Research Officer (EU Affairs) – CP021225
Full time Temporary @Apple Recruitment posted 6 hours ago in Public Sector & Charity , in ResearchJob Description
Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Research Officer (EU Affairs) on behalf of the NI Assembly.
Main duties and responsibilities of the Research Officer are:
· Produce research outputs including research papers, legislative analysis briefings, and blog articles.
· Deliver timely, high quality and impartial research and analysis on Windsor Framework related issues.
· Monitor and provide commentary and analysis on policy and legislative developments which have relevance to the operation of the Windsor Framework
· Develop and maintain up to date Excel spreadsheets tracking the development of Windsor Framework related law.
· Present research briefings to committees in public session.
· Scope research requirements with individual MLAs, Assembly Committees, and the senior secretariat.
· Facilitate public events, such as those which form part of the Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) seminar series.
· Develop links across government and external research communities. This includes other parliamentary library and research services.
· Work collaboratively and collegially, as an effective team member.
· Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative.
· Contribute to the development of RaISe, including improving service delivery.
· Carry out such other duties, as may be required, which fall within the research business of the RaISe; and
· Comply with the Assembly’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
· You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission requires of you.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by Tuesday 9th December 2025 @ noon.
You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date:
1. At least a primary degree, minimum 2:1 classification, in any subject. Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard.
AND
2. Following completion of the above qualification, have at least two years of work experience* in both a) and b) below,
a) undertaking objective, non-partisan, evidence-based research requiring the use of spreadsheets or databases and other resources.
AND
b) writing and presenting objective, non-partisan, evidence-based research reports/papers, which demonstrate an applied understanding of EU decision making.**
*Research carried out as part of academic study does not qualify as work experience.
** EU decision-making covers the ways in which the EU institutions adopt policy and legal acts.
Further Details:
· Hourly Rate based on £54,090 per annum
· Duration: Until April 2026
· This role is starting ASAP
· Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Tuesday 9th December @ noon
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by Tuesday 9th December @ noon
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.