Appointment of Non-Executive Board Members

Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (The Utility Regulator) – IRC
320337 Protecting the interests of Northern Ireland’s Energy and Water Consumers through effective Economic Regulation Appointment of Non‑Executive Board Members

The Department of Finance is seeking to appoint two new members to the Board of The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to replace two outgoing members who are coming to the end of their terms. The terms of appointment will be for seven years.

The Utility Regulator is the non‑ministerial government department responsible for regulating the electricity and gas industries and water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland, to protect the short‑ and long‑term interests of consumers.

These roles are hugely important to the delivery of a healthier and more prosperous society. The appointments come at an exciting time for the Utility Regulator which is central to protecting energy consumers in the transition from fossil fuels to achieving net zero emission targets; and ensuring that business and domestic consumers alike pay a fair price for their energy.

A candidate information booklet containing more information on the role, person specification and application form are available at

Or you can request an application pack by contacting:

All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC
320337.

The application pack can also be requested in alternative formats by contacting HR Connect. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of those with a disability.

Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 6th March 2026.

Applicants invited for interview are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses incurred within Europe. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Millennium House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast from week commencing 20th April 2026.

The Department is committed to the principle 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 applications 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 dependents.

As those with disabilities are underrepresented on the board, applications from this section of the community would be particularly welcome.