Policy And Campaigns Officer (Belfast)

You will implement RNIB NI’s core operational policy development and campaigning activities in line with the campaigns action plan and the NI Vision Strategy, working through a co-production/co-design approach with blind and partially sighted people and with relevant consortia.

You will support the development of working relationships with organisations across the sectors and with key decision makers to best deliver RNIB’s core policy and campaigns’ activities.

This position requires solid experience of Northern Ireland campaigning and policy work, using the principles and tools of effective lobbying to bring about social change; knowledge and understanding of the key issues of concern to blind and partially sighted people and knowledge and understanding of the political process, and the key aspects of public policy relevant to blind and partially sighted people.

In exchange we offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

• 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service
• Excellent pension schemes

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We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff. 

Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.