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Research and Policy Officer – Belfast City Centre

Location: Belfast, County Antrim

Industry: Legal & Compliance

Salary: Negotiable

Contacts: Juliet Bakovljev, [email protected]

Job Ref: BBBH48712

Expiry date: 2024-02-07

Honeycomb is delighted to be assisting a prominent legal body to secure a Policy and Research Officer. This is a full time, permanent role based in their well-appointed offices in Belfast City Centre.

Our client is a leading provider of advocacy, legal opinion and dispute resolution, supporting legal professionals and clients in navigating through complex legal matters. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that has a strong interest in the legal and justice systems, and that would flourish in a dynamic and diverse role. This position is stimulating and challenging, whilst offering stability, longevity and professional development.

DEADLINE:- Completed Application Forms to be submitted by 12.00pm Monday 22nd January 2024.

Your Package:

• Salary on request.
• 22 days paid annual leave (plus 13 days statutory/privilege holidays).
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme from the start of employment.
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to an "Occasional Working From Home Policy" on request.

The Company:

An organisation providing resource, support, and representation for barristers, ensuring the profession's integrity and effectiveness in serving the Northern Irish legal system.

As the Policy and Communications Officer, you will assist in the development, communication, and implementation of policies in a legal context while effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders. This role bridges the gap between legal expertise and clear communication to ensure the organisation's initiatives are well-understood and effectively promoted. The key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy aimed at developing the Bar's relationship with key decision-makers.
• Delivering high quality political monitoring, advising key internal stakeholders on political events, and pro-active identification of issues/debates/events of relevance to the profession.
• Maintaining a clearly structured and current ongoing body of research and information gathering on legal and policy issues relevant to the Bar of Northern Ireland.
• Preparing initial drafts of and research around policy consultation responses in a manner that enables timely review and input from others.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders and collaborating with internal colleagues to maximise the development of effective and positive messages relating to the Bar's policy work.
• Assisting with the organisation of corporate events and conferences as required to promote the work of the Bar. This includes coordination and management of the delivery of the Policy and Communications Team's functions and events, liaising as appropriate with other departments.
• Supporting the Communications and PR Officer with producing content for the Bar's weekly and monthly internal and external e-newsletters and publications as required.

This role involves a combination of policy analysis, development, and communication skills. To be considered for this role you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related field (e.g., Political Science, Communications, Public Policy).
• Previous experience in policy analysis, advocacy, or communications is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear understanding of legal terminology would be an asset.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in using communication and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the organisation's mission and values.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Juliet Bakovljev at Honeycomb on 028 9620 7050.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

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Policy and Research Officer

Location: Belfast

Duration: Permanent

Pay Rate: Available upon request

Consultant Email: [email protected]

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Weeks to Adversite: 60

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Ashton Recruitment require a Policy and Research Officer for our client based in Belfast.

Position: Policy and Research Officer

Location: Belfast City Centre

Rate of Pay: Salary on request

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Duties (not limited to):

• Collaborate with the Policy and Communications Officer Manager to create and execute a stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy, aimed at enhancing the client’s relationships with influential decision-makers.
• Provide high-quality monitoring of parliamentary activities and political insights, offering guidance to key internal stakeholders regarding political developments and proactively identifying pertinent issues, debates, and events relevant to the profession.
• Maintain an up-to-date and well-organized repository of research and information related to legal and policy matters pertinent to the client. Promote internal awareness of policy risks, opportunities, or developments that necessitate further attention or escalation.
• Generate concise, accurate, and timely written briefings for senior colleagues on policy positions of interest and relevance to the client.
• Draft initial responses for Policy Consultation, facilitating timely input and review from others.
• Cultivate and sustain productive relationships with external stakeholders, collaborating with internal colleagues to effectively convey positive messages about the client’s policy initiatives.
• Assist in the coordination of corporate events and conferences as needed to promote the client’s work. This includes overseeing the functions and events of the Policy and Communications Team and liaising with other departments as necessary.
• Monitor objectives, targets, and performance indicators pertaining to the client’s policy and public affairs endeavours.
• Represent the client by attending events and meetings, making appropriate contributions, and reporting back on outcomes.
• Support the Communications and PR Officer in creating content for the client’s weekly and monthly internal and external e-newsletters and publications as required.

 Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Education to degree level with an award of 2:1 or above in a related discipline e.g. law, politics, social sciences or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Northern Ireland’s government and political structures.
• Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies, statistical and analytical techniques, including qualitative and quantitative technique.
• Knowledge of the legal and justice sectors within Northern Ireland.
• At least one years’ experience in a policy/research role.
• Experience in using research to develop reports/briefing papers to inform policy decisions.
• Experience in preparing policy and research information that supports informed decision making in line with Corporate Plan objectives.
• Experience in preparing briefing papers, reports, policy statements, correspondence, speeches and presentations tailored to specific audiences and situations.
• Experience in undertaking bespoke pieces of research that inform policy development, strategy planning and consultation responses.
• Experience in engaging with policy teams in partner organisations to inform the clients policy development.
• Experience in analysing policy, numerical and other information to understand and interpret complex issues to determine actions required.
• Ability to analyse, understand and effectively communicate policy direction.
• Experienced user of Excel, Powerpoint, MS Office and survey software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with other team members and with external stakeholders.
• Organised and able to prioritise and manage several pieces of work at any one time.
• Ability to work under pressure and to agreed timelines.
• Proactive with an ability to work on their own initiative as well as contributing to the wider projects/priorities of the team to ensure that objectives and performance targets are met.
• An ability to work collaboratively and to contribute to the wider work of the client.
• A keen interest in local current affairs/politics/policy and the government and legislative structures and processes in this jurisdiction.
• A willingness to support work which promotes access to justice, the rule of law and the work of the independent referral client.
• An ability to observe confidentiality and respect sensitive information.

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• Training/qualification in research methodologies and/or statistical, analytical techniques, consultation and engagement techniques.
• Experience of providing advice to senior managers and leadership team.
• A knowledge of the legal and justice sectors and the public policy issues that influence it.
• Experience of organising high quality events for political and other stakeholders.

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