Ruth Barry Email & Phone Number

I was responsible for the Patient and Client Council (PCC) Policy and Impact Strategy. I managed a Communications and Public Affairs team, and a Policy and Information Team.

Belfast, United Kingdom

- Lead on strategic engagement as part of the development of an Economic Strategy for Northern Ireland- Provide policy advice and briefing to Ministers on economic issues.- Work with Whitehall partners to promote NI’s interests in policy development across a range of issues.- Support engagement with the devolved administration on economic policy.- Respond to Parliamentary Questions and other correspondence on lead areas.

Belfast, United Kingdom

- Work with the Government Communication Service and Campaigns team to develop the cross-border Whitehall regional communications narrative for Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as any overarching 'Union' communications- Play a leading insight role with the Directors of Communications across government on listening to communities to improve insight into government communications in the devolved nations- Lead in Northern Ireland and Scotland on developing insight and data analysis for a programme of audience led, cross-channel local level communication camp as- Provide insight, statistics and relevant stakeholder knowledge and provide analysis of specific audience insight and attitudes

9-11 Botantic Avenue Belfast

- Coordinate responses to research, policy development and public consultations- Build the capacity of children and young people to engage with key policy and decision makers- Support active engagement with children & young people and ensure their meaningful participation in VOYPIC’s policy work - Provide analysis on programmes, policies and legislation about care & care experience- Supervision of student placements & volunteers

High Street, Belfast

• Develop policy positions on housing, poverty & financial exclusion.• Develop effective working relationships with decision makers and stakeholders• Provide housing advice to the public through Housing Advice NI• Provide mortgage debt advice and represent clients at the Chancery Court• Assist in the completion of a research study on credit unions and the needs of low income households in NI• Oversee publication & dissemination of final report

Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast

• Provide briefings, papers and oral presentations to Assembly Committees and MLAS• Provide specific expertise in the areas of law and justice • Develop relationships with key stakeholders and facilitating stakeholder roundtable events

Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast

- Provide administrative support to the clerk- Assemble all information packs for weekly committee meetings- Provide administrative support at Committee meetings

Holywell Hospital, Antrim

Antrim

Postgraduate Diploma Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice, Pass With Commendation

Activities and Societies: Hockey and Netball

Bar Vocational Course, Law, Competent (64)

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb) With Politics, Law