Deputy Principal - Youth Work Policy Team

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead two Peace Plus Investment areas: Shared Learning Together and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing, representing the Department as the NI Accountable Department.
• Contribute to reviewing and advancing youth policy, including its implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on strategic projects focused on improving youth outcomes, including International Youth work and oversight of North South Education & Training Standards (NSETS).
• Manage business cases and approvals for relevant projects.
• Monitor and report on expenditure and budgets, in partnership with the Education Authority.
• Draft guidance, papers, briefings, and responses to Assembly Questions related to the role’s responsibilities.
• Provide support on various tasks required to meet the Department’s business priorities, with shared line management duties across the Youth Work Policy Team.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in youth work, social science, social policy, or a related field and at least two years’ relevant experience at a middle-management level in youth services;
  OR
• A youth work qualification and at least four years’ relevant experience at a middle-management level in youth services.

Key Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results, often within tight time frames.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Financial and budgeting management experience.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• NSETS-endorsed qualification.
• Experience managing projects and/or programs.
• Background in policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at a regional level.

Application:
Interested candidates can apply below or submit their CV to .

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