External Public Affairs Lead NI and Scotland (Charity)

Honeycomb; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity organization is seeking an experienced External Public Affairs Lead to develop and deliver advocacy strategies across Northern Ireland and Scotland. You will manage relationships with government officials and oversee influential communications. A degree and relevant experience, especially within the political landscape, are essential. This role offers a 1-year fixed term contract, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Westminster Parliament or a political party.
• Good understanding of legislative requirements related to adult protection.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the charity's external affairs policy and campaign strategies.
• Manage relationships with statutory, third sector, and political bodies.
• Report to the Trustee Board and liaise with the Income Generation Team.

Skills

Political and parliamentary liaison

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex workloads

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Honeycomb is partnering with a UK regional charity to recruit an experienced External Public Affairs Lead - NI and Scotland on a 1 year fixed term contract. Travel between Northern Ireland and Scotland is required.

The Client

The Client - This regional UK charity carries a mission to end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. With over 30 years of experience, the charity advocates for its service users and educates the public by promoting prevention of harm via a helpline and wider support services.

There is an immediate requirement for a passionate and professional individual to lead advocacy in a variety of settings, including where statutory officials are present. The contract may be extended beyond the initial 1 year, depending on its criticality to the charity’s mission.

The Role

The Role - Reporting to the Deputy CEO, duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Development and delivery of the charity’s external affairs policy and campaign strategies by engaging and informing partners, influencers and parliamentarians across Northern Ireland and Scotland. The role will manage top-level statutory, third sector and political liaison at an operational level and understand the needs of each nation as well as government agendas.

Main duties:

• Political and parliamentary liaison
• Policy activity
• External affairs and partnerships
• Media activity
• Report to the Trustee Board
• Liaise with Income Generation Team (Fundraising)

The Person

The Person - The post-holder will be required to meet the following criteria prior to progressing to the next stage of the process:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience, preferably in a relevant field
• Experience of working with Westminster Parliament, a devolved assembly or a political party or equivalent
• Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to adult protection and domestic abuse
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload, and manage confidential issues
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff in statutory agencies, voluntary agencies, regulatory bodies
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Experience of disseminating research findings

Desirable

Desirable:

• Experience of working one-to-one with parliamentarians, politicians and political advisers
• Experience of delivering reports to Board Directors/Trustees
• Experience of issuing press releases
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to older people and a demonstrable interest in challenging abuse of older people, with the ability to handle sensitive issues

How to apply

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please send an up-to-date CV via the application link or contact David McClure, Principal Consultant - Public & 3rd Sector at Honeycomb Jobs on 02896 207050.

Equal opportunities - If you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Important notice - We are receiving a high volume of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. We may be unable to provide individual feedback. Thank you for your understanding.