JOB TITLE: ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS MANAGER
JOB STATUS: Permanent, Full-time
LOCATION: Rathmines
REPORT TOO: Director of Advocacy and Patient Support
The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to
protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Together we
are working to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart
disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with
these life-changing conditions. We work to achieve this by:
* Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living with
heart conditions and stroke, and their families
* Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to
change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk
* Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training
* Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to
live healthier lives.
* Information provision
We currently have approx. **Apply on the website** employees and over
**Apply on the website** volunteers working towards the Company?s
vision of a future where no hearts are broken by preventable heart
disease.
THE ROLE:
The Advocacy Campaigns Manager role is to lead advocacy campaigns that
increase the Foundation?s influence across various issues affecting
cardiovascular health. This includes being at the forefront of
campaigning and policy development on childhood obesity and protecting
children from health harms caused by junk food marketing.
A particular focus of this post will be to mobilise our large network
of heart patients and stroke survivors to achieve a higher priority
for cardiovascular health policy and for investment in services and
supports that make a real difference to people?s lives.
An ability to build the evidence base for the Foundation?s advocacy
objectives and to maximise the use of all relevant communications
channels to convey key messages are also vital elements of this role.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
* Third level degree or higher in a relevant area
* At least five years? experience of developing and delivering
impactful advocacy and campaigning strategies
* Proven knowledge, understanding and experience of Ireland?s
health policy, legislative and media environments
* Strong influencing skills and experience of representing
organisations with external stakeholders
* Experience of creating and running grassroots and patient led
advocacy campaigns
* Excellent networking and presentation skills
* Ability to find and assimilate information quickly and identify
key issues.
* Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities
* Ability to balance resources, timelines and priorities effectively
The above is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not
wholly comprehensive or restrictive. This job description will be
reviewed in line with business needs.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH IRISH HEART FOUNDATION:
Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy
more flexibility working from home and our office location in
Rathmines. The offices are open 5 days however as per our Hybrid
Model, you are only required to work 2 days in the office, if
preferable.
We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial
security; and give you peace of mind.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions, from day 1 of service
* life assurance, from day 1 of service
* Income continuance/disability benefit, from day 1 of service
* paid Maternity leave
* sick leave policy
* generous annual leave policy to include company days
* Employee assistance Programme
* A wonderful office we are proud of with excellent working, kitchen
and changing facilities
* Events organised by Social club and Health and Well-being
Committee
* CPR Training
We also invest in your career growth with development resources that
give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.
DETAILS OF ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday. The role is
based in the Irish Heart Foundation?s offices in Rathmines, Dublin.
Working under a Hybrid model (2 required days in office) but option to
work 5 days in office if preferred.
To apply please provide an up to date curriculum vitae and cover
letter outlining how you suit the post by email to Siobhan Browne
EMAIL: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The closing date for this position is 1st of August **Apply on the
website**
_THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
_THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION HAS A NO SMOKING POLICY. EMPLOYEES ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO SMOKE WHILST UNDERTAKING ANY DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THE
FOUNDATION._
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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
