*Closes 01st July*

The Department for Communities invites applications for the appointment of Members to the Board of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd (USEL)

USEL is a unique and progressive organisation providing a wealth of opportunities to assist people with disabilities and health-related conditions into employment. It champions ability and operates a range of social enterprise business models to further its aim of supporting disabled people.

The Department is now seeking individuals, who are interested in becoming involved with the Board of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd (USEL). As a Member you will have an excellent opportunity to support the organisation, whilst further developing your own skills and experience.

Applications are welcome from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service, including those who are looking for an opportunity to use their skills and experience. We would particularly welcome applications from women, people with a disability, young people and people from minority ethnic groups for these positions. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is in place for those applicants with a disability.

Further information on the competition including the essential criteria can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 1 July 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

How to apply

As hybrid working is currently in place, the office is not manned at all times so we would request that you please send:

  • a completed application form and
  • an equal opportunities monitoring form

via e-mail to publicappointments@communities-ni.gov.uk

If you are unable to return your completed forms via e-mail and wish to either post or hand-deliver them, grateful if you could advise the Department via the above e-mail address in advance or call (028) 90 819 417. The office address is:

Public Appointments
Governance Unit
Department for Communities
Level 5
Causeway Exchange
1-7 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7EG
Additional information

USEL Candidate Information Booklet