Competition to appoint a new Chairperson to Stranmillis University College Governing Body

The Department for the Economy has launched a public appointments competition to recruit a new Chairperson to the Governing Body of Stranmillis University College.

Competition launched to appoint a new Chairperson to Stranmillis University College Governing Body

The Department for the Economy has launched a public appointments competition to recruit a new Chairperson to the Governing Body of Stranmillis University College.

Stranmillis was founded as a non-denominational institution in 1922 to provide state-funded teacher training alongside that already available at the existing St Mary’s College. Both institutions have since become academically recognised as university colleges of the Queen’s University of Belfast. Stranmillis offers teacher training for the primary and secondary school sectors as well as professional development courses, a BA in Early Childhood Studies and a BSc in Health, Physical Activity and Sport.

The appointment will begin in January 2022 for an initial term of four years. The Chair serves in a voluntary capacity receiving no remuneration other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses. The Governing Body meets at least five times a year. The successful applicant will be expected to attend all meetings and may be required to attend sub-committee meetings during their period of appointment. They may also be required to attend external functions as a representative of the Governing Body and/or College.

Individuals who can demonstrate the ability to think strategically, analyse information and make decisions, who have good communication and influencing skills and who have been successful in leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

This is an open competition and the Department would like to appeal to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The Department would particularly welcome applications from women, people with a disability and those from an ethnic minority as they are currently under-represented on the Governing Body of Stranmillis University College.

Details of the competition are available on the DfE website. An application pack with full details and guidance may be obtained by emailing: pau@economy-ni.gov.uk   

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 7 October 2021.

Notes to editors: 

1. The Department for the Economy is running the competition in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments, Northern Ireland (CPANI) Code of Practice.
2. 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.
3. Applicants invited for interview are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses incurred within the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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