Information and Communications Officer

Council for Catholic Maintained Schools CCMS; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Northern Ireland is seeking an Information and Communications Officer to develop corporate systems for information management and lead communications. The role requires a degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in communications, information governance, or project management. This temporary position offers a salary range of £52,413 - £54,495.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent third level qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in communications, information governance, and project management.
• Knowledge of key developments and priorities in education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain corporate systems for information management.
• Support the formulation and implementation of corporate policy and strategy.
• Lead and coordinate corporate communications.

Skills

Communications

Information Governance

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent third level qualification

Job description

Overview

HQ2510/006 Information and Communications Officer

CCMS (The Council for Catholic Maintained Schools)

Lisburn

Salary: NJC 41-43 £52,413 - £54,495

Term: Temporary

Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025 at 17:00

Role

CCMS is seeking to appoint the post of Information and Communications Officer who will develop and maintain corporate systems and procedures for information management, communications and data‑driven decision making. They will support the formulation and implementation of corporate policy and strategy and lead and coordinate (internal and external) corporate communications.

They will be the nominated Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring that CCMS meets the requirements of relevant legislation whilst supporting the development of organisational and officer capacity in communications, information management and data‑driven decision‑making, including enhancing the use of digital platforms and AI.

Responsibilities

(This section is embedded in the overview per original wording; the core responsibilities describe the role’s focus on information management, communications, data protection and digital platform enhancement.)

Essential Criteria

1. A degree or equivalent third level qualification.
2. At least 2 years’ experience in at least 2 of the following:
   • Communications
   • Information Governance
   • Project management
3. Knowledge of key developments and priorities in education.
4. Access to a form of transport that meets the requirements of the role.

Desirable Criteria

Preference may be given to candidates who hold a post graduate degree or relevant professional qualification and have at least 2 years’ experience in all three areas e.g. communications, information governance and project management.

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