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Policy Centre is seeking a Director
The Policy Centre Jersey is now seeking a Director. The candidate brief is reproduced below. Letters of application together with a CV should be sent to info@policy.je
Director - Candidate Brief
Job Title: Director
About the Centre
The Policy Centre Jersey is a think tank established as an unincorporated association with charitable status, with the objective of increasing knowledge about and civic engagement in Jersey, thereby contributing to a more effective policy making with better outcomes for the people of the Island. Full details about the work and organisation of the Centre are on its website www.policy.je.
The Policy Centre was established only in March 2023 and although it has achieved a great deal since that time there is more work to be done to make it fully effective.
Main purposes of job
1. To be responsible for the running of the Centre, including finances, organisation of meetings, maintenance of the website, preparation of newsletters for the Council and Supporters and management of all media. (However, external support will be available for some of these functions.)
2. To deliver the business plan, including attracting sponsors and supporters
3. To promote the Centre and its work to all relevant people and organisations in Jersey.
4. To establish links with relevant institutions in Jersey, other islands and the UK.
Responsibilities
1. Responsible to the Management Committee through the Chair of the Committee.
2. Responsible to the Chair of the Advisory Council for the work of the Council.
3. Responsible for any contractors and outsourced services.
Place of work
1. The centre does not have a permanent office; the director will be expected to work from home or from a location such as Digital Jersey.
2. The Centre is a paper-free organisation.
Time commitment
It is anticipated that on average the position will require the equivalent of 35% of a full-time position. The Director will be free to choose their own hours of work subject to attendance at a relatively small number of meetings.
Nature of the position and fee
The Director will be a contractor as opposed to an employee of the Centre. A fee of £30,000 a year, paid monthly.
Experience required
• Comfortable in working with senior politicians, business and charity leaders and commentators.
• A good understanding of the public policy environment in Jersey.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work entirely on own initiative although with support from the Management Committee and Chair of the Advisory Council.
