Happy Jobs NI is delighted to partner with the Rural Community Network (RCN) in the recruitment of a Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) Officer to join their expanding team.
About The Rural Community Network
Rural Community Network is a regional voluntary membership based organisation supporting rural communities across Northern Ireland. RCN works with rural communities to address issues relating to poverty, inequality, community and good relations and strives to develop the capacity and skills of groups to articulate their voice at a policy influence level.
RCN provide training, advice, guidance and practical support to their membership base and they articulate the voice of their membership at government policy level.
About The Role
This is an incredible opportunity for a highly organised and creative policy professional to step into a rewarding role with an organisation committed to working to address issues that affect rural communities, cause rural deprivation and disadvantage and to promote and enhance the rural community asset base.
RCN's ambition is to provide support to enable inclusive, thriving and sustainable rural communities and articulate the voice of rural communities on the issues that affect them.
This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation, and you'll play a vital part in transforming rural development through rural proofing and empowering rural community groups, helping to create a better future for rural communities.
Package & Benefits
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As the Policy, Public Affairs (PPA) Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving RCN's engagement activity.
Supporting RCN's policy influencing capacity, you will develop strategic approaches to address issues impacting on rural communities. You'll identify opportunities to promote Rural Proofing of public services and public policy through various channels, such as committee enquiries, consultations and news developments.
You'll co-ordinate the delivery of communications, developing high-quality materials for internal and external audiences and promoting the impact of RCN through digital posts, reports, briefings, statements and policy positions.
Additionally, you will:
Selection Criteria:
Essential criteria
OR
5 years experience in the past ten years of working in a policy environment.
Desirable Experience:
You may also be of interest for this role if you are currently working in roles such as Rural Policy Advisor, Public Affairs Specialist, Policy Analyst, Policy Lead, Policy Manager, Research Consultant, Policy Engagement Officer, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator or in other areas directly related to policy and to rural community affairs
*Closing date for applications for this role is 14th June at 5pm. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which are scheduled to take place on (Date TBC) in-person at the RCN head office. *
Please note: All applications will be processed upon their receipt and not after the job advert closing date therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, should this occur the provisional interview date may be brought forward. Therefore if you are interested in the position, we strongly advise submitting your application as early as possible. If you would like to confirm the current application status prior to applying for the role please contact Happy Jobs NI directly at or on 02890995808.
If you are a seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest and learn more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your updated CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements either by applying online or sending your CV alternatively call our team on 028 ##### ##### and we'd be happy to answer any questions you may have on the position and share the full job description for this role.