Senior Policy & Research Manager

The Right Ethos - Specialist External Affairs Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Senior Policy & Research Manager to enhance their strategy in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The role involves influencing decision-makers, building external networks, and driving policy changes grounded in the voices of children and families, making a tangible impact on their future.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing policy proposals.
• Understanding of research approaches.
• Ability to engage with children and families' needs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver strategies in Northern Ireland and Ireland.
• Lead collaborative strategies to influence policy.
• Build relationships with external networks.

Skills

Influencing decision-makers

Collaborative strategy development

External networking

Stakeholder persuasion

Job description

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

As Senior Policy & Research Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping and delivering our strategy in Northern Ireland and Ireland, turning insight into action, and making sure that the voices and experiences of children and families directly inform policies and practice.

This role is about more than writing reports — it’s about influencing decision-makers, leading collaborative strategies, and driving progress with and through others. You will play a key role in helping us to build on our well established position in Northern Ireland, and develop our approach in Ireland, shaping our strategies, partnerships, and our approach to bring about policy change. You will understand research approaches, how to develop policy proposals, be comfortable building external networks and relationships, and persuading stakeholders of your thinking and arguments — all while staying grounded in the voices and needs of children and families.