We are currently recruiting for an Rural Policy Research Officer based in Ballymena. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months with a possibility of extension

Rate of pay: £24.59

Hours of work: Full time 9 – 5pm Mon to Fri

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the implementation of the new rural policy proposals, particularly those relating to the outcome of the Understanding Rural Communities co-design working group which may include conducting a Rural Audit of Northern Ireland and supporting the development of a monitoring and evaluations framework & model. Research into, and potential development and delivery of, a monitoring and evaluation framework for rural policy interventions. Supporting and developing the Rural Affairs Thematic Board. Identification of rural research requirements. Commis...