Here you will find details on some of the vacancies currently available on a range of Public Bodies, more information on all current vacancies can be found on the nidirect website. Whilst we publish the details below for information, all queries and applications must be made to the Department involved in the Public Appointment.
Regulated Vacancies
| Vacancy | 3 Members to the Board of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners |
| Department | Department for Infrastructure |
| Closing Date | NOON Thursday 13 March 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | Board of the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) - 2 Members |
| Department | Department for Communities |
| Closing Date | NOON Monday 10 March 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Members (2) |
| Department | Department of Health |
| Closing Date | NOON Wednesday 5 March 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | Deputy Chair and 18 Members to the Board of AFBI |
| Department | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs |
| Closing Date | NOON Thursday 6 March 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
Unregulated vacancies
| Vacancy | School Governor posts |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Education |
| More information on school governor posts |
The Public Appointments Unit (PAU) in The Executive Office has a central policy responsibility for public appointments which centres around encouraging best practice across departments, and the publication of an annual report which lists and analyses public appointments made by departments. The PAU also produces on a regular basis a list of forthcoming vacancies which it issues to interested individuals/groups and advertises it in the local newspapers and on its website.
Check the website of the Public Appointments Unit, where you will find:
- A Guide to Public Appointments in Northern Ireland, which gives general information on the appointments process
- All Aboard – a twice yearly newsletter, giving information on upcoming public appointment vacancies
For more information, access the Public Appointments Unit website.