Interim Head of Impact & Policy

The Company is seeking a Head of Impact and Policy to join their team in a newly created executive leadership role. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the organization's mission to create meaningful and measurable outcomes, with a strong focus on evidence-based advocacy. This pivotal position is responsible for strengthening the company's impact, influence, and effectiveness through evidence generation, measurement, policy engagement, and strategy development. The role involves leading the development and continuous improvement of the impact and outcomes framework, as well as overseeing the communications function to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and advocacy priorities. The Head of Impact and Policy will also be instrumental in building productive relationships with government, community organizations, and sector partners to identify opportunities for innovation and service growth. Applicants for the Head of Impact and Policy role at the company should have a background in a senior leadership, impact, policy, research, or evaluation role within a similar organization or related environment. Essential skills include experience in developing and implementing impact and outcomes measurement frameworks, the ability to analyze and interpret data, and a demonstrated understanding of policy engagement and evidence-based advocacy. The role requires the ability to support funding submissions and growth initiatives using evidence-based narratives, as well as experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools. A qualification in public policy, social sciences, human services, evaluation, governance, or a related discipline is also necessary. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social justice and inclusion, and committed to the values of the organization.