IRC319546 - POLICE OMBUDSMAN FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland Civil Service; Belfast; On-site; GBP 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Police Ombudsman. This role requires independent oversight of police complaints and involves strategic leadership to improve public trust in policing. The appointment is for a seven-year term, with a salary of £173,854. Ideal candidates should have a strong public service ethos and experience in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and impartial police complaints service.
• Ensure public confidence in the Police Ombudsman office.
• Develop stakeholder relationships for effective police complaints.

Job description

LOCATION: Belfast

The Executive Office invites applications for the position of Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

The Police Ombudsman is responsible for the provision of an independent and impartial police complaints service in Northern Ireland and for providing strategic leadership to the office.

You will be instrumental in ensuring that public confidence in the office can be maintained and enhanced, while moving towards more effective contemporary policing oversight, focused on making a real difference in people’s lives.

With a significant public profile, we are seeking an individual with the vision to lead the organisation and develop constructive and effective stakeholder relationships to deliver a more effective contemporary police complaints system.

If you have a strong sense of public purpose and are invigorated by challenges this could be the role for you.

The appointment will be for a single non-renewable term of seven years or until the person appointed reaches age 70, whichever is the earlier. Remuneration for the position is currently £173,854 per annum (under review).

For more detailed information on the role and person specification, please click on the 'Candidate Information Booklet' link below. In order to apply for this position, please click on the 'Apply for this job online' link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

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All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC319546

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon GMT on Friday 28th November 2025

Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

TEO is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. TEO is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependents.