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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 14d

📹 Are you looking for opportunities in the Civil Service?

We’re recruiting for Staff Officer Internal Auditors to be key players in ensuring key governance and accountability within the NICS.

Find out more and apply here ➡ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 15d

📹 Are you looking for opportunities in the Civil Service?

We’re recruiting for Deputy Principal Internal Auditors and Staff Officer Internal Auditors to be key players in ensuring key governance and accountability within the NICS.

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 18d

The NI Civil Service is recruiting for Permanent Secretary roles. We’re looking for dynamic and resilient leaders who have a proven track record of delivery and decision making and who want to make a purposeful contribution to public service.

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Senior Civil Service – Permanent Secretary Roles. Salary £146,469 - £163,267 Apply by noon, Monday 6 October 2025.

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 19d

Hiring!

We’re looking for Building Maintenance Officers Electrical (HPTO).

This role involves the management, direction & supervision of electrical-related planned preventive maintenance services in a wide range of public sector properties.

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Recruiting
Building Maintenance Officer Electrical (HPTO)
Salary: £37,694 to £38,990
Apply now!

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 20d

Finance Minister John O'Dowd met with new Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray MP.

Quote from the Minister: I welcome the opportunity to meet with the new Chief Secretary. I am committed to continuing to work constructively with the Treasury on a full fiscal framework which ensures we have the financial tools to deliver sustainable public finances and a fairer funding settlement for workers, families and communities.

Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, I also reiterated the importance of Westminster recognising fiscal decisions made London can have a disproportionate impact here.

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 22d

We’re recruiting for Permanent Secretary roles in the NI Civil Service. Successful candidates will play a pivotal leadership role in developing policies and transforming the delivery of public services.

Apply now ➡️ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci...

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 25d

📄There’s just one week left to share your views in our consultation on law on divorce and the dissolution of marriage and civil partnerships.

The consultation looks at options that could reduce possible conflict during divorce or dissolution.

➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Consultation
Law on divorce and the dissolution of marriage and civil partnerships
Have your say

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 26d

Finance Minister John O'Dowd welcomed this year’s cohort of Civil Service placement students at an event to mark the beginning of their placement. Students are embarking on posts across a range of disciplines including ICT, Law and Quantity Surveying.

Head of the Civil Service, Jayne Brady, speaking to the students from the podium.

Aisling Quinn from People & Organisational Development, last year's Student Network Co-Chair Niamh Murray, Minister O'Dowd and Jayne Brady, Head of the NI Civil Service, pictured smiling to camera.

Minister O'Dowd meeting a student and shaking hands.

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 27d

Finance Minister @JohnODowdSF hosted an event with Civil Service staff networks to celebrate #NationalInclusionWeek2025 and showcase the key work delivered to date and future plans to make the Service an inclusive workplace for all. #strengthindifference

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 27d

Small Business Rate Relief will be applied automatically to your rates bill by LPS if you qualify. Contact LPS if you believe your business is eligible but have not received the relief: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/smal...

Small business rate relief. Eligibility is based on the NAV of your business property and is applied automatically if you qualify. Business properties with an NAV of £2,000 or less will receive a reduction of 50% rate relief. Business properties with an NAV of more than £2,000 but not more than £5,000 will receive 25% rate relief. Business properties with an NAV of more than £5,000 but not more than £15,000 will receive a 20% rate relief.

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 28d

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 ➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/permane...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Sep 12

Speaking at the NI Fiscal Council Annual Conference this morning Finance Minister, John O'Dowd, launched a new NISRA website to enhance public understanding of Government expenditure.

www.nisra.gov.uk/statistics/b...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Sep 12

Finance Minister @JohnODowdSF unveils new website to enhance public understanding of Government expenditure ➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/odowd-u...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Sep 10

Last chance to apply! Applications close this Friday, 12 September.

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 29

Recruiting! We’re looking for a Principal Consultant (Grade 7) to work in Innovation and Consultancy Services.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci...

Job opportunity
Principal Consultant (Grade 7). Innovation and Consultancy Services
Salary: £61,673 - £64,469. Apply now.

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Sep 5

📹 There’s just one week left to share your views on the consultation for a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme.

Please share your thoughts before 12 September ➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Sep 2

Struggling with debt and unable to pay your rates? We want to help. Contact LPS to discuss your options and ask for a referral to Advice NI.

Find out more here: www.adviceni.net/money-debt

Struggling to pay your rates? Contact Land & Property Services to discuss your options.

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 29

Recruiting! We’re looking for a Principal Consultant (Grade 7) to work in Innovation and Consultancy Services.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 22

Is your business premises primarily used and occupied as a factory? You may qualify for industrial derating. If you would like your property to be considered as industrial for rating purposes, make an application to the District Valuer within LPS: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/indu...

Industrial Derating. In order to benefit from Industrial Derating, premises must be primarily used and occupied as a factory. This relief provides a 70% reduction of the normal rate for the property parts deemed to be used in the industrial process.

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 21

📄Have your say!

We are consulting on the law on divorce and the dissolution of marriage and civil partnerships.

The consultation closes on 26 September, 2025 ➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 20

The Civil Service is recruiting for 500 EO2 positions across a range of departments.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci...

500 job opportunities
Executive Officer 2 (Eo2)
Salary: £30,458 - £31,097
Apply now

Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 19

The Northern Ireland Civil Service has launched a campaign to recruit approximately 500 permanent Executive Officer 2 (EO2) roles across a range of departments and locations.

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference? Apply now!

➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/executi...

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 19

📹 #GoONNI and NI Cyber Security Centre will be at #BelfastMela this Sunday! Stop by, have a chat and learn more about what they do! #FriendsOfMela

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 18

There’s just one week left to have your say in our Audit of Inequalities and Action Plans Consultation.

Help us make sure everyone has equal opportunities.

Find out more and have your say here before next Monday, 25 August ➡️ www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Consultation
Help ensure everyone has equal opportunities
Have your say

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 13

Finance Minister John O'Dowd visited the Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN) today to hear how Dormant Assets funding is helping to strengthen the capacity and resilience of rural groups and communities in the Mid Ulster area.

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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Aug 7

Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have highlighted the benefits of City and Growth deals during a visit to the North Coast.

Find out more at ➡️https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/growth-deal-catalyst-economic-development