Appointment of a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)

Details

About the public appointments process.

The links below provide further information on the public appointments process and CNCC:

• Public Appointments Guide - TEO website
• CPANI Guidance on Conflict of Interest, Integrity/How to raise a complaint
• For more information about CNCC, visit: Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside

You may also be interested in registering for a free workshop on the public appointments process being offered by CPANI.

• CPANI workshops

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

About these positions

Time commitment and remuneration: The Chair role requires approximately 48 days per annum and is remunerated at £10,364 per annum (under review). The Deputy Chair role requires approximately 33 days per annum and is remunerated at £6,964 (under review).

Period of appointment and commencement date: It is anticipated that the successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year period by 1 March 2025.

Closing Date: Completed applications must be returned to the Department by Midnight on Thursday 31 October 2024.

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.

These appointments are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (CPANI). 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.

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:

• Chair / Deputy Chair Candidate Information
• Chair / Deputy Chair Application Form

An application pack and further information is available by contacting:

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.