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Career opportunities at ICRIR

“I believe we have a real opportunity here to deliver the answers that people are looking for. To do this, we need to build an independent organisation that’s founded on integrity, expertise and fairness.”
Sir Declan Morgan

We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference to society. You will help us establish a service to provide information to families, victims and survivors of Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injury, and to promote reconciliation.

You may have seen in recent news coverage that there has been a legal challenge to the UK Government’s Legacy Act and proposals within it. In respect of the Commission, the court found that it had the necessary and structural independence. The judge said that ICRIR has wide powers and wide range of discretion and that the court is satisfied that the provisions of the Act leave sufficient scope for ICRIR to conduct an effective investigation as required under Articles 2 and 3 of ECHR. The Commission is therefore properly established and proceeding with remaining set-up work to be ready to carry out investigations. We hope you are interested in joining us on this serious and important task.

We are now recruiting for front-line posts, from investigators to archivists. Our roles are mainly based at our Belfast office, with a small presence in London. New campaigns will be advertised on this page as they launch. Please note that our roles are also advertised on a variety of platforms to help ensure we reach a diverse and expert range of candidates. Please get in touch via our Contact page if you have any queries about recruitment.

Strategy Adviser

Location: Belfast or London

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 5pm 10 May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Strategy, Planning and Performance Directorate,  which is responsible for the Commission’s strategic approach and organisational alignment. This role will focus on policy and strategy development as part of the Commission’s long-term approach to the historical record, and the promotion of reconciliation.

Risk Manager

Location: Belfast or London

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 5pm 10 May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our newly established strategy team.  This role will focus on the reporting on and management of risk across the Commission. A key aspect will be leading the development and operation of a Risk Management Framework, including the reporting and tracking of risk.

Case Support Workers

Location: Belfast

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 5pm 15 May 2024

We are looking for individuals with a high level of empathy, integrity and excellent listening skills to join our case support team. In this role, you will be pivotal to individuals’ and families’ experience of the Commission. You will help them understand what the Commission can do, support them to make informed decisions and show respect and understanding as they move through their engagement with the Commission.

Records and FOI Manager

Location: Belfast

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 5pm 16 May 2024

This role provides an essential function in meeting our legislative requirements and responsibilities. The post will help support public access to information and provide an effective service which balances fulfilling statutory obligations with the need to protect sensitive information.

Forensic Manager

Location: Belfast or London

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 5pm 31 May 2024

In this role, you will play a key role in the Commission’s investigations, which are at the heart of its work and essential for its promotion of reconciliation. You will shape and lead the delivery of forensic services to the Commission’s investigations. You will provide strategic leadership and coordination across forensic providers and ensure that processes are consistent and meet the Commission’s requirements.