Time Commitment and Remuneration
The total time commitment for the Chair of the NIFHA Board is 18-22 days per annum.
The Chair position is remunerated at £6,890 per annum (currently under review).
The time commitment for the NIFHA Board Member is 12-16 days per annum.
The Member position is remunerated at £4,155 per annum (currently under review).
Reasonable travel expenses will also be reimbursed along with reasonable costs relating to care of dependants, including childcare.
Terms of Appointment
The successful candidates will be appointed for a four-year period from week commencing 26th June 2023.
An additional four-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 are:
- Corporate Governance and Accountability
- Financial Planning and Management
- Strategic Thinking and Direction
- Communication and Teamwork
- Leadership (Chair only)
A sift of applications will be carried out and a panel interview will follow.
More information about this competition and about public appointments in general is available from the NIDirect website: www.nidirect.gov.uk/public-appointment-vacancies.
An application form can also be downloaded from this website.
An application pack and further information is also available by contacting Public Appointments Unit, Jubilee House, 111 Ballykelly Road, Ballykelly, Limavady BT49 9HP Tel: 028 77 442025 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 Friday 24th February 2023.
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 NIFHA Board, applications from these groups are particularly welcome.
This is a Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (CPANI) 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 regulated bodies in Northern Ireland.
How to apply
A merit-based process for each post will be applied alongside the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability for each position(s).
Applicants will be expected to complete an application form(s) demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for appointment.
Candidate Information Booklet - NIFHA Chair and Board Member Appointments - 2023