The Department for Communities invites applications for the appointment of a Chair and 9 Members to the Historic Monuments Council, which is a statutory advisory council to the Department.
This is an opportunity for individuals, who wish to use their skills and experience, to make a significant contribution to the protection and development of Northern Ireland’s historic environment. Applications are welcome from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service, including those with suitable experience gained in the community, voluntary, business or public sectors. The individual appointed will receive training and a relevant induction programme. We are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with a disability.
Criteria and Appointment Details
Applicants for the Chair and Member positions must be able to demonstrate a number of competences relating to communication and interpersonal skills, providing effective advice, relevant experience and, for Chair applicants only, leading to deliver results.
The Chair and Members are expected to be appointed from 1 February 2018 for a term of 5 years. These positions are unpaid but individuals are eligible for an allowance for travelling and other expenses. The time commitment for the Chair is approximately 3 days per month, with the time commitment for Members approximately 1 day per month.
Further details about the role and the selection criteria are included in the application pack.
How to Apply
You are encouraged to read the Candidate Information Booklet included in the application pack fully before applying. An application pack can be obtained via the following:
Website: www.nidirect.gov.uk/public-appointment-vacancies
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 028 90515269 Text Relay Service: 18001 028 90515269
By writing to: Public Appointments Unit, Department for Communities, Level 8, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EG.
If you require an application pack in a different format please contact us.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon on 3 November 2017. CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Interviews are expected to take place on 11, 14 & 15 December 2017.
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
The Department is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people irrespective of religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependants.
Closing Date
12:00pm
