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Head of NICS retweeted
29 Sep 2025
Hiring: Permanent Secretaries.
The NICS is looking for people with strong leadership experience and an ability to inspire transformation at the heart of the organisation.
If you meet the criteria and want to help improve services for all, please apply ➡️ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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Head of NICS retweeted
16 Sep 2025
The NI Civil Service has launched a recruitment competition for Permanent Secretary roles.
We’re looking for dynamic and resilient leaders who will inspire people and add value at the most senior levels in government.
Find out more and apply here ➡️ finance-ni.gov.uk/news/perma…
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27 Aug 2025
A wonderful day at @artsekta’s #BelfastMela in Botanic Gardens today. Colleagues from across the Civil Service were proud to support and celebrate cultural diversity, promoting the Civil Service as an employer and highlighting the essential public services we deliver.
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3 Apr 2025
Huge congratulations to our Programme for Government Wellbeing Framework Development team for their well-deserved success. A great example of the power of clear and strategic data communication to improve wellbeing for everyone in NI. Well done 👏
Perm Sec @dptfinance Neil Gibson and NISRA CEO Philip Wales congratulate the NI PfG Wellbeing Framework Development team for their recent success in the Analysis in Government (AiG) Awards.
They won the People's Choice Award and were joint winners of the Communication Award 🏆
ALT Photograph of Perm Sec @dptfinance Neil Gibson and NISRA CEO Philip Wales congratulating the NI PfG Wellbeing Framework Development team for their recent success in the Analysis in Government (AiG) Awards.
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18 Dec 2024
Delighted to join Civil Service placement students and their chosen charity @WomensAidNI to formally launch the Civil Service Student Network 2024/25. The network’s energy & commitment will be of huge benefit to promoting inclusion & providing support for students on placement.
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28 Aug 2024
Delighted to have been at the brilliant festival finale of #BelfastMela on Sunday. Congrats to @artsekta & the many participants from over 20 nationalities who made Botanic Gardens blossom with the richness of their diverse cultures & traditions. Can't wait for Mela 2025.
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27 Jul 2024
A really great day at #BelfastPride where I walked with colleagues from our LGBTQ Staff Network to show the Civil Service’s support for our LGBTQ community and our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Head of NICS retweeted
26 Jun 2024
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced the appointment of @Prof_H_McCarthy as the Executive’s first Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser.
Read more here: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ne…
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Head of NICS retweeted
20 May 2024
The Civil Service is hiring for a Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington.
This role involves representing the interests of the Executive at the highest levels within the US Administration, Congress and state and municipal governments, and in Canada.
Interested?
Find out more and apply here: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
ALT Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington (Grade 5). The Executive Office. £79,237 - £88,908 per annum. In addition to the above salary, this post attracts other allowances, including accommodation and removal expenses, medical and costs of living expenses.
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16 May 2024
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity, supporting the realisation of our giant ambition for NI and promoting it as a great place to visit, learn, work and invest. If you have the relevant experience and a passion for this place and its people, please consider applying.
16 May 2024
We’re recruiting for a Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington (Grade 5) to represent Northern Ireland at the heart of the world’s largest economy.
Find out more and apply here: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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Head of NICS retweeted
16 May 2024
We’re recruiting for a Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington (Grade 5) to represent Northern Ireland at the heart of the world’s largest economy.
Find out more and apply here: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov…
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Head of NICS retweeted
29 Feb 2024
📹The Executive has agreed to adjust the regional rate for 2024/25 in line with inflation.
Finance Minister @CArchibald_SF says the decision, if approved by the Assembly, would provide additional revenue of up to £30 million for our public services.
Read more➡️ finance-ni.gov.uk/news/execu…
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NEWS | @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy III has announced that US company @CollinsAero is making a £16m investment in R&D at its Kilkeel site.
💺 Our R&D support is helping the RTX company to develop a new, innovative and highly complex aircraft seat which will support its global growth.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/48Yn8FW
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Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni yellow and amber weather warnings for strong winds today and tomorrow:
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
#StormIsha
@deptinfra @PoliceServiceNI @NIFRSOFFICIAL @dcsdcouncil @nmdcouncil @CausewayCouncil @ANDborough @mea_bc
ALT List of emergency numbers: Emergency services 999 or 112, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100, NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643, NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001, NI Water 03457 440088, Housing Executive 03448 92090
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Amber weather warning for strong winds Sunday 21 at 6pm to Monday 22 at 9am.
There could be danger from large waves in coastal areas or flying debris, and risk of travel delays, road closures, power cuts, fallen trees.
nidirect.gov.uk/news/strong-…
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Head of NICS retweeted
18 Jan 2024
Road users are reminded to continue to exercise caution when travelling due to the cold weather & ongoing industrial action.
Limited gritting operations on some routes are taking place tonight.
Many roads will not be treated.
tinyurl.com/69xh2n5w
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Head of NICS retweeted
18 Jan 2024
Please only travel today if it's absolutely essential.
If you must travel, exercise extreme caution.
A @metofficeNI warning for snow & ice is in place.
Due to industrial action only limited gritting of the road network will take place today.
Advice: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
ALT Wording: Updated statement for Department for Infrastructure - advice for road users
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Weather warning for snow & ice today.
There could be travel disruption & icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements & cycle paths.
@deptinfra advising not to travel unless essential.
Take extra care.
Advice & info: nidirect.gov.uk/snow-ice
@NIRoadPolicing @NIFRSOFFICIAL
ALT Illustration of a snow weather symbol, a car skidding, and a yellow warning triangle: Snow and ice - yellow warning
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Head of NICS retweeted
16 Jan 2024
Public urged to keep themselves safe on Thursday with snow and ice forecast and widespread disruption to public services anticipated as a result of strike action.
More information ⬇️
executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ne…
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