Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland)

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland) (19604)

We are seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland). The postholder will work closely with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Northern Ireland to support the development and implementation of Barnardo's Northern Ireland's influencing plan with a view to raising the profile and influence of Barnardo's amongst policy stakeholders and decision-makers to create positive change in children's policy.

The role offers the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of policy and public affairs influencing including: conducting research, producing reports, monitoring policy developments, liaising with policy stakeholders, supporting reactive policy work and event management to publicise our work. The postholder will work to put the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are at the heart of Barnardo's influencing.

Interviews are anticipated to be held in Barnardo's NI Regional Office in Belfast w/c 14th October.

This role will be home based but will require travel to Belfast and/or other parts of Northern Ireland for in-person meetings as required. The position is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week).

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Barnardo's is currently moving towards a new way of working that provides greater flexibility for you to choose when and where you carry out your responsibilities within the UK and makes job opportunities more accessible. Barnardo's will only expect you to be in an office when necessary and will provide flexible spaces for innovation and collaboration. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements.

Hours: 21.75 hours per week

Salary: £32,168 - £43,436 FTE

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 6 October 2024

Interview date: w/c 14 October 2024

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months

WORKPLACE OFFER: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

Flexibility

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.