AQW 20695/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the (i) roles; and (ii) responsibilities of the Head of the Policy Profession in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 16 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 16 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 31 January 2025
- Answered
- 27 January 202511 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
ANSWER
The roles and responsibilities of Heads of Professions in the Civil Service are currently under review, but the role of the Head of the Policy Profession currently includes supporting the development of those working in policy teams, ensuring effective communications about the policy function, setting standards for professional skills, and embedding professional standards in HR processes.