IPRT LEGAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Applications are now invited for the new role of Legal and Public
Affairs Manager with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). This is a
senior role within the IPRT team, with responsibility for devising and
implementing our Legal and Public Affairs Programme, working to ensure
lasting penal policy reform is embedded in law and practice. It is an
opportunity to work in a small impactful organisation, driven by a
shared passion for social justice, equality and human rights. The
successful applicant will also fulfil the role of deputy director
within the team.?THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** NOON ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JULY **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**.?FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AS AN ATTACHMENT BELOW.
ABOUT IPRT
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland?s leading
non-governmental organisation campaigning for human rights and best
practice in the penal system, and for progressive penal policy in
which prison is a sanction of last resort. Our work is underscored by
our strong commitment to combating social injustice. We have a track
record of achieving big impact for a small organisation. We do this
through a combination of research, advocacy, engagement, public
affairs, events and working in alliance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
IPRT has secured dedicated funding for an exciting new Legal and
Public Affairs Programme, with clear deliverable outputs and
objectives. The Legal and Public Affairs Manager will be responsible
for development and delivery of the programme, with the goal of
bringing about lasting reforms embedded in law and policy. The
successful applicant will also carry deputy director functions,
including deputising in the Executive Director?s absence.
IPRT promotes a penal model that prioritises rehabilitation over
punishment, building safer and more equal communities. Our Legal and
Public Affairs Programme goals are to inform and influence
legislation, policy and public debate to break cycles of disadvantage
and imprisonment. The programme has three primary areas of work: i)
Influencing law and informing debate through published research on
sentencing, deterrence, diversion and non-custodial alternatives; ii)
direct engagement with criminal justice and social policy leaders and
legislators; and iii) engaging with our legal system to facilitate
innovative and more effective approaches.
This position is?part-time (4-day week) for a fixed-term contract of
3 years. Full details, including role description and person
specification are available below.
IPRT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER, AND WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS
FROM PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS. WE DON?T ASK FOR INFORMATION
ABOUT CONVICTIONS DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
_The closing date for applications is **Apply on the website** noon on
Friday **Apply on the website**th July **Apply on the website**._
_Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview; it is envisaged
interviews will take place Thursday **Apply on the website**th July
**Apply on the website**._
_Any queries about the role should be directed to?__**Apply on the
website**__._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
