Policy & Research Officer – Legal
Join a respected public sector organisation in Northern Ireland and use your legal expertise to support meaningful policy development. This temporary Belfast-based opportunity offers the chance to contribute to important work relating to equality, discrimination law and evidence-based public policy.
Salary / Benefits
- £37,600
- Temporary contract until 31st March 2027
- Belfast location
- Hybrid working
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile policy and research projects
About your next employer
You will join the organisation’s Policy and Research team, supporting legal research, legislative monitoring and policy development across a range of important projects. The initial focus will be on age discrimination and equality legislation, with wider opportunities to contribute to research, publications and evidence-based recommendations.
About you
- Experience undertaking legal research and interpreting legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of discrimination law and equality legislation
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports, briefings and research papers
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- The ability to interpret complex legal and policy information and communicate findings clearly
- An interest in equality, human rights, employment law and public policy
- A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach
Nice to have:
- Experience in a legal, public sector, policy or research environment
- Knowledge of Northern Ireland equality and discrimination legislation
- Experience researching employment or age discrimination matters
- Experience monitoring legislative and policy developments
- An understanding of how research and evidence can inform public policy
What you’ll do
- Undertake legal research and assist with the interpretation of legislation and case law
- Provide research and policy support on age discrimination and equality legislation
- Review and analyse legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks
- Monitor relevant legal, legislative and policy developments
- Prepare research papers, briefing documents, reports and written submissions
- Support the development of evidence-based policy recommendations
- Contribute to publications, briefings and wider Policy and Research projects
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality research and policy outputs
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the Jamie Gault for a confidential chat today.
Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more
VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency’s recruitment policy. IND01
Skills:Research and Policy Policy Development Legal policy discrimination law
Benefits:Work From Home Additional Benefits
WHJS1_NI
…