Appointment of the Chair to the SportNI Board

Sport plays a major role within society. A key focus of Sport NI is to ensure that all participants are provided with the conditions they require to enjoy, engage and excel in sport and physical activity.

An opportunity to join and lead the Sport NI Board, as the Chair has arisen, providing an individual with an excellent opportunity to contribute to its leadership and oversight.  The Board also plays a critical role in both developing and improving the knowledge and appreciation of sport.

Applications are welcome from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service, including those who are looking for an opportunity to use their skills and experience. We would particularly welcome applications from women, people with a disability, young people and people from minority ethnic groups for this position. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is in place for those applicants with a disability.

Further information on the competition including the essential criteria can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 2 December 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

How to apply

As hybrid working is currently in place, the office is not manned at all times so we would request that you please send:

• a completed application form and
• an equal opportunities monitoring form

via e-mail to publicappointments@communities-ni.gov.uk

If you are unable to return your completed forms via e-mail and wish to either post or hand-deliver them, grateful if you could advise the Department via the above e-mail address in advance or call (028) 90 819 417. The office address is:

Documents

• SportNI Candidate Information Booklet Adobe PDF (2 MB)
• SportNI Application Form Microsoft Word (102 KB)
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Microsoft Word (75 KB)

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