Deputy Secretary / Chief Executive Roles (Grade 3)

These are senior leadership positions, representing a significant public service opportunity to contribute at the highest level of leadership, influence and impact.

Further Deputy Secretary and/or Chief Executive (Grade 3) vacancies may arise during the lifetime of the merit list, and these may also be filled from the list.

In order to apply for this position, please click on the “Apply for this job online” link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 1st June 2026.

Applications from females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.

All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. Please see our candidate guidance https://irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/resources/documents/a/i/-/ai-candidate-guidance.docx for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.