Launch of recruitment competition for Warrenpoint Harbour Authority
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced a recruitment campaign to appoint two non-executive members to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and is encouraging applications from all sections of the community.
The competition aims to appoint members who will bring his or her experience and judgement to the Board and help develop the diversity of the Board and be representative of the society they serve.
Minister Chris Hazzard said:
“These key posts offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to make a tangible and valued contribution to the management of the important port.
“I would encourage anyone who considers that they meet the criteria and can bring with them a genuine desire to make a contribution to the work of the Port to seriously considering applying.”
The time commitment for Warrenpoint Harbour Authority will be approximately 1-2 business days per month. The member will be expected to attend Board meetings and other ad hoc meetings as required. The member will receive remuneration of approximately £7,117 and reasonable travel and subsistence costs.
The appointments will be effective from 1 November 2016 and will run for a period of four years.
Appointments will be made from those individuals who satisfy the criteria and who help achieve the best mix of skills and experience on the Board.
If you would like to receive an application pack (which has full details of the essential criteria and guidance on the application process), contact:
Ashley McVeighPublic Appointments Unit
Department for Infrastructure
Clarence Court
10-18 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8GB
- telephone: 028 9054 1049
- fax: 028 9054 0997
- e-mail: publicappointmentsunit@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
- web: DfI Public Appointments
The closing date for the competition is 12 noon on Friday 22 July 2016
Notes to editors:
- DfI is running the competitions in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments NI Code of Practice.
- All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
- Under the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 the Authority shall consist of not less than eight and not more than 12 persons who shall be appointed by the Department for a period of four years or such lesser period as the Department may determine.
- All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office on 028 9054 0007. Out of hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.