Department for Communities
Patrick Cullen is currently working as an Equality Rep at NIPSA. Prior to this role, Patrick worked as a Finance Support Officer at the Department for Communities and as a Soccer Referee at the Irish Football Association. With experience as a Retail Specialist at Service Innovation Group UK, a Sales Coordinator at O & S Doors Ltd, and various sales roles at Johnston Press and North-West News Group, Patrick has a strong background in sales, marketing, and account management. Patrick also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Modern History and Politics from Queen's University Belfast.
Department for Communities
In May 2016 the Department for Communities was established following the restructuring of Northern Ireland Departments. It is the largest of the nine NICS Departments and work with 15 Arm's Length Bodies and number of Advisory Groups. Around 8,800 people are employed by the Department, accounting for one third of NICS employees. It has an annual budget of almost £7 billion, including expenditure of £5.9 billion on social security and pension payments