Public Appointments - Arts Council NI Chair

The Arts Council is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland, with a vision of having a society where all people can experience a thriving arts sector that is recognised as essential to creativity, well-being and social and economic prosperity.

Applications are now invited for the appointment of the Arts Council NI Chair, providing the individual with an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution and positive difference to the leadership, direction and oversight of the Board and the organisation. The Chair receives £11,299 per annum plus allowable expenses for a commitment of at least 40 days annually.

Applications are welcome from across the community, voluntary, business or public sectors particularly from women, people with a disability, people from minority ethnic groups and young people. Further detail on the selection criteria and the role are included in the application pack which you are encouraged to read fully.

How to Apply

An application pack can be obtained via the following:                                                                     

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

E-mail:         publicappointments@communities-ni.gov.uk       Telephone:       028 9081 9417                                 

If you require an application pack in a different format please contact us. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon (GMT) on Monday 9 June 2025. CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Interviews are expected to take place on 7, 11 and 14 August 2025.

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.