At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful policy and communications to champion consumer rights in Northern Ireland.
- Company: Join the Consumer Council, a passionate advocate for consumers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, 25 days leave, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for professional development and values-based leadership.
- Why this job: Shape public debate and deliver positive outcomes for consumers.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in strategic communications and stakeholder collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 61673 - 64469 £ per year.
The Consumer Council is recruiting for a Director of Policy and Communications to oversee our Policy and Communications Directorate. We are seeking an experienced and influential leader who can build trusted stakeholder relationships, provide strategic direction across policy, communications and public affairs, and ensure the consumer voice is represented at the highest levels. If you share our passion for championing consumers, this is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful policy and communications activity, shape public debate, and help deliver positive outcomes for consumers across Northern Ireland.
Eligibility criteria
- Proven experience of developing and delivering strategic communications, external affairs and campaign plans in a policy-led environment covering consumer, social and/or economic issues.
- Collaborating with stakeholders in government, industry and civil society, elected representatives and the media, reporting to senior management.
- Translating research, evidence and insight into policy positions, advocacy initiatives and influencing strategies that have informed decision-making.
- Values-based leadership to develop and manage a results-driven team to achieve strategic priorities and build collaboration.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: £61,673 - £64,469. At the Consumer Council, you will receive an excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution, 25 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays and excellent opportunities for professional development. The Consumer Council currently operates a hybrid working model.
For further information on this role and to apply, please apply via the link below.
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