The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking to appoint a Chair to the Board of the Consumer Council with effect from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

How to apply and further information

An online application form and equal opportunities form are available:

You can find out more, including how to apply, in the Candidate Information Booklet below.

The links below provide background to public appointments:

You may also be interested in registering for a free workshop on the public appointments process being offered by CPANI.

We would advise applicants to read the Candidate Information Booklet and the Public Appointments Portal User Guide before starting their application.

As this is a new service, all applicants will need to register for a new account when prompted. The Accessibility Statement and Privacy Notice can be viewed or downloaded from the competition information page.

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