Policy and Public Affairs Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Location: Blended home and office-based working, based at MindWise Head Office, Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW.
Hours: Flexible working options available; minimum 25 hours maximum 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: £32,957 - £36,366 (Band 5) (pro rata for part time)
Starting Salary: £32,957
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 3rd December 2024
All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team to champion Our Strategy 2022 – 2027 and beyond!
The Post Holder will be responsible for leading and managing MindWise’s Public Affairs activities (to include the development and implementation of our Policy, Public Affairs, Communication and Membership Strategies).
What we ask for from you:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. Politics, Public Administration, Social Policy, Policy Studies, Business Studies
- A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience working in a Policy/Research role
- Experience and knowledge of policy making and parliamentary processes, with understanding of successful lobbying techniques of policymakers.
- Have proven experience of planning and executing integrated campaigns over a variety of platforms.
- Proven experience of ability to build and interpret data from various sources, analyse findings and present them clearly and accurately to make a clear and compelling case for policy and legislative change.
- Have proven experience of delivering on competing priorities within a time-pressured environment (e.g. consultation response deadlines).
- Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency
- Hold a current driving licence and access to a car (or have access to public transport) as this role may require the staff member to travel regionally.
What you get in return:
- A competitive salary
- A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
- Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Medical cash plan
- Death in service benefit
- Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
- Business mileage paid at HMRC max
- Commitment to learning and development
- Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
- Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc
- Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check.
MindWise are an equal opportunities employer
PLEASE NOTE:
CV's are not accepted. Online Application.
Link to apply:
https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3680574?cid=3264
About MindWise
MindWise has a long-established history of supporting individuals with mental health issues and their families. Our vision is a world where mental health is everyone’s business, and our mission is to support and empower people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives. We do this through our dedicated staff who make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.
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Passion
Respect
Empathy
Togetherness
Openness & Transparency
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