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Reference: 98877

Date Added: 26 March 2026
Closing Date: 24 April 2026

Job Title: External Affairs Officer

Working For: Hourglass

Location: Remotely at first, then Lisburn, NI, when established.

Salary: £25,583 – £28,016

Length of Contract: 1 year, reviewable

Job Details

Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse, harm, exploitation and neglect of older people, is recruiting an External Affairs Officer.

This role will support the delivery of Hourglass’ external affairs, policy and campaigning work, with a primary focus on Northern Ireland while contributing to activity across the UK. Working closely with the External Affairs Lead, Director of Policy and the wider Policy Unit, the postholder will build and maintain relationships with political stakeholders, statutory partners and sector organisations to raise awareness of abuse in later life and influence policy and practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to policy development, parliamentary engagement and campaign activity, leading on work in Northern Ireland and supporting oversight of activity in Scotland.

For a full job description, including how to apply for the role, please visit https://wearehourglass.org/recruitment 

Closing Date: 24 April 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We may appoint before the closing date.

Application Details

The full job description and person specification is available at wearehourglass.org/recruitment. 

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@wearehourglass.org 

Website: http://www.wearehourglass.org

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