Executive Secretariat Support

We are seeking dynamic and high-performing administrators to join the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery as Band 2 Executive Secretariat Support.

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of this fast paced organisation, providing quality administrative support to senior leaders within the Commission.  Situated within the Commissioners & Secretariat team, this role will benefit from working closely with senior leaders across all the independent Commission’s areas of operation.

The Commissioners & Secretariat team consist of the Commission’s Board and Executive Secretariat teams.  The Board Secretariat are responsible for facilitating decision-making and oversight through the Commission’s governance framework.  This includes the coordination of a number of governance forums, including the ICRIR Board and all supporting committees.  The Executive Secretariat are responsible for supporting the Commissioners and Executive team in the effective undertaking of their duties, including diary management, travel arrangements and other administrative support.  The team also provide support to the Commission’s wider Senior Leadership Team.  The team is led by the Chief of Staff.

These roles will offer candidates ample opportunities for development in a fast-paced, yet highly supportive environment.  As Band 2 Executive Secretariat Support you will be required to adapt to the individual requirements of senior leaders, effectively prioritise your workload, and develop an in-depth understanding of the operations of a complex organisation, whilst playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of its functions. You will be encouraged to forge positive relationships with colleagues throughout the organisation to ensure a broad awareness of the Commission’s activities and how these might impact the work of the team.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been established to recover information about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injuries to families, victims, and survivors and to promote reconciliation.

We are building a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us across all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver.

The Commission is based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit.

The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter, and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We value diversity in our workforce as it enhances our ability to serve the communities of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.