Project Secretariat Manager (Deputy Principal Grade) - Belfast Stormont

We are currently recruiting a DP Project Secretariat Manager for our client based in Stormont. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.

Start date: ASAP

Rate of pay: £24.59ph Weekly Pay

Hours of work: 37

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of: •
the Executive's response to recommendations arising from the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report. •
policy advice in relation to issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. Develop and implement a Post Covid-19 Inquiry file review. To include: •
A systematic audit of all Covid-19 Inquiry related digital files and physical documents. •
Liaise with DSO legal advisers and Counsel to seek advice on Inquiry related matters.
4. Support the process for providing information in relation to any requests for information from the Covid-19 Inquiry.
5. Coordinate and draft responses to Inquiry related queries including FOI, AQs and CORRs.
6. Draft and provide input to submissions, updates and reports to senior management and Ministers as appropriate.
7. Participate in Covid Inquiry cross departmental working group and activities.
8. To support and assist the Grade 7 Manager to oversee the department's provision of evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, including the drafting of materials to support the provision of evidence documents to the Inquiry.
9. Line management responsibilities.

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

• Degree

• DP - a degree with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience

  • Ability to interpret complex evidence and draw reasoned conclusions;

• Skilled in identifying risks, inconsistencies, and gaps in information;
  • Experience in applying legal or procedural frameworks to sensitive issues; Proven ability to build trust across departments and organisations;

• Clear, consise, and professional writing for briefings, reports, and correspondence;
  • Confident in presenting findings and recommendations to senior officials;

• Strong organisational skills to manager multiple workstreams;

• Open to new ways of working and committed to continuous improvement;

• Willing to share insights and embed learning across teams and organisations.

Desired but not essential skills or experience:

• Experience in Project Management and leading a small team.

Please send your CV via the link ASAP if interested -