Working at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
JOB VACANCIES
The Equality Commission is establishing a Dedicated Mechanism Unit, to enable it to fulfil the functions provided to it by amendments to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 set out in Schedule 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020. The role of the Unit is to oversee the commitment by the UK Government set out in in Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to no diminution of rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity.
Position: Director - Dedicated Mechanism Unit (Ref: 2020/05)
Grade/Level: Principal Officer (Grade 7)
Salary: £48,829 – £53,518 per annum (under review)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 21 August 2020
Position: Senior Legal Officer - Dedicated Mechanism Unit (Ref: 2020/06)
Grade/Level: Deputy Principal
Salary: £37,272 – £40,979 per annum (under review)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 28 August 2020
Position: Senior Policy & Research Officer - Dedicated Mechanism Unit (Ref: 2020/07)
Grade/Level: Deputy Principal
Salary: £37,272 – £40,979 per annum (under review)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 28 August 2020
Position: Senior Promotion Officer - Dedicated Mechanism Unit (Ref: 2020/08)
Grade/Level: Deputy Principal
Salary: £37,272 – £40,979 per annum (under review)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 28 August 2020
Making a difference!
Our staff are committed to building equality for all in Northern Ireland. Seeing that they make a difference to the lives of real people is the main reason why people work for us.
Just the job!
The work we do is challenging, varied and interesting. We offer a range of job roles from advice-giving to enforcement, all of them involve working with, and for, people. These roles include working in policy, research, legal, advice-giving, training, media relations, marketing, administration, human resources, finance and IT.
A great place to work!
The Equality Commission promotes a friendly and flexible work environment, with a strong commitment to staff training, professional development and employee satisfaction.
The Commission offers an excellent range of employee benefits including contributory pension, cycle to work and car parking schemes, season commuter ticket loans, learning and development opportunities, childcare vouchers and a range of flexible working options. We are based in central Belfast and easily accessed by by bus, car and rail.
Equality of Opportunity
The Equality Commission is striving to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to employment in the Commission irrespective of age, disability, marital status, gender, race, religious or political belief or sexual orientation and whether or not applicants have dependents.
At present, members of the Protestant community are under-represented and consequently applicants from members of this community would be particularly welcome.
We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for these posts will be shortlisted. We also provide reasonable adjustments for applicant with disabilities.
Privacy and Data Protection
The Equality Commission is committed to respecting and protecting your information. We comply with data protection law and principles. Read our privacy policy
Further information
If you require further information or assistance please contact Human Resources on 02890500625 or email recruitment@equalityni.org
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