*Closes 14th August *
The Department for the Economy is seeking to appoint new Members to the Board of Tourism NI (TNI) effective from 30TH November 2026 for a term of three years. Tourism NI is a statutory Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for the development of tourism product and experience across Northern Ireland and is responsible for the marketing of Northern Ireland as a tourist destination to visitors within Northern Ireland and from the Republic of Ireland. TNI Board Members are responsible for contributing to the work of the Board and for assisting to ensure that it successfully discharges its overall responsibility for the organisation as a whole.
- Time Commitment and Remuneration
Members are expected to attend Board meetings normally held at TNI HQ and other events, amounting to at least 1 day per month. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to attend occasional evening engagements. Remuneration is £6,272 (non-pensionable). Additional days expected for Chairs of the Sub-committees which will be remunerated accordingly.
Members will also receive reimbursement for all reasonable travel and subsistence costs, and any dependant-carer expenses incurred whilst undertaking Board duties.
- We particularly welcome applications from females, people with a disability, those from minority ethnic communities and young people as these groups are currently under-represented on Boards.
- 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: Department for the Economy – public appointments
- Telephone: 028 9052 9282 (Yvonne Green) TextRelay: 18001 028 9052 9282
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 (BST) on Friday 14th August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
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 dependants.
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