Public Appointment Vacancies – Chair and 15 Members to the Just Transition Commission (JTC)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint a Chair and 15 Members to the newly established Just Transition Commission (JTC). The Commission will have a statutory role in overseeing the implementation of the just transition provisions within Northern Ireland’s Climate Change Act and in providing independent advice to Northern Ireland departments.
For more information about JTC, visit: Just Transition Commission | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Time Commitment and Remuneration
The Chair and Member roles require a time commitment of approximately 15 days per annum (with an additional five days in the first year only to facilitate training and induction in the inaugural appointments). Remuneration for the Chair and Members is a daily rate of £436 and £309 respectively.
Terms of Appointment
It is anticipated successful candidates will be appointed by 1 February 2027. The Chair appointment will be for 5 years. The Member appointments will be for 4 years.
Closing Date
Completed applications must be returned to the Department by 12 Noon on Thursday 25 June 2026.
How to Apply
A merit-based process will be applied alongside the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability for these positions.
Applicants will be expected to complete an application form demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for appointment.
To apply please download the documents linked below:
This material can also be made available, on request, in other formats such as Braille, large print, audio, etc. All reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of applicants/candidates with a disability.
Equality of Opportunity
DAERA is committed to the principle of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. DAERA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. Since women, young people, people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities are currently under-represented on boards of DAERA public bodies, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
About the Public Appointment Process
The links below provide further information on the public appointments process:
- Public appointments explained | nidirect
- Public appointment application process
- Public Appointments Guide - TEO website(external link opens in a new window / tab)
- CPANI Guidance on Conflict of Interest, Integrity/How to raise a complaint(external link opens in a new window / tab)
You may also be interested in registering for a free workshop on the public appointments process being offered by CPANI.
The Just Transition Commission will be added to the relevant legislation for regulation by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland. In the interim, the appointment process will align with the principles and requirements of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (CPANI) Code of Practice.
DAERA's Public Appointments Unit can be contacted at:
Jubilee House,
111 Ballykelly Road,
Ballykelly,
BT49 9HP
Tel: 028 7744 2025
e-mail PublicAppointments@daera-ni.gov.uk