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Job description

The NI Civil Service 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. Our remit covers all aspects of public life here, including key areas such as health, public finances, justice, education, the environment and agriculture, infrastructure, communities the economy and the executive office. To find more information on the government arrangements in Northern Ireland, including the functions of the Departments and their associated bodies, click here. As one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland, we want to ensure that the NICS is inclusive and representative of the people we serve. All NI Civil Servants are expected to conduct their role with dedication and a commitment to the NI Civil Services core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality. Our vision of the NICS of the future is An organisation where everyone plays an important part in improving the lives of people in NI. A well led, high performing and outcomes focused organisation. A great place to work, where everyone can reach their full potential and An inclusive workplace in which diversity is truly valued. .

Responsibilities

• Develop & Implement NICS and departmental IT strategies and processes to support business need and meet challenging demands.
• Ensure the effective co-ordination of relationships with key stakeholders during the design, development, implementation, and management of all IT Operations.
• Ensure IT Services comply with best practice, represent value for money and are delivered in line with appropriate policies.
• Promote IT Security and embed a positive cyber security culture within their department or organisation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, implement, and manage a range of IT projects and services. This will involve managing all aspects of team delivery including existing third-party service contracts and suppliers.
• Manage all aspects of the delivery lifecycle for a range of IT projects and services including contribution to business case development, planning, resource allocation,
• issue and risk management, reporting, release management, evaluation, and benefits realisation. Identify opportunities where IT can drive efficiencies and release tangible business value.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• All applicants must meet either eligibility criterion 1 (both parts), or eligibility criterion 2, as below: 1) At least a level 4 qualification in Computing, Software Engineering, or other discipline relevant to Information Technology.
• (Only those courses where a computing content of 50 or more can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the panel will be considered relevant).
• AND 3 year's management experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholders to successfully lead multidisciplinary team(s) delivering IT/digital products or services of significant scale and complexity,
• aligned to the organisation's strategic priorities.
• OR 2) 5 year's management experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholders to successfully lead multidisciplinary team(s) delivering IT/digital products or services of significant scale
• and complexity, aligned to the organisation's strategic priorities.
• In addition to 1 or 2, applicants must also meet eligibility criteria 3 and 4, as below: 3) 2 years' Commercial or Financial management experience,
• managing complex relationships with customers and contracted suppliers and communicating business benefits between technical and non-technical audiences.
• 4) 2 years' practical experience of successfully developing and delivering business efficiencies through IT enabled business change projects, to ensure digital opportunities are fully exploited by the organisation(s).

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date 12th April 2024 12noon. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC300928)