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irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net NICS Recruitment Application : Northern Ireland Civil Service

Organization : Northern Ireland Civil Service
Type of Facility : NICS Recruitment Application
Country: Northern Ireland

Website : https://irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/

NICS Recruitment:

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) supports the Assembly, the Executive and the institutions of government. It works to develop and implement government policies and helps deliver services to the public.

Related : Department of Employment & Learning JobCentre Online Job Search Northern Ireland : www.statusin.org/9270.html

This website advertises recruitment opportunities in all Northern Ireland Departments and in a number of other Northern Ireland public sector organisations.

To find out what jobs are available view our current vacancies and sign up to receive our weekly Job Opportunities Bulletin.This could be your first step towards a new and rewarding career.

How Do I Apply:
If you are interested in applying for an advertised post, please take time to review the Candidate Information Booklet (CIB). The CIB will give detailed information regarding the specific duties and responsibilities of the post, terms and conditions, eligibility requirements and information about the selection process which will be used in the competition.

The following sections detail the various aspects of the application and selection process, they provide useful information and guidance on what to expect when applying for a post within the NICS.

Application Process:
Advertising:
When a position is advertised it will normally be open for applications over a 3 week period. The closing date for each competition will be clearly stated on the advertisement and in the Candidate Information Booklet (CIB). Please ensure you give yourself ample time to complete and submit an application for the post as late applications will not be accepted.

Application forms:
The application form is designed to ensure that applicants provide the necessary information to determine how they meet the requirements for the post.

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications through the online facility of this website, however should you require a hard copy application or need an alternative format e.g. larger font; an application pack can be requested by contacting:

HRConnect, PO Box 1089, The Metro Building, 6-9 Donegall Square South, Belfast, BT1 9EW. Telephone: 0800 1 300 330. Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
The last section of the application form requires applicants to enter details for Equality Monitoring purposes. All applicants must complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form prior to submitting their application as failure to complete this section of the form will result in the application being withdrawn from the competition.

Further information regarding the NICS’ Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality monitoring please click here.

Application Format:
The space available on the application form is the same for all applicants and should not be altered or reformatted.
Incomplete or emailed application forms or those received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Supplementary material in place of or in addition to the application form will not be accepted.

Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible to apply for a recruitment competition for the NICS, there are a number of factors to consider before applying;

Do I meet the nationality requirements?:
The vast majority of vacancies in the NICS are open to UK Nationals, Commonwealth Citizens, British Protected Persons and EEA Nationals. There are a small number of posts to which only UK Nationals are eligible to apply. The Nationality requirements for each competition will be outlined in the Candidate Information Booklet.

Further information regarding the Nationality requirements of the NICS is available here.

Do I meet the eligibilty requirements for the post?:
The eligibility and shortlisting criteria will be clearly defined in the CIB for the post, you should carefully consider this criteria and make sure to provide adequate details of how you meet each of the requirements in your application form.

When completing the eligibilty and shortlisting sections of your application form you may wish to consider the following tips:
** Provide sufficient details in your application form of how and to what extent you meet the criteria including dates where applicable.
** Examples should be concise and relevant; these may also be explored at interview.
** Be clear on your personal involvement in experience example by using “I” statements, it is your unique role the panel is interested in.
** Do not use acronyms or complex technical detail etc.

Reasonable Adjustment Requests:
Any special arrangements which are necessary to enable people with disabilities to compete ‘on a level playing field’ are known as ‘reasonable adjustments’.

Any applicant who requires assistance in making an application or a reasonable adjustment in the selection or appointment process should contact the HRConnect Recruitment Team, PO Box 1090, 2nd Floor the Metro Building, 6-9 Donegall Square South, BT1 9EX. Tel: 0800 1300 400 Email: nics@hrconnect.nigov.net

Feedback:
We are committed to providing open, timely and effective communication to candidates, including clear and meaningful feedback.
To protect the confidentiality of a candidate’s application, requests for feedback from candidates should be in writing, either by letter, fax or email.
Factual information should be provided to the candidate in writing, in the format requested, drawing upon the documentation held on the selection panel’s deliberations and taking account particularly of the selection and assessment criteria specified for the post(s) in question.
Copies of the candidate interview assessment booklet will be provided to candidates on request however on some occasions the questions will not be provided if there is a possibility of further interviews.

Should you wish to request feedback on any aspect of the selection process, please email or write to HRConnect at:
HRConnect, PO Box1089, The MetroBuilding, 6-9 Donegall Square South, Belfast, BT1 9EW. Telephone: 0800 1 300 330. Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net

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