EO2 - STORMONT, CASTLE BUILDINGS

The Recruitment Co; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The NI Civil Service advertises an EO2 role within the Workforce Policy Directorate at Stormont, Belfast. You will support policy development, ministerial business, pay-related activities and secretariat functions, researching information and advising colleagues across the Department and Health & Social Care bodies.

You will also have line management responsibility for one EO2 staff member. The role is hybrid (3 days at home, 2 days in the office), 37 hours per week, starting ASAP on a

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience in HR policy development, implementation or review.
• Minimum 2 A-Levels (or equivalent), including Law or English at Grades A-C.

Responsibilities

• Provide written support to Ministers and senior officials.
• Liaise with colleagues across the Department, HSC Trusts, Boards and external organisations.
• Research, analyse and present information within agreed timescales.
• Support Pay Review Bodies and associated pay activities.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain meeting schedules.
• Prepare agendas and supporting papers.
• Monitor action logs and maintain tracking spreadsheets.
• Support meeting preparation and follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Line management responsibility for one EO2 officer.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Research and analysis

Organisational skills

Note-taking and summarising

Independent working

Relationship building

Education

A-Levels incl. Law/English

Job description

EO2 - Workforce Policy Directorate | Northern Ireland Civil Service

Location: Stormont, Belfast

Pay Rate: £15.83 per hour (Paid Weekly)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 51 weeks, with potential for extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days at home, 2 days in the office)

About the Role

Working within the Department of Health Workforce Policy Directorate, you will play a key role in supporting policy development, ministerial business, pay-related activities, stakeholder engagement and secretariat functions. You will be responsible for researching and analysing information, supporting senior officials, coordinating meetings and providing advice and guidance to colleagues across the Department and Health & Social Care organisations. The successful candidate will also have line management responsibility for one EO2 member of staff.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working arrangement
• £15.83 per hour paid weekly
• Long-term 51-week assignment with possibility of extension
• Monday to Friday working hours
• No weekend work
• Valuable experience within the Northern Ireland Civil Service
• Opportunity to support high-level policy development and ministerial business

Key Responsibilities

Ministerial & General Support

• Provide written support to Ministers, the Permanent Secretary and senior officials
• Liaise with colleagues across the Department, HSC Trusts, Boards and external organisations
• Research, analyse and present information within agreed timescales
• Support Pay Review Bodies and associated pay activities

Policy Development

• Support policy development and implementation within the Directorate
• Provide advice and guidance to Health and Social Care and Departmental colleagues

Secretariat Support

• Coordinate meetings and maintain meeting schedules
• Prepare agendas and supporting papers
• Monitor action logs and maintain tracking spreadsheets
• Support meeting preparation and follow-up activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Staff Management

• Line management responsibility for one EO2 officer

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 18 months' experience working in HR policy development, implementation or review, ideally within the public sector
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent), including Law or English at Grades A-C

Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Effective note-taking and summarising skills
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships