Recruitment

We are currently recruiting:

External Affairs Officer

The External Affairs Officer will support the delivery of Hourglass’ external affairs, policy and campaigning activity, with the role based in Northern Ireland and a focus on Northern Ireland while supporting activity across the rest of the UK.

Working closely with the External Affairs Lead, DCEO/Director of Policy and the wider Policy Unit, the postholder will help build relationships with political stakeholders, statutory partners and sector organisations to raise awareness of the abuse of older people and influence policy and practice.

The role will contribute to the charity’s policy development, parliamentary engagement and campaign activity, with a particular emphasis on Northern Ireland and oversight of relevant work in Scotland.

Location: Northern Ireland. Home based initially, with an office base in Lisburn once established.
Duration:  One year, reviewable.
Salary: £25,583 – £28,016​​​​​​​
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some unsocial hours will be required.​​​​​​​
Reports to: External Affairs Lead

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Send a cover letter and your CV to recruitment@wearehourglass.org

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.