lives; quantify
and qualitatively explore neighbourhood effects; establish ‘what works’, drawing on
both international and domestic evidence; and produce considered policy
recommendations for government and others. In doing so, it should have particular
regard to the role and relevance of neighbourhoods in achieving the policy priorities
and missions of the new government.

The Commission will help to ensure neighbourhoods find their place in the
new government’s agenda and that policy and practice, secures the
improvement of the most deprived neighbourhoods and the prospects of their
residents.

About the role

Launched in September 2024, and chaired by Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top, the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods will review the current state of neighbourhoods across Eng‐ land, reporting to Ministers in December 2025. In developing its recommendations, it will rigorously examine the role of neighbourhoods in people’s lives, quantifying and qualitatively exploring the case for neighbourhood-focused policy as a contribution to achieving wider social and economic objectives. The Commission will also establish ‘what works’ by drawing on both international and domestic evidence.

How to apply

To apply, you should submit:

• An up-to-date CV of 2-3 pages, which shows your full career history.
• A supporting statement, of no more than 2 pages, setting out your motivations for taking on the role, and highlighting how you meet the person specifications set out below.
• Please title your email “NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMISSION INTERN RECRUITMENT”

Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted.  If you are applying on the basis of a secondment, please include a statement from your employer indicating they are content to pursue this as an option.

The deadline for applications is 8 November, with interviews happening soon after.

Please send applications to recruitment@localtrust.org.uk

We are only able to offer feedback to applicants who attend interview stage.

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