Independent Board Members - Part Time

Appointmentof three Independent Board Members to the Northern Ireland Policing Board(NIPB).

The Northern Ireland Policing Board is an independent public bodyestablished under the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000. The Board isresponsible for securing the maintenance of the police in Northern Ireland, andhas a key role in ensuring the provision of an effective, efficient, impartialand accountable police service which will enjoy the support of all sections ofthe community. It consists of both political members and independent members.

We are seeking candidates who can meet the following criteria: Managingand Influencing Relationships; Strategic Focus; Corporate Governance andOrganisational Performance; and Organisational leadership.

Board Memberswill be required to commit to a minimum of four days per month to PolicingBoard business and to represent the Board at a variety of events. This will include evening events, weekendsand travel throughout Northern Ireland. Members receive an annual remunerationof £15k.

Appointment isfor a term of up to four years. The maximum number of terms that Board Memberscan serve is two. There is no automaticreappointment to the role and therefore, should Board Members wish to serve asecond term, they are required to reapply for the role.

We would particularly welcomeapplications from women, people from minority ethnic groups, people with adisability, young people and other under-represented groups.

THEDEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 12 NOON (UK LOCAL TIME) ON THURSDAY 25JANUARY 2024. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held during weeks commencing Monday 26 February 2024 and Monday 4 March 2024

Candidate information packs and applications forms are available, via clicking APPLY NOW.

or by emailing: nipb.appointments@justice-ni.gov.uk

or by telephoning: 028 9052 6496

or by writingto: NIPB Competition 2023, Department of Justice, Public Appointments, RoomB5.12, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast, BT4 3SG.

Candidateinformation packs and application forms can be provided in alternative formatson request.

Equalityof Opportunity

The Department of Justice is committed to the principles of publicappointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness andtransparency of process. The Departmentis committed to providing equality of opportunity for all applicants.Applications are welcomed regardless of age, gender, disability, maritalstatus, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation orwhether or not you have dependants. In keeping with the NICS Policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, wewould also welcome applications from those not currently serving on publicbodies.

GuaranteedInterview Scheme

We areoperating the Guaranteed Interview Scheme in this competition for applicantswith a disability.