Public Appointment - Member Appointments to the Northern Ireland Central Investment Fund for Charities Advisory Committee

This is a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to the charities sector, whilst developing their own skills and experience. Those appointed will have direct influence on the investment strategy of the Northern Ireland Central Investment Fund for Charities which impacts a range of charities who benefit from investing in the Fund. The Fund is currently valued at over £48 million.

Applications are welcome from across the community, voluntary, business, private or public sectors particularly from women, people with a disability, people from minority ethnic groups and young people. No professional qualifications are required. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is in place for those applicants with a disability.

Appointments are for a term of up to 4 years from 1 March 2020 with a time commitment of approximately 6 days per year. Although unremunerated, expenses can be claimed. Further details on the role and responsibilities and the selection criteria are included in the application pack.

How to Apply

An application pack can be obtained via the following:

Website:           www.nidirect.gov.uk/public-appointment-vacancies

E-mail:              [email protected]       

Telephone:       028 90819417                                  Text Relay Service:      18001 028 90819417                            
By writing to:   Public Appointments, Governance Unit, Department for Communities, Level 5, NINE Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP.         

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon on 13 December 2019. CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Interviews are expected to take place on 5 or 6 February 2020. 

EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY                                                                                                                                    

The Department is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably experienced people irrespective of religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependants.