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 ➡️

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 ➡️ https://t.co/LR6Fd2WEWl

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.

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 👏

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.

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.

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.

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:

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?

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.

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: https://t.co/X4jdjk2AD7

📹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➡️

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.

Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni yellow and amber weather warnings for strong winds today and tomorrow: https://t.co/tP2B50V42C #StormIsha @deptinfra @PoliceServiceNI @NIFRSOFFICIAL @dcsdcouncil @nmdcouncil @CausewayCouncil @ANDborough @mea_bc

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. https://t.co/YsJShgm8Sk

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. https://t.co/bqkkVq2YU5

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: https://t.co/Fk1WlxQehm

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: https://t.co/tmNyxcXH5T @NIRoadPolicing @NIFRSOFFICIAL

A range of public services will be affected by industrial action tomorrow (Thursday 18 January). Find out more: https://t.co/Axx2OIFPIe @Economy_NI @Education_NI @healthdpt @CommunitiesNI @daera_ni @deptinfra @ExecOfficeNI @dptfinance @Justice_NI

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 ⬇️ https://t.co/8A8OAcLRUr