Fighting Blindness is a patient-led charity with a vision to cure blindness, support people living with sight loss and empower patients. We are the only Irish charity funding research into treatments for sight loss. To date, we have invested over €20 million in more than 115 research and clinical projects.
Over the past 35 years, we have grown from a small support group for families affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to a nationally recognised brand.
We are seeking an Advocacy Manager to join the team.
Period: 6 Months Fixed Term
Starting date: March 2021
Hours: 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive
Holidays: 24 days per annum
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Location: All employees are currently working remotely due to Government pandemic restriction advice. Position usually based at Fighting Blindness office, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2, with occasional national and European travel as required.
Closing Date: 12 February 2021
The role is responsible for implementing the organisation’s advocacy strategy which is focused on medical research and the development and access of new therapeutics; this will involve developing and delivering advocacy campaigns as well as building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as elected representatives, Government departments, statutory bodies, medical professionals, industry and NGOs.
The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience of advocacy strategy and campaign management in the Irish healthcare and research context. There will also be opportunities to support advocacy initiatives where appropriate within the sight loss sector. They will have an interest in the charity sector and will want to use their skills to influence change.
Interested candidates should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae and cover letter to Anna Moran at anna.moran@fightingblindness.ie. Fighting Blindness is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 12 February 2021