Northwest Region Vacancies

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What You’ll Gain

• Starting salary of £26,449 per year, with opportunities for progression.
  
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
  
• Flexible working and hybrid options (available in many roles).
  
• Supportive teams and modern workplace facilities.
  
• The chance to build a meaningful, long-term career in the public sector.

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Administrative

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Officers (AO)

To apply, you will need the following:

Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).

What You'll Bring

Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.

Confidence using IT systems and digital tools.

A customer-focused mindset and commitment to public service.

Your Next Step

Join a workforce that’s shaping a stronger, fairer Northern Ireland.

Apply now and start your journey with the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Who is NICS?

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) comprises nine Departments that support the Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers. We do this by developing and implementing government policies and legislation and delivering key public services in areas such as health, public finances, social development, justice, education, regeneration, environment, culture, agriculture, economic development, employment, and transport.

In addition, the Public Prosecution Service is staffed by civil servants.

You can find more information on the five Departments recruiting as part of this competition by clicking on the relevant links below.

Make a Real Difference Across Northern Ireland

Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.

Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.

Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.

Administrative Officer (AO) roles are key positions, many of which involve working on the front line, delivering public services to our customers.

The specific duties you undertake will vary depending on which NICS Department you are posted to. You will be expected to deliver services using modern technology. Administrative Officers, particularly those in customer facing roles, must be able to cope with pressures faced in a busy front line work environment. You will need to be a good communicator, a good team player and be able to work accurately, while managing your time efficiently.

Please note that we're currently recruiting for the Northwest Region only and competitions for other regions will be advertised in due course. 

For more information including details of the application and selection process, please download our Candidate Information Booklet.

What is an Administrative Officer?

Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.

Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.

Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.

We’re currently seeking online Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the role of Administrative Officer (AO).

By completing the online form you are registering your interest to work for NICS. You will be required to select preferences in terms of Department, location and work patterns. Preferences are not guaranteed.

There are currently five Departments included in this competition with posts across three areas – 2, 4 and 5 (see list of areas above). NICS also operates two work patterns – Standard Working Pattern and Alternative Working Pattern. Please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet for more information.

You will also be required to answer questions regarding to your skills and experience across office procedures, computer skills, meeting deadlines, time management and interpersonal skills as well as using your own initiative and working as part of team.

Please note that we are currently only recruiting for posts in areas 2, 4 and 5. 
Do not apply if you are not prepared to take up a role in one of these three areas.

Closing date is 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 7th November, 2025.

Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).

How to Apply

Our Locations

The NICS has offices across Northern Ireland, the main NICS office locations are outlined in the map below.

Please note that we are currently only recruiting for posts in the Northwest Region areas 2, 4 and 5.

In your Expression of Interest form, you may select all three areas. You should ensure you can and are willing to travel to the location.

If successful, you will only be considered for a post in one of your selected areas and, if appointed, your name will be removed from the list of successful applicants for your other two selected areas.

Our Locations

The NICS has offices across Northern Ireland, the main NICS office locations are outlined in the map below.

Please note that we are currently only recruiting for posts in the Northwest Region areas 2, 4 and 5.

In your Expression of Interest form, you may select all three areas. You should ensure you can and are willing to travel to the location.

If successful, you will only be considered for a post in one of your selected areas and, if appointed, your name will be removed from the list of successful applicants for your other two selected areas.