Public Affairs
7 hours ago
Job Description:
A commitment to living the organisational values of Team work,
Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality
The Rehab Group is a charity that provides services for over 10,000 adults and children, and champions the value of diversity and inclusion for people with disabilities or disadvantage in their communities throughout Ireland and the UK.
Public Affairs & Advocacy Officer
10D Beckett Way,
Parkwest Business Park,
Dublin 12.
Permanent Contract, 39 hours
Job Purpose
The role of the Public Affairs Officer is to provide support to the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, The Public Affairs Team and the wider CPAF Team.
The main focus of the role will be in the areas of administrative support, research, compiling submissions, and lobbying. The post holder will also be responsible for assisting with the organisation of meetings and campaign/advocacy events; and assisting with the design and execution of campaigns on issues that are relevant to the Public Affairs and Advocacy and in line with Rehab Groups corporate objectives.
Minimum Education & Skills required
- An NFQ8 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline – policy development, law, political campaigning, politics, media and/or communications.
- At least two year’s relevant experience of the public/political/not for profit environment in Ireland
- Experience of the disability sector a distinct advantage
- Excellent IT skills and proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent presentation skills
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research (qualitative and quantitative) in order to assist the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to write position papers in support of Rehab Group public affairs and Advocacy objectives
- Assist in compiling submissions to Government departments and agencies of relevance to the objectives of the Rehab Group
- Research and scan the media and policy environment for developments of relevance to organisational objectives and alert Head of Advocacy and Campaigns as appropriate
- Under the guidance of the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, coordinate and execute lobbying and campaigning events.
- Coordinate Rehab’s response to the Lobbying Register, on time
Additional requirements
- Liaise with elected representatives at local and national level in pursuance of organisational objectives and specific campaigns
- Act as a first point of contact for enquiries and respond to or refer enquiries as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Communications and Public Affairs Department in the execution of our Strategic Priority “to amplify the voice of our service users” and advocate on behalf of people with disabilities.
- Monitor and triage incoming Public Affairs e-mail.
Staff Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Educational leave
- 27 days annual leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Tax saver travel scheme
- Income protection
- Unpaid leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Company credit union scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Digital Doctor
- Financial support for studying and study leave
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- sick leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance
To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
Closing Date: Friday, 10th January 2024.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
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