Public Policy and Advocacy Manager

Applications by: 12:00, 02 December 2024.

The Arts Council of Ireland is looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Public Policy and Advocacy Manager. The Arts Council has a statutory role in informing and advising across government departments and this new role will ensure that the evidence and insights gathered by the Arts Council’s policy, research and arts teams are used to advise and inform across government and to inform broader stakeholder engagement.

The successful applicant will be an experienced advocacy professional. They will set up and manage this new function and be responsible for the Arts Council’s advocacy programme and the delivery of its advocacy workplan.

The role will have particular regard for the organisation’s spatial policy, Place, Space and People, which is informed by our ten-year strategy Making Great Art Work. It promotes a ‘people and place-based’ approach to arts development and the principle of socio-spatial equity whereby ‘everyone has the opportunity to create, engage with, participate in and enjoy the arts and culture, regardless of who they are or where they live and work’.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic public body and a highly motivated and busy team.

Salary: Entry will be at Point 1 of salary scale for Higher Executive Officer, including the required pension contribution: €57,122 per annum

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12.00 noon, Monday 2 December 2024.

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