The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a campaign to recruit 500 permanent Administrative Officers for roles across all government departments. With a starting salary of £24,225 per annum and an attractive annual leave and pension package, these positions offer a great opportunity to begin a career in the NICS. Whether serving […]
The Department for the Economy has opened a public consultation on the Postgraduate Award (PGA) Scheme. The consultation seeks views on a number of options for potential reform of the PGA Scheme, including enhancing the support available. In addition, the consultation seeks views on proposed changes to existing PGA Scheme terms and conditions. […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced 20 high-quality training places at a Digital Engineering Academy with EY. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the Academy will blend onsite and online learning delivered in partnership with Belfast Met from 14 October to 13 December 2024. Learning will provide practical experience and access […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced 20 high-quality training places at the FinTech Foundation Academy with First Derivative. The Academy, fully funded by the Department for the Economy, will be delivered in partnership with Southern Regional College (SRC). Training will be delivered on-site at the college’s Newry Campus. Encouraging all who are interested […]
The Executive Office has launched a competition to appoint a new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI). Launching the competition, First Minister Michelle O’Neill says, “It is vital we have a dedicated Commissioner for older people. “The new Commissioner will play a pivotal role in ensuring we continue to safeguard and […]
Three students from Newry will be heading to the United States next month for the opportunity of a lifetime as part of the prestigious Study USA scholarship programme. They are among the 52 students from Northern Ireland selected for the programme, from Northern Regional College, North West Regional College, Queen’s University Belfast, St […]
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across various sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering 12 individuals the opportunity to receive industry-advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint members to the Boards of the Comhairle na Gaelscolaĺochta (CnaG) and the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). CnaG is a non-statutory body that receives its core funding from the Department of Education (DE). It promotes Irish-medium education and performs […]
Are you passionate about preserving our natural resources and ensuring the sustainability of our fisheries? Loughs Agency is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dedicated Temporary Fishery Officer to join our dynamic team in Carlingford. This is your chance to make a real difference in protecting and managing our valuable fishery resources. […]