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SalaryThis is a rewarding and exciting role to join our Policy and Campaigns team in Northern Ireland in our Belfast based office. You will be working to make a real difference to blind and partially sighted people through the operational campaigning activities that of which you will be a part.
As the Policy and Campaigns Officer you will work on implementing the Policy and Campaigns action plan, working through co-production and co-design with blind and partially sighted people.
You will be working alongside the Policy and Campaigns Manager and the wider team to develop positive working relationships with MLAs, MPs, Department officials and other key agencies to deliver RNIB’s core Policy and Campaigns’ objectives.
In this role you will support the production of campaign and policy materials, briefings, consultation responses and the organisation of campaigning events at a local and regional level.
Who we are looking for –
We encourage applications from those who hold a relevant degree or a similar qualification in public affairs, and/or social Policy and/or political science.
You should also have experience of campaigning and policy work in NI to include MPs, MLAs, Department officials, NI Assembly, local government, and key decisions makers in any given field, to influence change.
This role also requires you to have the knowledge and understanding of the key issues of concern to blind and partially sighted people in relation to policy, practice and challenges to every day living.
In return
RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a range of flexible benefits and a positive, progressive culture. We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment, a flexible work life balance environment, as well as a benefits package including:
- 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service, plus one Grace day per year.
- RNIB Rewards - Our employee discounts platform gives you access to offers at over 800 in-store and online retailers.
- In-house training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and management development programmes.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 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.
If you are having trouble applying online or would like more information, please contact us on recruitment@rnib.org.uk.
We actively encourage applicants with lived experience of sight loss to apply for this role.
RNIB is leading the creation of a world where there are no barriers for people with sight loss. One of our key priorities is to ask people to see sight loss differently, reversing inaccurate perceptions and changing public behaviours so everyone expects equal participation from people with sight loss and the creation of a fully accessible society.
One of our core values is to be led by blind and partially sighted people and we involve our customers in recruitment. Please be advised that your anonymised application may be shared internally with those involved in the recruitment process.
RNIB is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of its staff and volunteers. We welcome everyone’s contribution and are proud of our status as a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from people with sight loss and talented people from all sections of the community who share our values.
We do reserve the right to close this role early in the event of a high number of applications.
