Governing Body Members – St Mary’s University

Governing Body Members – St Mary’s University Closed
* Closes 17th October*

Advance notice
:
The Department for the Economy will be advertising an open competition on 26 and 27 September 2024 in the three main local papers to recruit 4 new members to the Governing Body of St Mary’s University College, Belfast. The appointment begins on 8th February 2025.

Members of the Governing Body do not receive any remuneration. However, they are eligible to claim allowances, at Northern Ireland Civil Service rates, for travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on official business.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of competency against 3 essential criteria.

We particularly welcome applications from people with a disability and those from minority ethnic communities as these are currently under-represented on DfE Boards and applications from members of these groups would be particularly welcome. We are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability.

Or by
Or by telephone:
Janet McCrum on  or
Text Relay:  9492.

• The closing date for applications is 12.00 Noon (BST) on Thursday 17th October 2024.
• Late applications will not be accepted (Except in exceptional circumstances).
• Applicants invited for interview are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses incurred within the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
• Equality of Opportunity:
  The Department is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. The Department is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes application forms from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of religious belief, gender, race, political opinion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not they have dependants.