BACKGROUND
Following the Fresh Start Agreement in 2015, the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) was established by an international treaty between the UK Government and the Government of Ireland to monitor progress on tackling paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland.
Made up of four Commissioners, two nominated by the Northern Ireland Executive, and one each by the Government of Ireland and the UK Government, the IRC carries out its functions with a view to supporting long term peace and stability in society and stable and inclusive devolved Government in Northern Ireland, and promoting progress towards ending paramilitary activity connected with Northern Ireland.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a cross-cutting area as part of an internationally established independent Arms’ Length Body, which is contributing to the overall effort to end paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, and to influence the steps being taken across the statutory sector to address the impact of paramilitarism on communities.
Our key priorities are to report on:
Progress towards ending paramilitary activity connected with Northern Ireland; and
Implementation of the relevant measures of the UK Government, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive.:
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COMPLAINTS:
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles.
Please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@sscl.gse.gov.uk) in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages:
RESERVE LISTS:
In the event that the advertised post following interview, identifies more appointable applicants than available posts, we may hold applicant details on a merit/reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further future appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact
MoJ-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com to be removed from the reserve list.
Additional Information
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The IRC offers Hybrid Working arrangements. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from Erskine House or from home. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.
. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
Flexible working hours
The IRC offers a flexible working system.. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. The IRC welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns.. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with our parent department’s (the Northern Ireland Office)’s Flexible Working policy.
Benefits:
Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years service.
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance
Support
A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.