Public Affairs Officer (Fixed Term 1 year) Hillington   £25,000 p.a.

 The British Red Cross helps vulnerable people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Territory Communications team for a Public Affairs Officer. The aim of the post is to strengthen and extend our influence with and profile amongst elected representatives and policy makers.  Working to the Head of Territory Communications, you will be expected to work closely with your peers in other territories and with the relevant UK Office teams. You will be a vital part of the team, which also consists of an Internal Communications Officer, a Marketing Officer, and two Media Relations Officers. This is a front line role that makes a vital contribution to the Territory Communications plan.

You will initiate and sustain excellent working relationships with elected representatives and their staff as well as monitor and report on relevant developments in the Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly.  You will also be required to position our work and concerns effectively with elected representatives, thereby influencing the development of public policy and/or legislation that has an impact on the organisation. 

You must have significant experience of working in or with the Assembly/Parliament and a sound knowledge of their processes and procedures.  With a proven track record in a similar role you will possess outstanding communication skills and a flair for developing and maintaining relationships while working diplomatically and confidentially.

For further information and to apply on-line please visit our website: www.redcross.org.uk/About-Us/Jobs  or email wrk4us@redcross.org.uk.  Alternatively please send an A4 69p stamped addressed envelope, quoting reference SNI/IOM/9592/PAO, to HR Dept, 4 Nasmyth Place, Hillington, G52 4PR.  Please note that we do not accept CV’s for any of our positions. 

Please note that interviews for this post will take place on 12 March 2012. 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 24 February 2012.

As part of the recruitment and selection process the Red Cross undertakes CRB checking of all individuals who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).                                  

SALARY: £25,000 p.a.           

LOCATION: Hillington                                                                       

REF: SNI/IOM/9592/PAO           

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term 1 year                                                                  

HOURS: 35 per week                                                                                    

CLOSING DATE: 24/2/2012            

Closing Date:     24-Feb-2012

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