Women's Development Officer (Fixed Term) TLNT1_NI in Belfast

Women's Development Officer (Fixed Term) Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026, 10:00am Salary: NJC Points 26-28 (£38,510 - £40,444) - starting on point 26 £38,510). It is our normal practice for new employees to start on the first point of the scale. As this is a part-time post the salary will be pro rata. Hours per week: 18.00 Job Title: Womens Development Officer (Maternity Cover) Responsible to: Director of Programmes Hours: 18 hours per week (the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the post occasional evening and weekend work will be required) Salary: NJC Points 26-28 (£38,510 - £40,444) - starting on point 26 £38,510). It is our normal practice for new employees to start on the first point of the scale. As this is a part-time post the salary will be pro rata. Duration: Maternity Cover January 2027 December 2027. Location: The Foundation currently has a hybrid working approach and therefore your place of work will include both the office location and home-based working. You will be expected to travel extensively across Northern Ireland. Programme Aim The aim of the Nothing About Us Without Us, Amplifying the Voice of Grassroots Womens programme, is to create a society in NI where women are visible, vocal, and valued and where they are proportionately and equitably involved in decision making that affects and matters to them. Role Description The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is an independent grant-making trust. Our vision is for a fair and equitable society for everyone, working hand in hand with communities to build a better future. We are passionate and ambitious about what we do, and we act with integrity. We specifically want to engage, support, and empower women from local communities through our Nothing About Us Without Us, Amplifying the Voice of Grassroots Women programme, and this post is key in helping us achieve this. The aim of the Nothing About Us Without Us, Amplifying the Voice of Grassroots Womens programme, is to create a society in NI where women are visible, vocal, and valued and where they are proportionately and equitably involved in decision making that affects and matters to them. This is an ambitious programme which seeks to make a real difference to women who lack voice or opportunity to develop their confidence, capacity, and capability to help them be visible, vocal, and valued in society today. Anticipated Programme Outcomes 1. Programme Oversight statutory agencies; government departments. Building the leadership capacity of local women in a similar role. Application Form and interview Knowledge/Skills Strong knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting women from local communities, gained from working directly with them. Strong and adaptable facilitation skills to successfully engage women from local communities across a range of relevant issues. Effective management of budgets. The ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, including writing reports. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly effective organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work independently and to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills including the ability to use IT systems (Microsoft office) to communicate, implement, manage, and monitor processes and workloads. Personal Qualities Commitment to the Foundations vision, mission, and our values. Values Ambition, Passion, Integrity and Kindness. Behaviours Active Listening, non-judgemental and collaborative. Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to working with a diverse range of people and communities across Northern Ireland. Other Requirements Available to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends. Full driving licence and access to a form of transport. Consideration will be given to alternative travel proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a license. We operate a hybrid working model whereby staff work both from home and the office. A large part of this role requires you to be working independently but reporting regularly into the wider team. Desirable Criteria Working on policy issues related to women. How to Apply Submit your completed application form by clicking the apply button below. The closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday 30th October 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. CVs will not be accepted. Summary of Main Terms and Conditions This is a part-time post of 18 hours per week for maternity Cover December 2026 to September 2027 (the post could be extended to December 2027). Working hours are exclusive of meal breaks. The working hours for this post will be agreed between the post-holder and their line manager. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm inclusive of meal breaks. The post-holder will be required to be flexible and work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the post. The post is based in the Foundations Belfast Office. However, the Foundation is a flexible employer operating a flexible working policy and therefore some flexibility will be available. We are currently operating a hybrid working model and you will be expected to work both from home and the office. Holidays are 25 days annually (plus statutory