Niamh Clifford

Responsible for developing, advising and acting upon policies relating to the most effective use of the Institutes staff. Ensuring the Institute employs the right people in terms of experience and skill while also making sure that there are plenty of growth opportunities available to employees seeking to further their career at the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Recruiting staff; this will include creating job descriptions and person specifications, checking applications, shortlisting and interviewing & selecting candidates.

Negotiating with employees and their representatives on issues relating to pay and working conditions.

Advising on pay and remuneration issues such as benefits and promotions.

Advising the Institute on employment law matters.

Carrying out disciplinary procedures and handling grievances.

Creating and implementing policies on issues such as performance management, working conditions and equal opportunities.

Having a clear understanding of what their Institutes objectives are in order to create and implement successful policies. Dealing with staff welfare, strategy and planning so it is a high pressure role.