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Job reference
REQ0000399
Date posted
18/04/2019
Application closing date
22/05/2019
Location
Belfast - Victoria House
Salary
£25,482 - £28,000 per annum, Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Hours: Permanent post,36 hours per week
Package
26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service. Excellent pension schemes
Contractual hours
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Basis
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Job category/type
Campaigns and Policy
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Policy and Campaigns Officer (Belfast)
Job description
Our vision is to make Northern Ireland a better place for blind and partially sighted people to live and a place where no one needlessly loses their sight. You can help us achieve this.
You will implement RNIB NI's core operational policy development and campaigning activities in line with the campaigns action plan and the NI Vision Strategy, working through
a co-production/co-design approach with blind and partially sighted people and with relevant consortia.
You will support the development of working relationships with organisations across the sectors and with key decision makers to best deliver RNIB's core policy and campaigns' activities.
This position requires solid experience of Northern Ireland campaigning and policy work, using the principles and tools of effective lobbying to bring about social change; knowledge and understanding of the key issues of concern to blind and partially sighted people and knowledge and understanding of the political process, and the key aspects of public policy relevant to blind and partially sighted people.
If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.
Job Description
Benefits Package
We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.
Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV's, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.
RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.
Job title
Policy and Campaigns Officer (Belfast)
Job reference
REQ0000399
Date posted
18/04/2019
Application closing date
22/05/2019
Location
Belfast - Victoria House
Salary
£25,482 - £28,000 per annum, Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Hours: Permanent post,36 hours per week
Package
26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service. Excellent pension schemes
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Campaigns and Policy
Attachments
Blank
Job description
Our vision is to make Northern Ireland a better place for blind and partially sighted people to live and a place where no one needlessly loses their sight. You can help us achieve this.
You will implement RNIB NI's core operational policy development and campaigning activities in line with the campaigns action plan and the NI Vision Strategy, working through
a co-production/co-design approach with blind and partially sighted people and with relevant consortia.
You will support the development of working relationships with organisations across the sectors and with key decision makers to best deliver RNIB's core policy and campaigns' activities.
This position requires solid experience of Northern Ireland campaigning and policy work, using the principles and tools of effective lobbying to bring about social change; knowledge and understanding of the key issues of concern to blind and partially sighted people and knowledge and understanding of the political process, and the key aspects of public policy relevant to blind and partially sighted people.
If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.
Job Description
Benefits Package
We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.
Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV's, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.
RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.