SHELTER HOUSING AID AND RESEARCH PROJECT (LEICESTER)
GROW Trainee - Research
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Number Of Positions
1
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Details
12-month fixed term contract
Salary
£27,212.50 per annum + £5,023 London weighting + £1,500 budget for personal and professional development
Working Hours
35
Location
London - Old Street
Closing Date
21/10/2026
Job Category
Equity and Inclusion
Region / Division
Shelter
Directorate
Equity, Inclusion and Culture
Job Introduction
Come and Join us
The GROW Traineeship gives people with lived experience of homelessness and/or other related disadvantages (including but not limited to; contact with the criminal justice system, mental ill-health or substance use) access to paid employment, training and personal development opportunities. The traineeship lasts for up to 12 months, and each GROW receives personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented them from getting meaningful employment.
We are looking for people who are passionate about using their own experiences to help make change for people in the UK experiencing bad housing and homelessness.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About The Role
Working in a team of seven, you will be part of the research function at Shelter, finding data and evidence to support Shelter’s fundraising, media, services, campaigning and brand work.
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As well as researching the benefits of social homes, we also do research on the scale of the housing emergency, including homelessness, and who is most affected.
The Research team is part of Shelter’s Activism & Advocacy division. This means you may work with our Public Affairs, Digital Campaigns, Community Organising and Policy teams too.
The GROW trainee programme includes opportunities to get involved in Shelter at a national level, using your experiences to influence our work as a whole. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to community hub priorities and be involved in systems change work in the area.
About You
You’ll be a team player who is flexible, open to learning, and willing to ask for support when needed. You’ll have basic IT skills, such as using email and searching the internet, and be able to stay organised and manage your time well. You’ll also be proactive, curious, and interested in learning more about housing and the issues people face. Importantly, you’ll have lived experience of homelessness or other disadvantages – such as substance use, or involvement with the criminal justice system – and you’ll want to use your experience to make a positive difference. You may also be facing challenges to employment, such as limited qualifications, a lack of experience, or long-term unemployment. A strong belief in equality and a commitment to tackling discrimination are essential
How To Apply
To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a completed application form (attached), this can be submitted either online, by email (GROW@shelter.org.uk) or you can submit a paper copy to the Shelter Old Street London office.
When completing your application form, please make sure you give a specific example for every question using the Star method. Guidance about the Star method can be found on the application form. If you have questions about the role or need support around completing your application, please send an email to GROW@shelter.org.uk.
We will be holding an application support session at our office in London to give people practical support and advice on how to create a CV and complete your application to apply for the role. This session will also give you the chance to find out more about the role. If you would like to come along, please contact us to book a slot on GROW@shelter.org.uk. The session will take place on Monday 12th October (12-1.30pm) in our Shelter office at 88 Old St, London, EC1V 9HU. The session will last for 1 hour and 30 min approximately and it is designed to be attended in full to get the most out of it.
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If you are interested in coming along then please let us know beforehand so we can book you in. You can contact the GROW team at GROW@shelter.org.uk to book your place.
We encourage all applicants to attend this session before submitting an application. If you can’t attend, we encourage people to give us a call to discuss the job.
We operate Fair Chance Recruitment practices and will not ask for any information about convictions during the application process. This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are open to and inclusive of applicants with criminal convictions for this role; having a criminal conviction will not prevent us from considering you. Following the interview stage, we will ask our preferred applicant to disclose any past unspent convictions. The information disclosed will be considered by a panel and a decision will be taken about making an offer.
Please note
This role is ring-fenced for those with lived experience of multiple disadvantage.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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