Policy and Legislation Officer

Policy and Legislation Officer

Pay Rate: £37,694 per annum
Location: Belfast - Clare House or Jubilee House
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (Flexi available)
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

Benefits

• Flexitime arrangements available
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work within DAERA's Windsor Framework Implementation Unit
• Exposure to policy, legislative and regulatory development
• Experience working on Windsor Framework implementation and EU legislation

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting for a Policy and Legislation Officer on behalf of DAERA, Windsor Framework Implementation Unit, Clare House.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced policy and legislative environment, supporting the implementation of the Windsor Framework and related legislative requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with legal professionals, Departmental Solicitor's Office (DSO) officials, policy teams and stakeholders to support the development, interpretation and implementation of EU and domestic legislation.

The role involves legislative monitoring, policy development, stakeholder engagement, project support and governance activities, making it ideal for someone with strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with EU and domestic legislation to assess legislative and operational compliance and compatibility
• Collaborate with DSO officials and legal teams to resolve legal queries
• Track legislation progressing through the Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster
• Interpret regulations and legislative requirements
• Review and analyse EU legislation and its application
• Support policy and legislative development activities
• Conduct research and contribute to evidence-based policy making
• Engage with stakeholders through consultation, co-design and evaluation exercises
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support project management activities and promote good governance practices
• Assist senior colleagues with communication, reporting and presentations

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A degree and a minimum of 6 months' relevant experience
• Minimum of 6 months' experience working with EU and domestic legislation to assess legislative and operational compliance and compatibility
• Experience working with legal professionals and teams to resolve legal queries
• Experience maintaining and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting or delivering project management activities
• Experience supporting senior colleagues through effective communication and presentation skills

Desirable Criteria

• Working knowledge of the Windsor Framework Agreement or willingness to develop expertise in this area
• Experience introducing regulations or primary legislation through the Northern Ireland Assembly and/or Westminster
• Experience interpreting regulations and legislative frameworks
• Experience working with EU legislation
• Experience developing policy and legislation using evidence-based research and analysis
• Experience engaging and co-designing policy solutions with stakeholders
• Experience evaluating policy outcomes and legislative effectiveness

Additional Information

To be shortlisted for this role, applicants must demonstrate that they meet all of the essential criteria.

Please note that these positions may be filled quickly; however, applications may be retained for consideration for similar future opportunities.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and therefore must have resided in the UK for 3+years.

How to Apply

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV via the application link or contact Hannah Fitzsimons for further information on [email protected]