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Policy and research officer (deputy principal)

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Principal
Posted: 27 August
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Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) (Permanent)The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is a statutory body with a wide range of functions relating to the promotion and protection of human rights. Applications are invited for the following full-time post: Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) (Permanent) There are two posts available and the grade of these posts is currently equivalent to Northern Ireland Civil Service Grade Deputy Principal, with a current pay band of £47,304 - £49,515 per year (under review). The post-holder will contribute to the Commissions work in reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of law and practice relating to the protection of human rights in Northern Ireland. Initially, at least one post is available within each of the policy teams (research, investigations and advice to government and Human Rights after EU Withdrawal) but a list of appointable candidates will be retained for one year in case of further opportunities arising. The two policy teams work closely with each other, and it is expected that team members will work across that boundary as required and may rotate between teams over time. The Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) roles support the Senior Policy and Research Officer and Director of each team in providing advice on human rights compliance in Northern Ireland to a variety of stakeholders, including Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Westminster Parliament, public authorities, Council of Europe monitoring bodies, United Nations treaty bodies and civil society. In addition, the post-holder will coordinate one or more workstreams within the team and may be required to line manage staff or volunteers. The post-holder will also support the Senior Policy and Research Officer and Director in other areas, including delivering human rights training and conducting statutory investigations. For further details and to request a candidate pack (if not downloadable directly from this website) please contact our HR partner HeadsTogether Consulting Ltd via email address by telephone. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm on Wednesday 17 September 2025. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is an equal opportunities employer and considers applications strictly on the basis of merit. Disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the post will be interviewed. The Commission wishes to particularly encourage applications from men who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

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