Appointment - Independent Chair of the NI Teachers' Pension Scheme Pension Board

Date published: 25 March 2024

The Department of Education (DE) is looking for an Independent Chair who is committed and able to provide effective leadership and oversight of the NI Teachers’ Pension Scheme Pension Board, established under the Public Service Pensions Act (NI) 2014. 

Details

The Chair will ensure the Board operates as an effective and efficient mechanism for assisting the Department in ensuring compliance with legislation and guidance in relation to governance of the NI Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

The Board consists of 12 members and will meet four times a year. 

The appointment is for a period of 3 years, with an extension for a further 2 years subject to approval.

The position of Chair will be remunerated at a daily rate of £415, plus travel and subsistence allowances. 

Further details on the selection criteria and the role responsibilities are set out in the Information Booklet which is part of the application pack.

An application pack is available to download below or can be obtained from the Department in the following ways:

Website: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/public-appointment-opportunities

E-mail: pensionspolicy@education-ni.gov.uk

Telephone: 028 7132 1295

By writing to: 
Pensions Policy Team
Department of Education
Waterside House
75 Duke Street
Gobnascale
Londonderry
BT4 6FP

If you require an application pack in a different format, please contact the Department as above.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 15 April 2024. 

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 29 April 2024.

The Department is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependents.  Applications are particularly welcome from women

All applications will be considered on the basis of merit.

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