Programme Manager Policy And Engagement

Programme Manager Policy and Engagement

· 1.0WTE (35 hours)

· Specified Purpose Contract (Approx. 1 year)

· Based in Harold’s Cross

The Programme Manager - Policy and Engagement is a senior post within AIIHPC supporting the AIIHPC CEO to advance AIIHPC‘s key strategic role within the hospice and palliative care environment across the two jurisdictions (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) in line with AIIHPC’s aims of ensuring excellent palliative care is available for everyone at the right time and place across the island of Ireland. The Programme Manager of Policy and Engagement supports AIIHPC’s member organisations and key stakeholders in engaging with policy developments and leading on engaging with key audiences including members of the public. The role leads on ensuring meaningfully engagement with AIIHPC’s Voices4Care Volunteer Group, AIIHPC’s annual raising awareness campaign of palliative care, ‘Palliative Care Week’ and leads on the Community of Practice for Specialist Palliative Care Volunteer Managers.

Reporting to AIIHPC’s CEO, the post-holder will focus on strategic implementation and operational issues facilitating the AIIHPC Policy and Engagement work programme. The post-holder will work collaboratively as part of the AIIHPC team.

Essential Criteria:

Qualification:

· Degree level qualification in one of the following: business, public policy, public administration, social science, communication or education disciplines

Experience:

· A minimum of 3 year’s managerial or leadership experience within the last 5 years in a medium to large organisation or national body

· Experience of working in partnership cross- agency and/or cross sectoral working

· Experience in working at a senior level in multidisciplinary teams

· Experience of leading and managing cross boundary

Core competencies:

· Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal and general communication skills

· Team building and influencing skills

· Proven record of delivery and innovation

· Strong IT skills including; Word, PowerPoint, Excel and related systems

· Ability to evaluate information and judge situations with political acumen

Transport:

· Hold a current full driving license and have access to a form of transport to allow them to undertake the functions of the post

Desirable Criteria:

Experience:

· Experience of support service user carer engagement groups / structures (PPI)

· A good understanding of palliative and end-of-life care

· Experience of policy development / influencing within health care

Qualifications:

· Masters level qualification in related area Project management qualification

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Karen Charnley| CEO, AIIHPC | 00353 14912948| kcharnley@aiihpc.org

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2594.

Please note the interview date for the post has been set for Monday 21 July 2025

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Friday 11thJuly 2025.