LEGAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)
Applications are now invited for Legal and Public Affairs Manager
(Maternity Cover) with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). This
position involves covering a senior role within the IPRT team, with
responsibility for implementing our Legal and Public Affairs Programme
and working to ensure lasting penal policy reform is embedded in law
and practice. It is an opportunity to work in a small impactful
organisation, driven by a shared passion for social justice, equality
and human rights.
ABOUT IPRT
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland?s leading
non-governmental organisation campaigning for human rights and best
practice in the penal system, and for progressive penal policy in
which prison is a sanction of last resort. Our work is underscored by
our strong commitment to combating social injustice. We have a track
record of achieving big impact for a small organisation. We do this
through a combination of research, advocacy, engagement, public
affairs, events and working in alliance.
Our work is evidence-based, informed by almost **Apply on the
website** years of experience, extensive research and proactive
engagement with people affected by the penal system. Our aim is to
shift the focus of our penal system away from its current emphasis on
punishment towards approaches based on prevention, diversion,
rehabilitation, and the integration of criminal justice policy with
wider social policy. A more effective and humane penal system, which
combats social injustice and has safer communities at its heart, also
benefits communities and wider society through its emphasis on crime
prevention, rehabilitation, and a reduction in reoffending.
Our model of change is that effecting reforms at the highest level
will have the greatest impact for the largest number of people. To
this end, we focus our efforts on generating evidence-informed policy
recommendations, and working constructively with decision-makers to
deliver effective penal policy in Ireland.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In **Apply on the website**, IPRT secured dedicated funding for an
exciting new Legal and Public Affairs Programme, with clear
deliverable outputs and objectives. The Legal and Public Affairs
Manager (Maternity Cover) will be responsible for continuing the
delivery of the programme over a period of **Apply on the website**
months, with the goal of bringing about lasting reforms embedded in
law and policy. The successful applicant will support the Acting
Executive Director with senior management tasks.
IPRT promotes a penal model that prioritises rehabilitation over
punishment, building safer and more equal communities. Our Legal and
Public Affairs Programme goals are to inform and influence
legislation, policy and public debate to break cycles of disadvantage
and imprisonment.
The programme has three primary areas of work:
* influencing law and informing debate through published research on
sentencing, deterrence, diversion and non- custodial alternatives;
* direct engagement with criminal justice and social policy leaders
and legislators; and
* engaging with our legal system to facilitate innovative and more
effective approaches.
The Legal and Public Affairs Manager also contributes to key policy
functions including engagement with domestic legislative,
parliamentary and consultation processes. These activities require a
consistent ability to respond to opportunities at short notice and a
current knowledge of the legal, political and penal policy context and
the work of the organisation.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate interested in
gaining experience at a more senior level and contributing to the
strategic direction of a high profile, dynamic and effective
non-governmental organisation. It will be of particular interest to
those interested in developing leadership skills through carrying out
management and oversight functions.
IPRT is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications
from people with criminal records. We don?t ask for information
about convictions during the recruitment process.
This position is part-time (4-day week) for a fixed-term contract of 1
year.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOON ON
FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEW.
ANY QUERIES ABOUT THE ROLE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 4 days a week for a fixed-term contract of 1
year.
Requirement to work flexibly within the role, and occasionally attend
evening events as appropriate to the role. IPRT?s time off in lieu
policy applies.
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months.
SALARY: Region of ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
- ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum _pro
rata_, commensurate with skills and experience.
ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT: **Apply on the website** days per annum _pro
rata_.
PLACE OF WORK: Usual place of work is the IPRT Office in Dublin 7, but
IPRT is currently trialing a more flexible hybrid working model.
There may be occasional travel, as appropriate to the role.
POST HOLDER RESPONSIBLE TO: Acting Executive Director
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key responsibilities of the position will include:
* Developing research on sentencing, deterrence and non-custodial
alternatives to prison, building on work done by IPRT in this area
already;
* Identifying and responding to public affairs engagement
opportunities, focusing on discrete areas where IPRT has identified a
key opportunity to effect change and key areas of work set out in
IPRT?s new Strategic Plan;
* Providing strong, proactive and responsive engagement with
legislative developments, including development of submissions,
briefings, legislative amendments and presentations to Oireachtas
committees;
* Supporting Acting Executive Director in providing secretariat
support to the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform, including
through regular contact with co-chairs of the Group and the
organisation of Group meetings;
* Proactively engaging with the legal community through management
of the IPRT Solicitor Panel and holding of bi-annual Prison Law
Seminars;
* Providing Acting Executive Director with management support as
needed;
* Representing the organisation at the request of the Acting
Executive Director, including at meetings, events and in the media.
OTHER
* Build strong working relationships with colleagues in the
organisation;
* Develop networks within the broader civil society environment;
* Work in accordance with charity governance, ethics and standards;
* Support the Executive Director in the implementation of IPRT?s
sustainability strategy;
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the role, in pursuit of
the Strategic Plan, as agreed with the Executive Director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
* A third-level qualification in law or other relevant discipline;
* Minimum of 4 years? relevant experience, including in a senior
role;
* Demonstrable understanding of relevant courts, legislative and
policy processes;
* Knowledge and understanding of Ireland?s political and public
affairs environment;
* Experience in lobbying and public affairs;
* Demonstrated experience in production of high quality submissions
and papers;
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with experience in
making effective oral submissions and presentations;
* Experience of building strong relationships with political
stakeholders and influencers;
* Experience in programme planning and delivery;
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
* Passion and commitment to social justice in Ireland.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience with broadcast media;
* Experience of managing staff;
* Experience with donor engagement, grant applications and reporting
to funders;
* Experience in financial management and reporting on budgets;
* Knowledge of ethics and standards for a charity;
* Demonstrable interest in penal policy in Ireland.
ATTITUDE
* A team player ready to work collaboratively with colleagues;
* Respect for the values and mission of IPRT;
* Flexibility and adaptability in response to strategic
opportunities;
* Commitment to ongoing professional development;
* Commitment to and understanding of a working environment that
promotes equal opportunities and has regard for the health and safety
of others.
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THE PERSON SPECIFICATION AS SET OUT ABOVE TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
BY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOON ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
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