Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Assistant Assembly Clerk – (Clerking) – Part time on
behalf of the NI Assembly. This role will be approximately until 27 th March 2027. Hourly rate £28.11
per hour, working week of 18.5 hours.

Job Description:
The main duties and responsibilities may include:
• Providing or contributing to the provision of timely, accurate and authoritative advice,
guidance and briefing on a range of procedural, policy and legislative matters relating to or
arising from the work of the business unit to senior decision makers such as the Speaker,
Committee Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons, Members, and senior managers.
• Preparing or contributing to written and oral advice for the Speaker on items of business
tabled by Members, for approval by the Assembly Clerk (where required).
• Supporting Members to develop legislative proposals or amendments to legislation by
providing written and oral procedural, policy development and/or drafting advice, under the
direction of the Assembly Clerk.
• Under the direction of the Assembly Clerk, preparing draft amendments for
Members/Committees and plenary briefs for the amending stages of Bills for the Speaker,
for approval by the Assembly Clerk.
• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of draft speeches, speaking notes, and press
releases for the Speaker, Committee Chairpersons, Deputy Chairpersons and others, to
inform debates in plenary or for events outside the chamber or the Assembly.
• Under the direction of the Assembly Clerk and within the business unit, clerking committee
meetings or sub-committee meetings, if required, and providing written and oral advice to
Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons at external meetings and events.
• Preparing inquiry/scrutiny plans and draft committee reports for approval by the Assembly
Clerk.
• Undertaking or commissioning research into key areas of interest to Members and
committees to inform future work such as policy scrutiny, committee inquiries, private
member’s legislation or the drafting of legislative amendments.
• Preparing draft requests for legal advice.
• Leading, managing and developing individual staff members or a small team to ensure the
delivery of team objectives and front line services to a range of stakeholders, including by
providing appropriate induction, training and development as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including
Members, officials from Executive departments and agencies, other legislatures, private and
voluntary organisations, and members of the public to inform the conduct of Assembly
business.
• Editing, scrutinising and clearing items of business tabled by Members e.g. Assembly
Questions.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of corporate and directorate projects by providing
draft papers, participating in working groups and performing other duties as allocated by the
Clerk Assistant/Assembly Clerk.
• Leading on the development, review and delivery of specific projects and work streams
within the particular business unit under the direction of the Assembly Clerk.
• Quality assuring the work of staff to ensure compliance with legislation, Standing Orders and
other procedural guidance in order to meet agreed service standards.

• Ensuring the best use of resources, including financial budgets, by making recommendations
to manage this, under the direction of the Assembly Clerk.
• Checking and approving purchase orders and invoices in line with organisational policy and
within approval levels.
• Effectively using Microsoft Office and bespoke internal Assembly software systems and
databases to carry out work.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory
requirements.
• Complying with all of the Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including
Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training
requirements.
• Carrying out other duties that the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission reasonably
requires of you.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft
word format to Julie.Skelly@applerecruitment.com by Tuesday 5 th May @ 4pm. 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 for applications have:
1. At least a primary degree, minimum 2:2 classification, in any subject and at least 3 years’
experience in each of the areas detailed at (a) – (d).
Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or
higher standard to those stated.
OR
2. At least 5 years’ experience in each of the areas detailed at (a) – (d).
The experience specified above at 1. and 2. must be in the following areas:

a) Prioritising, planning and organising a demanding and diverse workload to ensure
compliance with deadlines;
b) Managing, developing and motivating staff to ensure effective service delivery;
c) Providing authoritative* written and oral advice** on complex or politically sensitive
matters to elected representatives or senior managers;
d) Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders
such as senior managers, elected representatives, departmental officials, and other
external stakeholders, which support the delivery of objectives.

* “authoritative” means that the written and oral advice must be coming from you in a role where
you are accountable to the decision maker for the quality of your advice (i.e. you are the authority
for advising the decision maker).

** “advice” must be in respect of guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent
future action by the decision maker who is receiving the advice. Advice is not providing information
or briefing.

Further Details:
 Hourly Rate based on £54,090 (pro rata – £27,045)
18.5 hours each week, Tuesday & Wednesday Full days (7.4 hours per day) in
Parliament Buildings. Half day (3.7 hours) to be agreed
 Duration: temporary contract until 27 th March 2027
 This role is due to start asap
 This business area offers limited hybrid working
 Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Tuesday 5 th May @ 4pm

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word
format to Julie by Tuesday 5 th May @ 4pm.
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.