Public Affairs Manager – Northern Ireland (Job Share, 2.5 days per week)
https://www.tpp.co.uk/job/public-affairs-manager/ 

This national charity is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to lead our influencing work across Northern Ireland. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring beating cancer remains a top priority on the political agenda, working closely with MLAs, Department of Health officials and sector partners.

You will shape and deliver a strategic programme of public affairs activity, building the charity’s profile and driving impact through effective advocacy.

Key responsibilities include:
• Public affairs strategy and leadership
o Plan and deliver influencing strategies for the Northern Ireland Assembly
o Lead the public affairs function locally, working closely with your job share partner
o Contribute to wider devolved nations activity and deputise as needed
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing
o Build and maintain relationships with MLAs, civil servants, advisers, academics and sector partners
o Represent the charity at external forums and support senior stakeholder engagement
• Policy insight and political intelligence
o Monitor political and policy developments across Northern Ireland
o Provide insight on emerging trends and opportunities to influence
• Events and profile raising
o Deliver a programme of events at the Northern Ireland Assembly
o Lead party conference activity, including receptions, briefings and stakeholder events
• Communications and media
o Produce high quality briefings, speeches and political communications
• Planning and governance
o Contribute to operational planning, objectives and KPIs
o Support financial reporting and maintain high professional standards

About you:
You’ll bring strong experience in public affairs, policy or parliamentary work, with a proven ability to influence senior decision makers. You will have a deep understanding of the Northern Ireland political landscape, alongside excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

You’ll be strategic, collaborative and highly organised, confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a proactive approach, sound judgement and the ability to build credibility quickly across a wide stakeholder network.