Social, Education, and Innovation Policy Executive (Specified Purpose)

• Engagement on the development of position papers and responses to Stakeholder consultations
• Monitor developments in relevant policy areas and provide analysis and make recommendations for action.
• Consult with members and help to identify their policy priorities.
• Review consultation papers research papers draft legislation etc. and provide appropriate feedback.
  

• Develop and maintain relationships with member organisations Trade Unions representative organisations and other stakeholders as appropriate on issues regarding social education and labour market policy.
• Represent Ibec effectively and professionally on external bodies and committees and at seminars and conferences.

• Act as committee secretary to relevant policy committees such as the Ibec Innovation Policy Committee and the Ibec Labour Market & Skills Councilensuring appropriate minutes and papers are prepared and action plans implemented.
• Maintain the profile of the Ibecs skills and social policy area by regularly contributing articles to relevant Ibec and external publications and through social media.
• Ensure that Ibecs knowledge in the education skills and social policy area is effectively managed by updating web content.
• Participate in the development and execution of events and initiatives for members.

• Work collaboratively across the organisation on social education skills and labour market policy including identifying opportunities for regional engagement.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Ibecs national policy campaigns.Carry out other duties as identified and agreed with the Head of Skills and Social Policy that are in keeping with the overall purpose of the position.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant post graduate experience (relevant industry regulatory or policy)
• Experience of working with committees/working groups and operating at a high level

Competencies

• Ability to work with a high degree of varied issues and stakeholders and manage the complexities involved
• Ability to communicate succinctly and utilise a range of communication methods as appropriate
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Influencing and diplomacy skills
• Ability to review and interpret complex information and present it to members in summary form
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to multitask work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Personal Characteristics

• Flexible approach to work
• Resourceful problem solver demonstrating initiative
• Comfortable in team environment as a team player and team leader as necessary
• Confident professional and friendly demeanour
• Goal orientated

Ibec Core Competencies

Bias towards action

• Collaborative work together as one Ibec.
• Dynamic approach initiatives with careful planning energy drive and resilience.
• Decisive make clear well-informed decisions.

Member and Customer Focus

• Agile and Adaptive embrace change and be adaptive to members needs and in ambitious situations.
• Creative and Innovative not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.
• Curious and Critical Thinking open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.

Drive and Personal Leadership

• Ambitious driven and can take responsible risks.
• Accountable committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.
• Continuous Improvement proactive on personal and professional development

Ibec is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation please email