Staff Officer - BELFAST

Blue Arrow; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Belfast is seeking a Policy Officer for the Race Relations and Integration Division. The role supports ministers and officials through drafting and briefing tasks, with a focus on accurate note taking and high-quality communications.

You will engage with other departments, coordinate meetings, and assist in planning and administration. Requires GCSEs, a degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office skills. Hybrid or on-site work in Belfast is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSEs C or above incl Maths and English.
• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Drafting and note taking for meetings and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Support DP within the Race Relations and Integration Division.
• Draft briefing for Ministers and senior officials.
• Draft AQWs, AQOs and COR cases.
• Facilitate or represent TE0 at meetings and events.
• Fact finding and information provision to DP and G7.
• Engage with other departments to gather information and inputs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Note taking

Meeting support

Education

Degree or equivalent

GCSEs C+ including Maths & English

Tools

Content Manager

HR Connect

Account NI

Job description

SO - Race Relations and Integration - Policy Officer - BELFAST

Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour

Location: Belfast, Castle Buildings

Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 31/03/2027

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Requirements

5 GCSE'S C and Above (Including Maths and English). Applicants must hold a degree or an equivalent recognised qualification. Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel). Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to communicate accurately and effectively. Good drafting and note taking abilities to assist at meetings and preparing briefings/correspondence.

Desirable

Knowledge of NICS systems including Content Manager, HR Connect, Account NI. Knowledge of NI Assembly and Ministerial process and procedures. Experience of analysing and interpreting information.

Main Duties

• Administrative role to support DP within the Race Relations and Integration Division. Role to include tasks such as:
• First drafting of briefing for Ministers, senior officials as required.
• First drafting of AQWs, AQOs and COR cases.
• Facilitate (and in some cases represent TEO at) meetings, events, conferences as required.
• Fact finding and information provision to DP and thus G7 to enable progression of work.
• Engagement with officials in other departments to raise issues and seek information for draft documents.
• Supporting general branch responsibilities, including planning, administration, and contributing to team outputs.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Blue Arrow has policies on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.

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