Public appointment vacancies
Public appointment vacancies will usually be advertised via various channels. These may include local and regional papers, a departmental website, social media as well as here on nidirect. Most appointments are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments in Northern Ireland (CPA NI).
CAFRE College Advisory Group
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is seeking to appoint five new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group in the following areas:
- equine
- international relations
- production horticulture
- secondary education
- sustainability in the supply chain
The closing date for applications is 4.00 pm (UK time) on Friday 17 October 2025.
You can find out more, including how to apply, at the following link:
RUC GC Foundation
The Department of Justice is seeking to appoint a chairperson and three trustees to the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross (RUC GC) Foundation.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 pm (UK time) on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
You can find out more, including how to apply, at the following link:
Appointment of school governors
The Department of Education (DE) invites applications for school governor positions.
The role of the board of governors is to manage the school to give the best possible education and educational opportunities for all of the pupils.
You can find out more, including how to apply, at the following link:
Applications are welcome at any time.
Future public appointment vacancies
'All Aboard' news-sheet
You can find information about public appointment vacancies expected in the coming months on the 'All Aboard' news sheet.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive 'All Aboard', email the Central Appointments Unit:
UK public appointment vacancies
If you're interested in applying for a public appointment in England or Wales, you can visit the Cabinet Office's public appointments site.
If you're interested in applying for a public appointment in Scotland, you can visit the Scottish Government website.