Adviser (Strategy)

Adviser (Strategy)

• Band 3 - starting at £46,000
• Full Time, part time and flexible working. The role may include occasional out-of-core-hours working.
• Permanent
• Security checks required
• See website for location options

About Role

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is recruiting an Adviser to join its Strategy Team within the newly established Strategy, Planning, and Performance Directorate. The role involves leading and supporting key workstreams to achieve the Commission's objectives, with a focus on policy and strategy development for the Historical Record and reconciliation initiatives. Responsibilities include evidence-based policy-making, fostering societal relationships, and implementing innovative strategic approaches. This is a critical time to join the team as the Commission begins operations, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work.

Responsibilities

• Bringing your skills and experience to a growing team to ensure that the ICRIR is operating effectively.
• Contribute to the drafting of policy papers on the promotion reconciliation and the development of the Historical Record, where the requirement is set out in statute.
• Support the Senior Strategy Adviser and the Strategy Adviser work with a range of stakeholders to develop Board and Executive Committee papers on a range of issues.
• Using your excellent drafting skills to produce written content for a range of audiences. This will include key public documents including the ICRIR’s Annual Report and Accounts and other public documents.
• Supporting the Strategy Adviser in the development of Strategic and Operational Plans for the ICRIR.
• Support the Strategy Adviser in the delivery of training and support the provision of subject matter advice to the Commission on the policy and legal framework for the promotion of reconciliation.
• Supporting the Senior Strategy Adviser in undertaking regular engagement with the Northern Ireland Office in relation to sponsorship requirements under the Framework Document.
• Flexible approach and prepared to support the Strategy Directorate in other areas as needed.

Person Specification Essential Criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in drafting reports, papers or organisational documents.
• Experience of research, analysis including the ability to digest complex issues or documents. Experience of supporting organisational planning.
• Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A high degree of initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to deal effectively with conflicting demands, operate under pressure, and deliver results in challenging environments.
• Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct.
• Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance, if not already cleared.

Desirable Criteria

• Level 7 qualification in Politics, International Relations, Law or similar field
• Working experience in a strategy setting
• Experience of working in a public sector or public affairs environment.

To access the job pack and apply for this role, please click the given link.

Please read page 11 of the job pack on the ICRIR recruitment process and how to apply.