VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of an Accessibility & Equality Policy Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey. This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start date. What's in it for you? £23.37 per hour Flexi time Excellent working environment Responsibilities: Develop and implement policies to meet equality and disability legislation and promote accessibility and inclusion. Lead the organisation's Equality Scheme, Equality Action Plan, and Disability Action Plan, including monitoring and reporting. Liaise with equality bodies and representative organisations. Deliver training and guidance on equality, diversity, and accessibility. Oversee Equality Impact Assessments and Disability Impact Assessments. Manage the Dual Language Signage Policy. Benchmark progress with other councils and participate in equality networks. Identify and support funding opportunities for accessibility and inclusion. Conduct accessibility audits and monitor action plans. Provide guidance on accessible facilities, services, and communications. Engage with service users for feedback on Council services. Maintain awareness of best practice and legislative changes. Manage equality and diversity budgets. Essential Criteria: Relevant third level qualification or at least 3 years' broad relevant experience. Minimum of 2 years' work in an inclusion and accessibility role, with understanding of legislation and statutory duties. Ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, elected members, managers, and colleagues. Strong research and report writing skills. Ability to deliver training. Capable of designing practical solutions to policy challenges. Understanding of current local government policy and legislation in Northern Ireland in relation to Section 75. Full current driving licence or access to suitable transport if a disability prevents driving. Competent in using Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Criteria: Experience working across a variety of services. Experience dealing with elected representatives, shareholders, board members, and the general public. Experience of dual language. For further information on this job, or any other Business Support job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today. Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates- ''I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role'' ''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.'' ''VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service.'' IND04 Skills: accessibility inclusion policy framework officer equality Benefits: Additional Benefits