Head of Public Affairs

Margaret Thompson
NICVA
61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB

t: 028 9087 7777
e: margaret.thompson@nicva.org
w: www.nicva.org

Closing Date: 16 April 2010

The Head of Public Affairs will manage all activities within the Public Affairs function. As part of the senior management team the post holder will contribute to strategic and operational planning and decision-making, and represent the organisation and the sector, as appropriate to Government, the media and other bodies. Applicants must have a minimum of five year's relevant work experience which includes all of the following:

a. Experience of managing a wide range of projects or activities at a senior level to include managing and leading a team.
b. Experience of working in a policy development role to include leading on consultations on social policy issues of interest to the voluntary and community
and submitting responses on same.
c. Experience of working with NI government departments, political representatives, the NI Assembly and voluntary and community organisations on policy issues.

Further information and application forms may be downloaded below or by sending an A4 SAE, quoting the reference number, to the Monitoring Officer, NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast BT15 2GB. Alternatively, email: margaret.thompson@nicva.org.

CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 12 NOON, FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2010.
NICVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.