Public Appointments
The Government believes that it is important that people from a wide range of backgrounds take up public appointments so that the Boards of public bodies reflect the rich diversity of our society and better understand the needs of the communities they serve. Appointments are made on merit and applications are welcome from all sections of society.
Latest Vacancies
- Appointment of Certification Officer for Northern Ireland
- Appointment of Chair to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
- Appointment of Chair to the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation
To find out how appointments to public bodies are regulated, take a look at the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland website 
All Aboard
All Aboard Issue is the news-sheet of the Central Appointments Unit. Its main purpose is to provide information on the public appointment vacancies that are expected to arise during the first half of 2012.
You can also view public appointment vacancies in England and for public bodies that operate throughout the UK
Make your mark
A guide to Public Appointments in Northern Ireland is available for download below.
Get on board
Get on Board (PDF 405 KB) is a short course, available on demand, which has been designed specifically for people interested in serving on the Boards in Northern Ireland. Please note that the contact information on the Get on Board leaflet above has changed, please refer to the correct contact details below.
For further information please contact:
- Belfast Metropolitan College
- phone: 028 9026 5471 or
- email eptc@belfastmet.ac.uk
The course may also be made available by a number of other Further Education Colleges. Contact your local Further Education College for details.
Customer Service Standards
The Central Appointments Unit is committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. We describe what we aim to achieve in our Customer Service Standards. These standards are reviewed periodically to see if they can be improved upon.
Annual reports
The annual reports can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
Make your Mark - A Guide to Public Appointments in Northern Ireland (PDF 232KB)
