Applications now open to join the Northern Ireland Screen Board and shape the future of the screen industries in Northern Ireland
Date Posted: September 5, 2024
The Department for the Economy is seeking to appoint eight dynamic and visionary individuals to join its Board and shape the future of the screen industry.
About Northern Ireland Screen
Northern Ireland Screen is the driving force behind the screen industries in Northern Ireland. The mission of Northern Ireland Screen is clear: to enhance the economic, cultural and educational landscape of Northern Ireland through the power of screen. We strive to cultivate a vibrant and sustainable screen industry, one that not only entertains but also enriches our communities. We are champions of innovation and collaboration. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we accelerate the growth of the industry by nurturing emerging talent, supporting diverse voices and facilitating groundbreaking projects, to maintain our global reputation as a screen industry of excellence.
Why join our Board?
Northern Ireland Screen Board members provide a critical leadership role, bringing their skills, knowledge and lived experience to the discussions and decisions working together with the Chair and other Board Members. These are rewarding and challenging roles, providing an opportunity to make a real difference. Board members are expected to attend Board meetings and sub-committees of the Board totalling approximately 16 days per year. These posts are not remunerated however all reasonable travel and subsistence costs, incurred whilst undertaking board duties will be reimbursed where applicable.
How to apply?
For more information on the position, including responsibilities and selection criteria please download or request an application pack from: www.economy-ni.gov.uk/ department-economy-public-appointments.
Closing date – noon BST on Friday 4th October.
For further information-E: [email protected], W: www.economy-ni.gov.uk (Public Appointments) T: Yvonne Green 028 9052 9282 or Text Relay 18001 028 9052 9282.
We particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, young people under 30 and those from minority ethnic communities as they are currently under‑represented on the Board. We are operating the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability.
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. You do not need to have previous experience of serving on a Board and no specific academic qualifications are required for the posts
For an information pack and to apply visit- www.economy-ni.gov.uk/department-economy-public-appointments
