Details of acceptance of outside business appointments, employment or self-employment by civil servants after leaving the NI Civil Service
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Below are the details of applications made by former DoJ senior staff (Grade 5 and above) and special advisers for outside business appointments within 2 years of leaving the service.
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
| Former Department | Role | Grade | New Appointment Details | Notes - Advice given including any restrictions imposed upon them |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | Deputy Secretary | Grade 3 | Chair of the NI Social Care Council | Appointed as Chair of the NI Social Care Council by the Minister of Health following his retirement from the Northern Ireland Civil Service and does not require any restrictions. |
| Justice | Deputy Director | Grade 5 - Assistant Secretary | Consultancy work for an IT company. | The former civil servant should not engage with NI Courts and Tribunals (NICTS) staff, wider Department of Justice staff in relation to the NICTS Themis Project or related policy matters. This restriction will extend to 3 December 2024. |