External Affairs Manager
RNIB Cymru is looking for an experienced External Affairs Manager, to cover for maternity leave until the 9 July 2021. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills, be an excellent people manager and a proven track record in influencing. You will be responsible for policy, public affairs, campaigning and bilingual communications.
Your role will be pivotal to delivering our vision - to make Wales a better place for blind and partially sighted people to live and a place where no one needlessly loses their sight.
External Affairs Manager Requirements:
Expertise and insight in policy and external affairs are essential, along with experience of delivering effective communications across several platforms.
This is your opportunity to make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Wales within a high profile UK organisation
About RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People:
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 be 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.
Location: Cardiff - Jones Court
Job type: Fixed term contract to 9 July 2021, 36 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 to £44,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Benefits: In exchange, we offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service. Excellent pension schemes.
You may have experience of the following: External Affairs, Policy Manager, External Affairs Officer, Policy Officer, PR Manager, Corporate Communications, Media Relations Officer, Public Relations Manager, Publicity Officer, Policy Manager, Policy Officer, Communications Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP etc
You will be able to find the Welsh version of this advert on our website once directed to apply.
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Project Officer
£26,789 pro rata, £16,073 per annum (0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week)
Contract until March 2023
Location: Cardiff (Office based). Home working will be considered
Carers Trust Wales is part of Carers Trust, a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
With locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks.
We are currently looking for a Project Officer to support the Carers Trust Wales team to deliver against 3 key projects:
- Supporting health and social care professionals to be better able to identify and support carers
- Working to improve awareness of and support for older carers
- Supporting the development and roll out of a National Young Carers ID Card Scheme.
This role will be responsible for working with a range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these projects.
This is a great opportunity for an organised and creative person interested in joining a vibrant organisation and very successful team.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on 2nd September 2020 with interviews 15 September 2020.
Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity.
Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.
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