CHAIR TO THE BOARD OF NORTHERN IRELAND TRANSPORT HOLDING COMPANY (NITHC)
The Department for Infrastructure is inviting applications for the appointment of Chair to the Board of Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC).
The Translink Group consists of a Public Corporation, NITHC, which owns and controls seven private limited subsidiary companies (together referred to as the Group or Translink). Collectively, these are our main public transport provider. Further Information is available at: www.translink.co.uk
This is an important role, and candidates should be prepared to bring experience and judgement to bear on issues of strategy, inclusion, governance and performance and be prepared to constructively challenge and assist executive management in the development of strategic objectives and policies.
Do you think you can play a key role as a Chair to the NITHC?
How to Apply
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their ability in several competencies. Information about NITHC and details about the role of Non-Executive Chair, the selection process and competition criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Booklet. All candidates will be expected to have high standards of probity and integrity.
The competition documents can be obtained via clicking APPLY NOW.
Alternatively
Email: Publicappointmentsunit©infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 9054 0994 -
Text relay service: 18001028 9054 0994
In writing to: Public Appointments Unit, Department for Infrastructure, First Floor, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cormac Avenue, Belfast BT7 2JA.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
The current remuneration is approximately £37,294 per annum based on anticipated attendance of four business days per month. The Chair is expected to attend full monthly board meetings and other ad hoc meetings as required. This may involve a commitment both inside and outside of normal working hours, including representing NITHC at occasional evening engagements.
Women, younger people, people with a disability and ethnic minority communities are currently underrepresented on the Board and applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
Closing Date
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Friday 22 November 2024.
CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Applications can be made available in alternative formats, e.g. large print or Braille, on request.
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 applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of religious belief, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependants.