Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland), Hospice UK
Job Details:
Salary: £22,800 per annum based on 3 days/21 hours per week (FTE: £38,000 per annum).
Contract: Fixed‑term contract for two years. Part time role working 3 days (21 hours) per week.
Location: The position will be based in Northern Ireland with a desk at Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast. This role is eligible for the Hospice UK Hybrid Working Arrangement from the start of employment.
Travel: You will be expected to travel to Belfast on short notice if required, and there may be occasional travel to London for departmental or organisational events.
Key Responsibilities
* Policy research, development and analysis – monitor policy and political developments in Stormont, analyse their impact on hospices and people who need palliative care, and brief colleagues and hospices. Prepare succinct and influential reports, consultation responses and briefings on policy issues for a range of audiences.
* Public affairs and campaigning – plan and deliver public affairs activity to achieve Hospice UK’s strategic aims and respond to opportunities to influence the political debate in Northern Ireland, engaging with civil servants, parliamentarians and other external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
* Act as a media spokesperson and represent Hospice UK at external events, meetings and conferences.
* Build relationships with hospices in Northern Ireland to understand the challenges they face and the context they operate within.
Qualifications
Essential experience in policy, public affairs, campaigns or a related field in Northern Ireland and a good understanding of policy development and/or parliamentary processes in the region. Strong communication, influencing and relationship building skills, and the ability to quickly read, understand and respond to complex information.
Benefits
* 25 days pro rata in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days pro rata in the second year and 30 days pro rata in the third.
* Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary.
* Enhanced cars and compassionate leave.
* Family-friendly culture.
* Learning and development opportunities.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a completed supporting statement form (which highlights how you meet the person specification). Include an equalities monitoring form. Please submit all documents by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Closing Date
Midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Interview Dates
Interviews will be held over Teams on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2025. We will send assessments and questions in advance.
EEO Statement
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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