At a Glance
- Tasks: Organise and deliver engaging events to empower women and promote inclusion.
- Company: FWIN, a community-focused organisation dedicated to women's empowerment.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real impact and develop valuable skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help create meaningful change for women in the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in the women's or community sector and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: FWIN HQ, 12 - 14 The Diamond, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6HW
Application Deadline: Friday 17th July at 12 noon
Purpose of the Role
The Policy and Engagement Officer will lead on organising and delivering engaging events, workshops, and programmes that bring women together. These events will aim to reduce social isolation, build confidence, and promote inclusion within the community. The post-holder will also coordinate focus groups and consultations to ensure that women’s lived experiences inform local and regional policy. This includes feeding into strategic policy work through the Women’s Regional Consortium. In addition, they will manage FWIN’s membership database in line with GDPR and develop initiatives to grow and retain membership, strengthening a vibrant, supportive network of women across the North West.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging events and workshops tailored to the needs of women in the community.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build relationships with women’s organisations, local council, and grassroots groups.
- Community Engagement: Develop inclusive initiatives that reduce social isolation, strengthen confidence, and promote social inclusion.
- Membership Development: Manage FWIN’s membership database in line with GDPR and lead initiatives to grow, engage, and retain members.
- Policy Influence: Coordinate focus groups and consultations that feed into local and regional policy.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Maintain accurate records, collect impact data, and contribute to high-quality reporting for funders and stakeholders.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re someone with experience in the women’s or community sector, a passion for social justice, and the ability to bring people together through impactful events and programmes. You’re confident facilitating conversations, gathering lived experience, and feeding it into local and regional policy. You understand the power of inclusion and connection, and you’re skilled at managing logistics, building relationships, and keeping things organised. You’re motivated, proactive, and committed to creating real change for women across diverse backgrounds.
Locations
Contact Details:
Foyle Women's Information Network Recruitment Team
