CHAIR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
The Department for Infrastructure is inviting applications for the appointment of a Chair to the Board of Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC).
Belfast Harbour is a leading Trust Port and Northern Ireland's principal maritime gateway and key economic hub for logistics, trade and tourism, serving the Northern Ireland economy and increasingly that of the Republic of Ireland. Around 70% of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade and 30% of the entire island's roll-on/ roll-off trade is handled at Belfast Harbour, amounting to around 24 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
The role of a Chair is to bring experience and judgement to bear on issues of strategy, 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 of Belfast Harbour Commissioners?
How to Apply
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their ability in a number of competencies. Information about Belfast Harbour Commissioners and details about the role of Non-Executive Members, the selection process and competition criteria are included 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 the following methods:
Online via clicking APPLY NOW.
Email: Publicappointmentsunit@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.
Aternatively:
Telephone: 028 9054 0994 - Text relay service on 18001 028 9054 0994
In writing to: Public Appointments Unit, Department for Infrastructure, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Avenue, Belfast BT7 2JA
Time Commitment and Remuneration
The appointments will be effective from 1 July 2025 for a four-year term. The current remuneration is £58,539 per annum based on anticipated attendance of two business days per week. The Chair will be expected to attend all board meetings and other ad hoc meetings as required. This may involve a commitment both inside and outside of normal working hours, including representing BHC 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 04 April 2025.
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 they have dependants.
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