Job type: Fixed Term until August 2021, with the possibility of extension to November 2021
Location: Belfast/Remote
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Salary details: Grade 6-Step 1 at £48,962 annually
Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2020 at 12:00
Interview date: Monday 19 October 2020
Amnesty International UK wants to inspire and mobilise more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. To do this, we are searching for a ‘Campaign Manager – Northern Ireland’ who can devise, develop, manage and deliver effective human rights campaigns which deliver real human rights change and impact.
About the role
This is a senior position, with responsibility for managing specific campaigns in the Northern Ireland office of the Amnesty UK section. You will be responsible for leading on campaign-specific litigation; designing and implementing effective campaign strategies; managing and developing AIUK’s relationships with key political contacts, managing media and digital strategies, acting as a media spokesperson on a range of campaign issues .
About you
You will have strong experience of successfully planning and managing campaigns, holding and managing constructive relationships with high-level political actors and institutions, external stakeholders and the media in Northern Ireland and at UK level.
Your strong communication and advocacy skills will allow you to persuade the public and politicians alike to take a stand for human rights.
You will have a strong understanding of the human rights challenges we face and be ready to tackle these through innovative and compelling approaches.
Do you want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world? If your answer is yes, then we would encourage you to apply.
About us
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years service
- Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
- 6 months full pay enhanced maternity / adoption / shared parental leave pay
- Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
- Opportunities to volunteer at major events
- Flexible working supported wherever possible
- Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
- Range of wellbeing and social activities
Amnesty International UK as an organisation values equality, diversity, and inclusion, we want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation, particularly at senior levels, and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Apply for this role
For further details about the role please see the job description and person specification on the AIUK website. To apply, please complete an application form in word or pdf format before midday on Sunday 4 October 2020. Please ensure all information to be considered is included in the application form, as CV’s and cover letters will not be seen by the hiring panel.
Interviews will be held remotely/online on Monday 19 October 2020.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
This role will work alongside the UK team to execute IJM NI’s fundraising strategy, covering mid and major-level donors, champions (volunteers) and corporate organisations across Ireland. In addition they will represent the NI audience in planning and execution of wider UK appeals and fundraising campaigns.
Who you are:
Essential
- Passionately committed to ending slavery and ensuring that justice systems deliver security for those who are most vulnerable
- A committed Christian with a passion for justice and reliant on God’s word and prayer
- Experienced and skilled in relationship management including being able to establish rapport quickly, network successfully and develop ongoing relevant relationships in a professional manner.
- Understanding of the Nothern Ireland charity fundraising and Christian contexts.
Desirable
- An understanding of UK giving culture
- Understanding and experience of major donor fundraising
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We are looking for an experienced individual with highly developed networks to join us as a Policy and Practice Impact Advisor.
In our Advocacy and Policy department, we fight for children every single day. We drive political agendas at national and global levels. We integrate lobbying, policy, research and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
We work in Northern Ireland and across the UK to reduce the level of child poverty and its impact on children’s early learning and development. We work closely with the communities we aim to support. We recognise their diversity and strengths as well as the challenges they face, and we aim to reflect their diversity and experiences in our team.
As Policy and Practice Impact Advisor you will develop and amplify learning from our partnerships building on existing research evidence. You will also develop and deliver policy and practice influencing strategies in Northern Ireland focused on reducing the impact of poverty on children and their families through improving children’s educational outcomes. You will work to deliver change at a national level and work with colleagues to support projects and advocacy across the UK.
To be successful you will have;
• In-depth knowledge of the evidence, practice and policy landscape, and external stakeholders around early learning and / or child poverty and / or early learning in Northern Ireland.
• Experience of developing and maintaining networks with senior external stakeholders in order to influence national policy and practice.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to produce coherent arguments and communicate complex analysis in a compelling way to partners and a range of external audiences.
• Considerable proven skills in producing high-quality literature, policy and practice reviews
• Experience of developing and managing research, policy or practice projects to strict deadlines
• Experience of working with children and / or parents to develop research plans, policy and practice proposals or advocacy strategies
• Experience of working effectively with partner organisations to influence practice at a national level
• Experience of analysing policy and practice challenges and developing creative, credible solutions, drawing on practice evidence to inform policy and wider practice.
• Ability to produce effective communications collateral to create impact and build profile.
• Experience of developing and delivering advocacy strategies to influence national change
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 28th September 2020
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At the MND Association we strive to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers whilst working towards our vision of a world free from MND.
We are now looking for a dynamic, committed and innovative Service Development Manager to join our team in Northern Ireland.
Salary: c.£37,000 per annum FTE (c.£22,500 pro-rata) plus benefits + lease car
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Homebased covering Northern Ireland
About the role
Your role will be to identify the need for and influence the delivery of improvements in statutory and other services, to help develop new approaches to the delivery of care and support and to manage the resolution of care and support issues for people affected by MND.
Reporting direct to the Head of Region and working closely with them, local staff and our Northern Ireland Branch to plan and prioritise, you will be responsible for working across Northern Ireland and with many colleagues from the wider Association.
You will be:
- A self-starter able to work on your own initiative within defined boundaries
- Someone who is able to plan, to implement and to deliver
- Enthusiastic, creative and solutions focussed
- Adept at developing and managing a wide range of stakeholder relationships
- A great team player and people person
- Able to travel extensively and occasionally stay overnight
We are less interested in who you have worked for than what you have done and how that experience would transfer to this role.
How to apply
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please:
- read the candidate application pack
- complete a supporting statement detailing how you meet the competencies
- Apply for the role by clicking on the link
About Us
The MND Association has been through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and, a move to a new, flexible office space.
These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.
The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.
Important Notices
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.
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