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 | Chair to the Arts Council for NI |
| Department | Department for Communities |
| Closing Date | NOON Monday 9 June 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| Vacancy | Appoint 7 Members to the Council of Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and Diocesan Educations Committees (DECS) |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Closing Date | 4.00pm Thursday 22 May 2025 |
| More information on this vacancy |
Unregulated vacancies
| Vacancy | The Human Tissue Authority Member |
| Department | Department of Health |
| Closing Date | NOON 9 June 2024 |
| More information on this vacancy |
| 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.