Vacancy at Voice of Young People in Care
Essential Criteria
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role at management level
- Third level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. social sciences, research, politics, law etc.
- A good understanding of policy development and how to influence strategic decision-making.
- Excellent knowledge of children’s rights, inequality and social justice, and a track record in research and policy influencing.
- Thorough understanding of social policy and decision-making processes and structures, including government institutions and state agencies ways of working, agendas, and influencing pathways.
- Demonstrable ability to contribute to organisation-wide strategy and operational management.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills, and ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Excellent communications and written skills to deliver policy and research products
- Effective lobbying and media work that is underpinned by the lived experience of children and young people living in and leaving care.
- Up to 25 days paid leave (after 5 years this increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days)
- 11 statutory bank holiday days per year
- 1 wellbeing hour per week
- Employer Pension Contributions 6%
- Annual Increments to top of scale NJC – cost of living increases
- Business Expenses
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and Adoption Pay Enhanced sick pay
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL) in compensation for additional hours worked
- Flexible Working
- Family Friendly Policies Other leave such as compassionate leave
- Induction training
- On the job learning
- Continuing Professional Development
- Strategy & team building days
- Study leave
How to Apply:
The job description and person specification is fully detailed in the information for applicants pack which can be downloaded together with the application form.
Applications will only be accepted on the official application form. Attached CV’s will not be considered, either in lieu of the application form or in conjunction with it.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that they complete both the:
1. Application form
2. Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
This position closes on Friday 10th February 2023 at 5pm.
Application received after this time and date will not be accepted.
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| VOYPIC Equal Opportunities Form | VOYPIC_AM_EQUAL_OPPORTUNITIES_MONITORING.doc |
| Application Form- Policy and Research Manager | Application_Form-_Policy_and_Research_Manager_Jan_23.docx |
| Policy & Research Manager- Recruitment Pack- VOYPIC | Policy___Research_Manager-_Recruitment_Pack_-_VOYPIC.pdf |