@HeadNICS

Official account for the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Policy for this account available at: https://xitter.cf/t.co/6cERM6emQl

 Stormont Castle, Northern Ireland
executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
Joined July 2018
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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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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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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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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…
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.

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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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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📹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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Invest NI@InvestNI25 Jan 2024
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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nidirect
@nidirect21 Jan 2024
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
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

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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nidirect
@nidirect20 Jan 2024
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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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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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…
Wording: Updated statement for Department for Infrastructure - advice for road users

ALT Wording: Updated statement for Department for Infrastructure - advice for road users

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nidirect
@nidirect18 Jan 2024
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
Illustration of a snow weather symbol, a car skidding, and a yellow warning triangle: Snow and ice - yellow warning

ALT Illustration of a snow weather symbol, a car skidding, and a yellow warning triangle: Snow and ice - yellow warning

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nidirect
@nidirect17 Jan 2024
A range of public services will be affected by industrial action tomorrow (Thursday 18 January). Find out more: nidirect.gov.uk/news/informa… @Economy_NI @Education_NI @healthdpt @CommunitiesNI @daera_ni @deptinfra @ExecOfficeNI @dptfinance @Justice_NI
Image with the wording 'Public sector industrial action' in white letters on a dark blue background

ALT Image with the wording 'Public sector industrial action' in white letters on a dark blue background

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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…

Public urged to keep themselves safe

Departments have reiterated the call for people to keep themselves safe on Thursday with snow and ice forecast and widespread disruption to public services anticipated as a result of strike action.

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Details of further financial support for businesses severely affected by the flooding in late October and November have been announced. Read more here: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ne…
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NISRA
@NISRA16 Nov 2023
The latest update for ‘Wellbeing in Northern Ireland’ has now been published on The Executive Office website: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/pu… The report provides 2022/23 estimates for Loneliness, Self-efficacy, Personal Wellbeing and Locus of Control metrics.
Infographic to show key findings from the Wellbeing in Northern Ireland report 2022/23

ALT Infographic to show key findings from the Wellbeing in Northern Ireland report 2022/23

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The Northern Ireland Civil Service has released information on the support measures that will be available to businesses impacted by the recent floods. Read more here: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ne…
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Justice NI
@Justice_NI1 Nov 2023
Attorney General’s office NI is recruiting Principal Legal Officers. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the AG in the exercise of her functions. Closing date: noon Friday 17 Nov 23 attorneygeneralni.gov.uk/new…
Recruitment of Principal Legal Officers

ALT Recruitment of Principal Legal Officers

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The @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy III chaired a special Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Panel discussion in Parliament Buildings with panel members Gerry Adams, Eileen Bell, Mark Durkan, Peter Robinson and Lady Daphne Trimble.
The photograph features the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III as he chairs a special panel discussion with panel members: Gerry Adams (former MLA), Eileen Bell (former Assembly Speaker), Mark Durkhan (former deputy First Minister), Peter Robinson (former First Minister) and Lady Daphne Trimble (wife of the late former First Minister Lord Trimble) and the Speaker Alex Maskey. In the background is the portrait ‘The House Will Divide’ by local artist Noel Murphy which depicts Members from the 1998 Assembly in the Assembly Chamber. Also featured is a framed photograph of the front page of the ‘Agreement’ document.

ALT The photograph features the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III as he chairs a special panel discussion with panel members: Gerry Adams (former MLA), Eileen Bell (former Assembly Speaker), Mark Durkhan (former deputy First Minister), Peter Robinson (former First Minister) and Lady Daphne Trimble (wife of the late former First Minister Lord Trimble) and the Speaker Alex Maskey. In the background is the portrait ‘The House Will Divide’ by local artist Noel Murphy which depicts Members from the 1998 Assembly in the Assembly Chamber. Also featured is a framed photograph of the front page of the ‘Agreement’ document.

Lady Trimble speaking on the panel with Joe Kennedy III in the background.

ALT Lady Trimble speaking on the panel with Joe Kennedy III in the background.

Gerry Adams and Peter Robinson speaking on the panel.

ALT Gerry Adams and Peter Robinson speaking on the panel.

The Speaker, Alex Maskey, introducing the panel to a room of US Senior Business people.

ALT The Speaker, Alex Maskey, introducing the panel to a room of US Senior Business people.

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Tomorrow to support the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy III’s visit with the Senior Business Delegation from the United States, the Speaker will hold a dinner for delegates, party leaders and MLAs. #OurGiantAmbition
(Left to Right) The Assembly Speaker on the balcony of Parliament Buildings with the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III during a visit earlier this year as part of the Good Friday anniversary.

ALT (Left to Right) The Assembly Speaker on the balcony of Parliament Buildings with the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III during a visit earlier this year as part of the Good Friday anniversary.

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