Academic Research Specialist

4 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Apple Recruitment Full time
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Apple Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Research Officer to join our team in European Affairs. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing timely, accurate, and high-quality research and analysis to individual MLAs, Assembly Committees, and senior managers within the Assembly Secretariat.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Authoring Bill Research Papers that are published prior to the Committee Stage of the Assembly's legislative passage.
  • Producing a range of research outputs, including customized research papers, legislative analysis briefings, financial impact assessments, blog posts, data visualizations, and digital dashboards.
  • Presenting research briefings to Assembly Committees and making recommendations on potential lines of inquiry.
  • Advising Assembly Committees on subject-specific aspects of forward planning, including establishing terms of reference, identifying key issues, and research requirements.
  • Providing research support to Members and the Committee Clerk for Committee visits, including traveling with Committees to external events.
  • Overseeing the work of undergraduate and postgraduate placement students working in their area and providing peer guidance to agency and new research staff.
  • Contributing to the peer review of colleagues' research and maintaining a specialist knowledge of their research portfolio through relevant training, consultation of academic and other literature, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of EU decision-making processes.
  • Complying with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and training requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the NI Assembly and contribute to the development of RaISe, including designing content for the platform. If you have a strong background in EU policy and decision-making, and are passionate about delivering evidence-based research, we encourage you to apply.

", "requirements": "

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Research Officer with a strong background in EU policy and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in a relevant field, such as EU law, politics, or international relations.
  • Experience in research and analysis, including authoring research papers and presenting briefings to senior officials.
  • Strong knowledge of EU decision-making processes and policies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with MLAs, Assembly Committees, and senior managers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on £50,684 per annum, and a comprehensive benefits package, including equal opportunities and dignity at work policies and training requirements.

", "how_to_apply": "

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to Apple Recruitment. We look forward to hearing from you.

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