Policy & Engagement Officer (SO) – Belfast BT4
- Belfast Bt4
- Please see job description
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Posted
September 16, 2026 - Temporary - Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, based in Belfast as a full-time Policy & Engagement Officer.
Our client is Northern Ireland’s Leading Public Sector Employer.
Administrator Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 04/01/2027 – possible extension
Benefits working with NICS:
- On the job training provided
- Gain valuable skills and progress your career
- Diverse and inclusive employer with active social mobility policies
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Job Duties
- Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of race relations policy.
- Contributing to the development and progression of the draft Framework for Race Relations.
- Engaging with stakeholders and maintaining effective relationships with minority ethnic communities and key partners.
- Providing secretariat support in the planning, organising and delivery of stakeholder forums, meetings and engagement activities, including minute taking.
- Coordinating cross-departmental working to support the delivery of policy priorities.
- Preparing Ministerial briefings, correspondence and responses for Assembly business.
- Contributing to governance activities, including performance reporting and the completion of returns.
- Supporting business planning processes and monitoring progress against departmental objectives.
- Assisting with financial monitoring and budget management activities.
- Providing policy and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of the team’s work programme.
Further Information:
- Current hybrid working pattern of 40% in office (Monday’s & Wednesday’s) with further office attendance required subject to business need.
- Flexible Working Time (Flexi) available from day one; Flexi policy operates within core hours and bandwith hours.
Essential Criteria:
- 5 GCSEs including Maths & English and a degree
- A minimum of 12 months experience.
An Access NI will be required for this role
- A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
- The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.
Please apply via link or send your CV to kerri.kyle@therecruitmentco.uk
