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Corporate By Law Review Officer(Temp Full Time)

Location: Northern Ireland, County Down, Ards

Industry: Public Sector

Salary: Up to £24.32 per hour

Contacts: Geraldine Stevenson, geraldine.s@honeycomb.jobs

Job Ref: BBBH66246

Expiry date: 2026-11-11


Honeycomb are pleased to work with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Corporate By-Law Review Officer- This role is a long-term temporary opportunity paying £23.54 per hour (£44,075 pro rata) Based in Greater Belfast/Co Down area.

  • Full-Time Position | Potential for Hybrid Working Following Training
  • £23.54 (£44,075 pro rata)
  • Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9-4.30pm
  • Excellent annual Leave

Put your legal expertise into practice and make a real difference to our Council area.

Do you have a Law Degree with a passion for legislation, research, and problem-solving? Do you want to use your skills to shape local policy, modernise existing by-laws and help develop legislation that meets the needs of our communities?

The Role

  • Review existing Council By-Laws and identify where changes or improvements are needed.
  • Research, develop and draft new by-laws in response to local needs and Council priorities.
  • Interpret legislation and provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations.
  • Prepare reports and briefings for committees, elected members and senior officers.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop practical, effective legislative solutions.

The Person

  • A Law Degree.
  • At least one year's relevant experience in at least three of the following areas: legislative or regulatory review, drafting legislative instruments, research and analysis, preparing reports and recommendations, or stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisation, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record management systems.
  • A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work-related travel.

Why apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to build your legal expertise, contribute to effective local governance and help shape by-laws that respond to the needs of our Council area. You will take on meaningful work, collaborate with a range of stakeholders, and have the potential to work on a hybrid basis following an initial training period, subject to service requirements.

To apply or for further information, please contact Geraldine Stevenson at Honeycomb using the details provided.

If you have a disability and require additional support during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note that successful applicants may be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced AcessNI check, with costs of approximately £18+ depending on the requirements of the role. A criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment, and any disclosures will be managed confidentially.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually, but we appreciate your interest in this role.

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