RESEARCH AND INFORMATION OFFICER ( Staff Officer ) 2.
- Ballymena, County Antrim
- Up to £19.59 per hour
RESEARCH AND INFORMATION OFFICER ( Staff Officer ) 2
- Ballymena, County Antrim
- Up to £19.59 per hour
-
Posted
October 2, 2026
We are currently recruiting for Research and Information Officer ( Staff Officer ) for in Daera . The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 05th April 2027 with possible extension
Hours of work: Full time 37 Hours per week
Rate of pay: £19.59ph
Purpose of role
The post holder will support the development of policy proposals aimed at strengthening rural communities at Local and Regional Level, as part of Rural NI: Our New Approach.
The post holder will support the development of policy proposals aimed at strengthening rural communities at Local and Regional Level, as part of Rural NI: Our New Approach.
This proposal focuses on strengthening the role of voluntary and community groups in rural areas, helping to ensure rural voices are heard, represented and reflected in future policy development, service design and decision-making across government.
The role will involve supporting policy development, stakeholder engagement, evidence gathering and the preparation of advice to help shape a long-term, strategic approach to investment in the rural voluntary and community sector. This will include work to build the sustainability, skills, capacity and influence of groups operating at grassroots, local and regional levels.
The main duties and responsibilities are:
Policy development and analysis
* Support the development of policy proposals, including reviewing existing policy, rural research and evidence, and identifying emerging issues affecting rural voluntary and community groups.
* Assist in defining policy problems, developing options and shaping practical proposals to strengthen rural voices and improve inclusive engagement.
Stakeholder engagement and partnership working:
* Support engagement with voluntary and community organisations, local government, rural stakeholders and other partners to help inform policy development.
* Support engagement with voluntary and community organisations, local government, rural stakeholders and other partners to help inform policy development.
* Assist in coordinating engagement activity to ensure a wide range of rural perspectives are reflected, including at grassroots, local and regional levels.
* Help identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, representation and advocacy across rural communities.
Briefing, correspondence and programme support
Briefing, correspondence and programme support
* Draft briefing papers, submissions, correspondence and advice for senior officials, Ministers, the Assembly and the Permanent Secretary.
* Provide support to Policy Leads and the Head of Branch in progressing key deliverables.
* Represent the Department, where required, in internal and external stakeholder meetings.
* Support monitoring, reporting and governance requirements, including updates to the Branch Balanced Scorecard.
* Carry out other duties consistent with the grade as required by management.
* Carry out other duties consistent with the grade as required by management.
The duties listed above are not exhaustive. However, they provide a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties may vary over time according to business needs.
Essential Criteria applicants must have:
* Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills as well as good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good organisational and planning skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* A good knowledge of using software packages e.g., Microsoft office.
* They can acquire knowledge in an area, absorb the key issues and to work with others with a focus on achieving key deliverables.
* They are responsive, open to change and can adapt to a changing environment.
* They are innovative and able to suggest ideas for improvements.
* They create and maintain positive working relationships to achieve business objectives.
* They can plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* A minimum of 12 months’ experience
The post holders will be expected to work on their own initiative and provide a positive contribution to the overall success of the team.
The post holders will be expected to work on their own initiative and provide a positive contribution to the overall success of the team.
The NICS hybrid working policy will apply. Travel to other locations across Northern Ireland will be required
( Proof of certs required )
Degree
GCSE Maths and English grade C or above.
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