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Director of Policy and Communications
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
Salary: £61,673 - £64,469
Location: Belfast
Closing date for applications: Monday 10 August 2026 at 5pm
The role
The Consumer Council is recruiting for a Director of Policy and Communications to oversee our Policy and Communications Directorate.
We are seeking an experienced and influential leader who can build trusted stakeholder relationships, provide strategic direction across policy, communications and public affairs, and ensure the consumer voice is represented at the highest levels.
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If you share our passion for championing consumers, this is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful policy and communications activity, shape public debate, and help deliver positive outcomes for consumers across Northern Ireland.
Eligibility criteria
You Will Need Proven Experience Of
- Developing and delivering strategic communications, external affairs and campaign plans in a policy-led environment covering consumer, social and/or economic issues.
- Collaborating with stakeholders in government, industry and civil society, elected representatives and the media, reporting to senior management.
- Translating research, evidence and insight into policy positions, advocacy initiatives and influencing strategies that have informed decision-making.
- Values-based leadership to develop and manage a results-driven team to achieve strategic priorities and build collaboration.
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Salary & Benefits
Salary: £61,673 - £64,469
At the Consumer Council, you will receive an excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution, 25 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays and excellent opportunities for professional development.
The Consumer Council currently operates a hybrid working model.
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Director of Policy and Communications
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
Belfast, UK
Permanent
Published on 3 Aug 2026
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