FOI 59-25: Information in regards to the Deputy Head of Ushering Services recruitment campaign
Information Standards Freedom of Information Response
28 October 2025
Our ref: FoI 59-25
Freedom of Information Act 2000
I am writing to confirm that the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (Assembly Commission) has processed your request dated 10 October 2025 in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). Your request was as follows—
“I’m writing in relation to the current competition for Deputy Head of Ushering Services. Can you please advise on the following which I am asking under FOI:
- How many applicants applied for the role?
- How many applicants are currently employees of the NI Assembly?
- How many applicants were shortlisted for interview?”
- How many of these shortlisted applicants are currently employees of the NI Assembly?”
Our response
The Assembly Commission holds information in relation to your request.
Question 1
Thirty-one applicants applied for the position of Deputy Head of Usher Services.
Question 2
Three of the thirty-one applicants are currently employed by the Assembly Commission.
Question 3
Following a sift, twelve applicants were invited to interview.
Question 4
One of the twelve applicants invited to interview is currently employed by the Assembly Commission.
Further Information
You have the right to request an internal review of this decision by the Assembly Commission. If you wish to request such a review, please write to me at the above address. If, after that review, you are dissatisfied with the way in which the Assembly Commission has handled your request for information, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
Your request for information and our response may be published in the disclosure log maintained by the Assembly Commission under a publication scheme agreed with the ICO. The request and our response will be anonymised.
Yours sincerely
Information Standards
