Research and Policy Senior Co-Ordinator

About CFI

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) is the national organisation, founded by parents in 1963, dedicated to improving the lives of people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and their families. Through advocacy, support services, awareness raising, fundraising, research and stakeholder engagement we work to ensure that the voices and experiences of those we support are at the centre of policy, practice and research.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Research and Policy Senior Co-Ordinator to lead the development and implementation of our research and policy agenda. This is a strategic role that will strengthen the organisation's influence, build research partnerships, promote person-led research, and ensure that the lived experiences of people with CF and their families inform research priorities and policy development.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with people with CF, researchers, academics, healthcare professionals, funders and policymakers, as well as internal colleagues across member services, communications, awareness and advocacy functions.

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

LOCATION: Based in the CF Ireland office, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Moving to new premises in the next year.

CONTRACT: Full-time permanent position, hybrid working model

SALARY: €50,000

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a new organisational Research Strategy.

· Promote and embed person-led research principles across all research activities.

· Lead the planning, commissioning and delivery of a large-scale member survey and associated consultation activities to gather evidence on member experiences, needs and priorities.

· Analyse survey findings and research data and ensure they are translated into actionable recommendations to inform organisational strategy, policy development, service planning, advocacy and future research priorities.

· Conduct policy analysis and prepare briefings, submissions and consultation responses.

· Oversee research funding processes, including the issuing of research funding calls, commissioning of research projects, undertaking peer review, managing research funding decision processes, issuing contracts and overseeing grant payments and reporting.

· Establish, coordinate and facilitate PPI panels and advisory groups.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, researchers, healthcare professionals and research networks.

· Represent the organisation on relevant research, policy and stakeholder forums and at conferences and events nationally and internationally.

Experience/Skills Required

· Third level qualification in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, social sciences, public health, policy, psychology, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years' experience in research, policy, or a related role.

· Proven experience of data generation to inform and influence policy activities

· Experience developing and implementing research programmes and strategies.

· Experience managing research grants, funding applications, and reporting processes

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a key aspect of this role is communicating research work to a diverse range of stakeholders.

· Proven experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

· Collaborative team approach and willingness to support activities across the organisation

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, online meeting tools, and CRM software

· Reasonable flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the role, including some evening and weekend activity.

· A full driving licence preferable but not essential

Benefits

· Hybrid Working arrangements

· 21 days annual leave plus extra days when office is closed (Good Friday & Christmas)

· 5% matched contribution to your pension.

· Paid Sick Leave Policy

· Paid Maternity Leave Policy

· Bike to Work Scheme

· Commuter Travel Tax Savers Ticket.

How To Apply

Please submit a CV and Cover letter to hr@cfireland.ie by 5pm Monday 30th November 2026

Shortlisting will be in progress throughout the period that the vacancy is live, so you may be called for interview prior to the closing date.

Commitment to equality

We are an equal-opportunity employer and believe that diversity and inclusion help us achieve our greatest potential. We strongly welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity in all we do.