Appointment of Chairperson and Board Members to Northern Ireland Police Fund

Justice Minister David Ford has launched a recruitment competition to appoint a new Chairperson and two Board Members of the Northern Ireland Police Fund.

The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers, and their families, who have been injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism.

Board Members are appointed on a fixed term of four years with the possibility of reappointment for a further period of four years.  This appointment is made in line with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

David Ford said:  “The Fund’s role extends widely to cover all aspects of the care of police officers and former officers in Northern Ireland, and their families, who have been directly affected by terrorist violence”.

“I would encourage anyone who has an interest in policing and the role of the Fund, and who believes they have the necessary skills and experience, to apply.”

The deadline for receipt of applications is 16:00 hours on Tuesday 16 February 2016.

Notes to editors: 

1.  View the competition here

2.  Copies are also available as follows:-

Telephone: 028 9052 2337

E-mail

By writing to:

3.  The Northern Ireland Police Fund is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the Department of Justice (DOJ).  It provides financial assistance, advice, support and care to members and former members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve and their families and dependents, who have been killed or injured by terrorism.

4.  Board Members, in conjunction with the Chairperson, have corporate responsibilities for ensuring that the Fund fulfils the aims and objectives set by the DOJ and approved by the Minister, and for promoting the efficient, economic and effective use of staff and other resources by the Fund.

5.  The posts will be available from April 2016 for a term of four years with the possibility of re-appointment for a second term.  The post of Chairperson is remunerated at £6,000 per annum.  Board Members are not remunerated.  The NIPF may, with the approval of the DOJ, pay travel and subsistence allowances as NIPF may determine.

6.  The time commitment as a Chairperson and Board Member will be dependent upon the prevailing business needs of NIPF.  However, it is anticipated that the Chairperson will be involved in NIPF business for approximately four to five days per month, and one day per month for Board Members, including preparations for meetings, attendance at a minimum of six Board meetings and five Committee and sub-committee meetings per year.

7.  Further details of the responsibilities, personal qualities and competences required are contained in the Candidate Information Pack, which should be read in conjunction with this advertisement.  The Candidate Information Pack and Application Form can be provided in alternative formats, and applicants requiring assistance will be facilitated on request.

8.  The Department of Justice is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. The Department is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all applicants. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. Women, people under the age of 40 and people with a disability are currently under-represented on the NIPF Board and applications from them would be particularly welcome.  In keeping with the Departmental Policy on Diversity, we would also welcome applications from those not currently serving on public bodies.

9.  All media enquiries should be directed to the DOJ Press Office on 028 9052 6444.  Out of hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.

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