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 | Appointment of Lay members - NI Judicial Appointments Commissioner (NIJAC) |
| Department | The Executive Office |
| Closing Date | NOON Friday 2 May 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | Arts Council of NI - 6 Members |
| Department | Department for Communities |
| Closing Date | NOON Monday 28 April 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | Drainage Council for NI Members (6) |
| Department | Department for Infrastructure |
| Closing Date | NOON Friday 18 April 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
Unregulated vacancies
| Vacancy | Volunteers for the Independent Monitoring Board |
| Department | Department of Justice |
| Closing Date | NOON Wednesday 30 April 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | School Governor posts |
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| Department | Department of Education |
| More information on school governor posts |
| Vacancy | External Lay Members of the Ulster University Council |
| Closing Date | NOON Monday 24 March 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
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.