Appointment of Chair and four Board Members to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint a Chair and four Members to the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), with applications welcome from a wide range of backgrounds.

It was set up under the powers of the Livestock Marketing Commission Act (NI) 1967 for the benefit of the livestock (cattle and sheep) and livestock products industry in Northern Ireland. In particular it undertakes market research, provides up to date market intelligence information, supports the promotion of beef and lamb in domestic and export markets and works closely with DAERA to improve the competitiveness of the sector. The LMC also operates the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme Northern Ireland for cattle and sheep within Northern Ireland.  Further information about the organisation, can be obtained from the LMC website at: Livestock & Meat Commission | Northern Ireland Beef & Sheep Meat Industry (lmcni.com)

Time Commitment and Remuneration: The Chair role requires approximately 48 days per annum.  This position is remunerated at £17,315 per annum (under review). Reasonable travel expenses incurred on official business will be reimbursed.

The Member role requires approximately 30 days per annum. This position is remunerated at £6,485.  Reasonable travel expenses incurred on official business will be reimbursed.

Terms of Appointment: All successful candidates are expected to be appointed for a three year period from 7th May 2022.  An additional three year term may be offered subject to satisfactory performance and attendance.

Application Process: A merit based process will be applied alongside the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability. Applicants will be expected to complete an application form demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for appointment.

The essential criteria for both positions are: Strategic Planning and Direction Setting; Ability to build networks / alliances / partnerships; and Corporate Governance and Accountability, including Financial Planning and Management.

For the Board Member position only: a minimum of three years’ experience of livestock production and/or livestock processing and/or marketing in the agri-food industry.

For the Chairperson only: Effective Leadership and Ability to manage significant change.

More information about this competition and about public appointments in general is available from the NI Direct website:

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/public-appointment-vacancies

An application form can also be downloaded from this website.

Guidance and application form

This is a Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (CPA NI) Regulated appointment. The Commissioner’s role is to regulate, monitor, report and advise on the way in which Ministers make appointments to the Boards of many public bodies in Northern Ireland.

An application pack and further information is available by contacting DAERA’s Public Appointments Unit, Ballykelly House, 111 Ballykelly Road, Ballykelly, Limavady, BT49 9HP Tel: 028 7744 2025 or e-mail PublicAppointments@daera-ni.gov.uk

This material will 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.

Closing date: Completed applications must be returned to the Department by Noon on Thursday 27th January 2022.

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 black and ethnic minority backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under represented on the Board of LMC, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

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