Policy/Research Advisor
Emma Sheerin MLA
Employer Location: AntrimJob description
Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring that MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the house. Conducting research/ providing briefings.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring that MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the house.
- Reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
- Establishing personal networks.
- Developing Private Members' Bills. Preparing and developing motions and assembly questions.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Degree or equivalent qualification and two years' experience in a parliamentary setting in an advisory role. Thorough knowledge of the political landscape. A proven strong commitment to Sinn Féin's values. Identifying media/press opportunities.
- Developing knowledge in relevant legislation and policy.
Further Information
Location: Parliament Buildings.
- Vacancy ID
- 1790054
- Job Sector
- Public Sector,Business, Policy and Projects
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast, Stormont
- Salary
- £42,348 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 05/10/2026
- Closing date
- 08/10/2026
- Worktime
- To be confirmed
All CVs must be sent to
emma.sheerin@mla.niassembly.gov.uk