Public Affairs Manager

Would you like to join the Campaigns, Policy and Research team for a leading UK charity?We have an opportunity for a Public Affairs Manager to join our team and help shape and carry out the Royal British Legions public affairs activities in Northern Ireland.In this newly created role, you will develop and implement RBLs public/external affairs activities in Northern Ireland at both the national and local level. You will advise colleagues on political developments of importance to RBL''s operations in Northern Ireland, manage relationships with external stakeholders and aid in the establishment of a supporter network in Northern Ireland.Reporting to our Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns, key responsibilities will include: - Development of a Public Affairs engagement programme for Northern Ireland and manage its day-to-day implementation through a combination of regular events, meetings, briefings, and attendance at conferences, including party conferences - Develop and maintain good working relationships with key members of the Northern Ireland Assembly, NI MPs and their staff, Veteran''s Champions, as well as Committees and All Party Groups, and other related national stakeholders. - Lead RBL''s relationships with key local stakeholders and partners, including engagement with local councils, Health and Social Care Trusts, the Housing Executive, NI Veteran''s Commissioner''s Office and NI Veterans'' Welfare Service and other public bodies in Northern Ireland - Lead on the ..... full job details .....