20/08/2025
NICS To Recruit 500 New Executive Officers
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a major recruitment drive to hire approximately 500 permanent Executive Officer 2 (EO2) roles across a range of departments and locations.
With a starting salary of £30,548 per annum, plus an annual leave and pension package, the positions are being promoted as an excellent opportunity for a career in public service. The NICS is committed to being an inclusive employer, holding both the Silver Diversity Mark and the Disability Positive accreditation.
EO2s play a key role in delivering services that impact the lives of people every day, whether by leading a team, supporting customers directly, assessing benefit claims, processing applications, or contributing to the delivery of services and projects.
The deadline for all applications is noon on Friday, 29 August 2025.
Further information and details on how to apply are available at: www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk/
With a starting salary of £30,548 per annum, plus an annual leave and pension package, the positions are being promoted as an excellent opportunity for a career in public service. The NICS is committed to being an inclusive employer, holding both the Silver Diversity Mark and the Disability Positive accreditation.
EO2s play a key role in delivering services that impact the lives of people every day, whether by leading a team, supporting customers directly, assessing benefit claims, processing applications, or contributing to the delivery of services and projects.
The deadline for all applications is noon on Friday, 29 August 2025.
Further information and details on how to apply are available at: www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk/
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