Project Specialist

Details

Job Type
Policy & Advocacy
Employer
The Centre for Effective Services
Region
Belfast
Hours
Position
Closes:
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Project Specialist

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner to contribute their skills to a policy and practice environment.

CES is seeking an experienced Project Specialist to join its team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner to contribute their skills to a policy and practice environment where creative thinking and innovation is required.   

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in the development and promotion of evidence-informed policy and services, as well as a clear understanding of the challenges for practitioners engaged in delivering such services. A track record in one of the following disciplines is also required: community development, sociology, psychology, health, social policy, criminology, education, and programme evaluation.  

The ideal candidate for this position will have a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline and a minimum of three to five years’ work experience in a relevant role.  

The position is offered on a full-time basis (but flexible options will be considered), for a contract duration of three years. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package which includes a range of options for flexible working, pension scheme, access to a focussed wellbeing programme (EAP) and exceptional training and development opportunities. 

You’ll find a detailed Role Profile attached.

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV with cover letter to recruitment@effectiveservices.org  (kindly include “Application – Project Specialist” in the subject line). Your cover letter should detail what attracts you to the role and to CES and how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria. 

To be considered for this role, candidates must be legally eligible to work in Northern Ireland. 

Any queries can be addressed in confidence to recruitment@effectiveservices.org  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm on Friday, 9th January 2026 

Equal Opportunities   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at CES. Should you require accommodations or assistance during our recruitment process due to a disability, please contact hr@effectiveservices.org for support.     

Data Protection  

The personal data that we collect as part of this recruitment competition will be processed, stored and retained in line with data protection legislation and CES’ Data Protection and Privacy Policies. For further queries on data protection, please contact us on dataprotection@effectiveservices.org.