Working at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

JOB VACANCY

Join us as a key member of a team responsible for ensuring that the Equality Commission has a key influence on public policy, legislation and equality research / analysis.
 

Position:               SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER
Grade/Level:      Deputy Principal
Salary:                    £42,315 - £45,351 per annum (under review)

Hours:                    37 per week

Location:              Belfast

Attractive pension, flexible and hybrid working

Closing date:      12 noon Friday 31 January 2025

Further information and an application form can be viewed at:
 
https://equalityni.getgotjobs.co.uk/

The Commission is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity for all.
 
 At present, members of the Protestant community and men are under-represented among its staff and applications from members of these groups would be particularly welcome.
 
All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for this post will be short-listed. If requested, application packs may be provided in an alternative format.

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