Appointment of Five Members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI)

Appointment of Five Members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI)

The Department is seeking to appoint five Members to the Board of TNI. Appointments will be made on a staggered basis and for a term of three years. The initial set of appointments will be effective from 1 April 2023.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in influencing and developing an industry that has become one of Northern Ireland’s most important economic drivers. Tourism makes a real difference to our economy, transforming perceptions in international markets and at home, helping to instil a real sense of civic pride and community cohesion.

TNI is leading the way in developing a dynamic and innovative tourism product that celebrates the uniqueness of our culture, people and dramatic landscape. These appointments represent a unique opportunity to pay a part in building that vision.

TNI is a statutory Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for the development of Northern Ireland as a tourist destination as well as being responsible for the promotion and marketing of Northern Ireland within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation’s overall aim is to ensure that tourism contributes to the creation of a dynamic, competitive economy.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Members are expected to attend Board meetings and other events, amounting to at least 1 day per month. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to attend occasional evening engagements. Remuneration is £5,435. Non pensionable.

Members will also receive reimbursement for all reasonable travel and subsistence costs, and any dependent-carer expenses incurred whilst undertaking Board duties.

Skills and Experience

No specific academic qualifications are required for the post. Appointments will be made from those individuals who best satisfy the essential criteria detailed in the application pack.

We particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, those from minority ethnic communities and young people as these groups are currently under-represented on the Board.

We are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability.

An application pack with full details and guidance may be obtained from:
Public Appointments Unit, Department for the Economy, Adelaide House, 39-49 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8FD. Email: pau@economy-ni.gov.uk

• Website: www.economy-ni.gov.uk (Public Appointments)  
• Telephone: Janet McCrum on 028 9052 9492 or
• Text Relay: 18001 028 9052 9492.

Application packs can be made available in other formats upon request, such as braille, large print, audio, etc. Also, reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of applicants/candidates with a disability.

The closing date for applications is noon (GMT) on Thursday 8th December 2022.

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 dependents.