Children's Law Centre

Policy and Public Affairs Manager opportunity now closed and candidate successfully appointed

Who we are:

Founded upon the principles laid down in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), CLC was established in 1997 to provide legal advice for children and young people. We have since developed into the leading children’s rights charity in Northern Ireland, helping thousands of children vindicate their rights each year, ensuring their access to services and equality of treatment

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with a grounding in human rights, who will be comfortable engaging with decision makers and influencers at a high level. They will be able to analyse complex information including legislation to inform policy responses.  Most of all, they will be as passionate as the rest of the CLC team about children’s rights and equal opportunities.

The Post Holder will be responsible for developing, leading and managing the Children’s Law Centre (CLC) policy and public affairs work to support the achievement of CLC’s mission and strategic goals. The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will develop and lead CLC’s Public Affairs strategy. The Post Holder will have responsibility for managing CLC’s Policy Officer.

For more information and to apply:

Download and study the Information Pack below.  To apply, please submit a three-page CV and the completed ‘Supplementary Questions’ form available below, along with the Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions Form.  These should be emailed to patrick@co3.bz before noon, Monday 13 December 2021.  If you have any questions on the role or the process, you can contact Patrick Minne on 07792 509003 or at patrick@co3.bz.