Applications invited for appointment to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint a new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland
The Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland operate independently from government and are responsible for ensuring appointments to the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) are made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
Personal Specification
Candidates for this role should be able to work as an effective member of a body of Commissioners; forge good working relations with colleagues, senior members of the public sector and with partner organisations; command credibility; make an immediate and powerful impact and promote the highest standards in public life.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download here.
Terms of appointment
The position of Commissioner is for a term of five years.
The position attracts a daily remuneration of £300 with an expected time commitment of three to four days per month.
How to apply
Those interested in applying for the post should download the application pack from the Cabinet Office’s public appointments website.
Completed applications should be sent by email to: [email protected] by the closing date of 13 February 2022.
Equality of Opportunity
Appointments will be made on merit and with regard to the equality provisions set out in Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.