Working for Invest NI

Thank you for your interest in our current roles in the Invest Northern Ireland Marketing and Communications Group.

Here at Invest NI we are committed to supporting local businesses to help grow the local economy. We want to attract and retain the best people to allow us to do that and provide an environment that encourages you to be innovative and feel proud of the work you do.

We are on the lookout for creative minds who excel in crafting innovative communication strategies. As part of our growing team, you will engage in a diverse array of internal and external communication projects, ranging from PR and event planning to multi-channel campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and grow alongside a vibrant team.

We offer a competitive salary package along with numerous benefits, including hybrid working options, flexi-time, 25 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 after 5 years service), and access to the NI Civil Service pension scheme. 

Current opportunites

We are recruiting for:

  • Communications Assistants (Executive Officer ll Grade)
  • Editorial and Speech Writer (Deputy Principal Grade)
  • Public & Media Relations Executive (Staff Officer Grade)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs Executive (Staff Officer Grade)

How to apply

You can find out more about each of the roles and apply at the links below.

The closing date is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 17 July 2024. You should submit your application form via email to monitoringofficer@investni.com. 

Communications Assistants (CA/24)

Salary starting £27,897 per annum plus attractive pension  

Communications Assistants provide an important support function in the Communications Group to deliver a wide range of outputs to help us to deliver against our corporate objectives.

You will have the opportunity to support marketing campaigns to drive a pipeline of businesses seeking Invest NI support; raising the profile of Northern Ireland to international audiences; PR and social media campaigns to improve stakeholder awareness; and internal communications activities to support staff engagement.

Editorial and Speech Writer (ESW/24)

Salary starting £42,315 annum plus attractive pension  

The Editorial and Speech Writer will be key in helping us to tell our story to an audience of senior business leaders and politicians, in Northern Ireland and abroad, and to our staff.

We’re looking for someone with an aptitude for hunting out a good story and gathering information from others, coupled with a real ability for crafting engaging speeches and compelling editorial.

Public & Media Relations Executive (PMR/24)

Salary starting £34,524 annum plus attractive pension  

The Public and Media Relations Executive will identify and deliver positive news stories and editorial content on our behalf.

You will contribute to the delivery of positive PR stories to highlight our work. You will also identify opportunities to collaborate and integrate activity and will develop and deliver communications initiatives using the full range of communications channels.

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs Executive (SEPA/24)

Salary starting £34,524 per annum plus attractive pension  

The Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs Executive will be responsible for fostering strong relationships and influencing key stakeholders to support the delivery of Invest NI’s business strategy and stakeholder engagement plans.

You will work alongside Invest NI’s Regional Offices and key divisions to understand current stakeholder relationships and be responsible for developing and delivering an impactful programme of engagement activity to increase awareness of the work of Invest NI.

I particularly enjoy the collaborative working approach that my role offers and seeing how my job and the things that I do really benefit Northern Ireland businesses.

Michael McGroarty, Web Content Editor, Invest NI.

Invest NI is a great place to start your career journey as a young marketing professional. It offers a competitive salary and great opportunities to progress and develop your skillset and confidence.

Carla McCallion, Communications Assistant, Internal Communications.

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