Public appointment vacancies
Public appointment vacancies will usually be advertised via various channels, which 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).
Non-Executive Board Member for Northern Ireland and Chair of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are seeking the appointment of a Non-Executive Board Member who will also be Chair of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee (NIFAC).
The closing date for applications is 8.00 am UK Time on Tuesday 3 May 2022. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download at: Member for Northern Ireland and Chair of of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee
Appointment of Chair to Tourism NI
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking to appoint a new Chair to Tourism NI.
The closing date for applications is strictly 12 noon UK Time on Thursday 12 May 2022. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download at: Department for the Economy public appointments
Appointment of Non-Executive Board Members to the Northern Ireland Office
The Northern Ireland Office is seeking to appoint two Non-Executive Board Members (NEBM) from 1 September 2022.
The closing date for applications is 11.00 pm on Friday 27 May 2022. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download at: HM Government public appointments
Further information about the work of the Northern Ireland Office is available at: Northern Ireland Office - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Appointment of Chair to the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive are seeking to appoint a Chair of the Board.
The closing date for applications is strictly 12 noon UK Time on Friday 29 April 2022. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download at: Public appointments | Department for Communities
Appointment of a Chairperson to the Board of the Construction Industry Training Board for Northern Ireland (CITB) NI
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking to appoint a new Chairperson to the Board of the Construction Industry Training Board for Northern Ireland (CITB) NI.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon UK Time on Friday 29 April 2022. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further details about the role, including the terms of appointment, and the application pack are available for download at: Department for the Economy - Public Appointments
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 in order to provide the best possible education and educational opportunities for all of the pupils.
You can find out more, including how to apply, at this 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 our mailing list to receive All Aboard email the Central Appointments Unit at Admin.CAU@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
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 gov.scot website.