Partner Engagement Manager (Northern Ireland) TLNT1_NI

We are looking for a Partner Engagement Manager to promote the work of Family Fund, progress our policy and public affairs objectives, and maintain a positive profile with key stakeholders within the disability sector in Northern Ireland. Salary:£36,399 per annum (pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

21 hours per week

Location:

Home based with regular travel you must be based in Northern Ireland for this role Closing date:
Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? The role As Partner Engagement Manager you will promote the work of Family Fund and maintain a positive profile within the disability sector in Northern Ireland and with key Government/political stakeholders. You will undertake a range of public affairs and policy activities that help sustain and grow our government funding and that secure positive outcomes for disabled children and their families.

You will be acknowledged as a senior Family Fund representative across the disability sector, deputising for the Group CEO, or Directors on committees and at events as required. You will also identify growth/income opportunities and feed through to relevant internal teams, providing follow up support, as required. If you join us, youll be:
Ensuring that Family Funds profile remains high amongst key organisations. Engaging with Ministers and MLAs to building awareness and support for Family Funds work. Family Funds key point of contact for all partners and stakeholders in Northern Ireland. Engaging in sector working groups and consortia to help secure improved support for families raising disabled children. Inputting to government policy development via consultations and direct work with government departments.

Promoting the support offered by Family Fund to support demand generation, including targeted work in relation to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion objectives. Supporting our Fundraising Team in identifying and securing funding opportunities that allow Family Fund to provide improved grants/information and support services to families. About you For this role you will need to have experience of presenting to external stakeholders and representing an organisation in a professional capacity.

Ideally you will have some knowledge/experience of public affairs or policy development work. To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated and be able to engage positively with different teams. You must be flexible, adaptable and resilient to work demands and change. This post is home based with regular travel.

About us Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark. We commit to and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. . We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering equity and diversity

Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader

How to apply

When youre ready to apply, complete the online application form and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team. The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right to work check and employment history verification. Information:
Closing date:
Midnight on Tuesday 3 June 2025 Interview date:
Friday 13 June 2025