Policy Manager

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALONE in Ireland seeks a senior policy lead to drive policy priorities and a robust annual work programme. You will shape evidence-based policy positions and briefings, translating research into actionable recommendations for national age-related policies.

You will monitor regulatory developments, manage a small policy team, and collaborate with Public Affairs and Communications to influence and communicate policy priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Public Policy.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a senior policy role.
• Experience developing and disseminating evidence-based policy positions.
• Understanding translating policy into influencing strategies.
• Strong understanding of how research informs policy development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the policy function and deliver ALONE’s policy priorities and annual work programme.
• Monitor political, legislative and policy developments affecting older people.
• Identify emerging issues and opportunities relevant to ALONE’s work.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions, briefings, submissions and recommendations.
• Translate research, evaluation, service insight and external evidence into policy recommendations and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for policy development and influence, including consultations, government strategies, legislation and policy issues.
• Work with Public Affairs to inform political engagement and advocacy.
• Work with Communications to communicate ALONE’s policy positions, evidence and expertise.
• Manage and implement ALONE’s policy development model.
• Scope, commission and use research with colleagues and external partners.
• Manage and develop the policy team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Policy Development

Research Translation

Legislative Monitoring

Policy Position Development

Consultation Management

Excellent Communication

Influencing Skills

Active Listening

Objective Information Assessment

Reasoned Response to Challenges

Public Policy Qualification

Senior Policy Experience

Evidence-Based Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement Skills

Team Management Experience

Education

Public Policy Qualification

Job description

• Manage the policy function and deliver ALONE’s policy priorities and annual work programme
• Monitor political, legislative and policy developments affecting older people
• Identify emerging issues and opportunities relevant to ALONE’s work
• Develop evidence-based policy positions, briefings, submissions and recommendations
• Translate research, evaluation, service insight and external evidence into policy recommendations and priorities
• Identify opportunities for policy development and influence, including consultations, government strategies, legislation and emerging policy issues
• Work with Public Affairs to inform political engagement and advocacy
• Work with Communications to communicate ALONE’s policy positions, evidence and expertise
• Manage and implement ALONE’s policy development model
• Scope, commission and use research with colleagues and external partners
• Manage and develop the policy team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• A qualification in Public Policy
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a senior policy (or equivalent) role
• Experience developing and disseminating evidence-based policy positions
• Understanding and experience of translating policy into influencing strategies
• Strong understanding of how research can be used to inform policy development
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to actively listen, seek out and consider information objectively, and respond to challenging situations with reason and proportionality
• Strong understanding of older persons’ policies and services
• Experience managing small teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing evidence-based policy positions and translating research into actionable strategies, with a strong focus on older persons' policies and services. Proven ability to manage policy functions and lead teams in a fast-paced environment while effectively engaging stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Public Policy Qualification
• Senior Policy Experience
• Evidence-Based Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Team Management Experience

Hard Skills

• Policy Development
• Research Translation
• Legislative Monitoring
• Policy Position Development
• Consultation Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Active Listening
• Objective Information Assessment
• Reasoned Response to Challenges

Industry Keywords

• Older Persons' Policies
• Political Engagement
• Advocacy Strategies
• Policy Priorities
• Complex Environment Navigation