Appointment of Members to the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council
Appointment of Members to the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council at Department of Finance (DoF) in Belfast, Northern Ireland
About the role
- Reference: IRC330471
- Department: Department of Finance (DoF)
- Salary: Please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet
- Location: Belfast
- Belfast
NORTHERN IRELAND FISCAL COUNCIL
BRINGING GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND INDEPENDENT SCRUTINY TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE CONDITION OF NORTHERN IRELAND’S PUBLIC FINANCES.
Appointment of Members
The Department of Finance is seeking to appoint up to three new members for the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council. The terms of appointment will be for five years.
The aim of the Council is to bring greater transparency and independent scrutiny to the current and future state of Northern Ireland’s public finances, to inform public debate, and policy decisions. It provides independent reporting on the Executive’s performance in delivering its budget.
Members are appointed by the Finance Minister for their independence and expertise, and are expected to act impartially, free from political influence. They should be willing and able to engage with Assembly Committees, contribute to public discussion, and speak at events on matters relating to public finances.
The appointments come at an exciting time for the Council which having been formed in 2021, has recently gone through the Assembly process to place it on a statutory footing.
Members of the Council will require a commitment of up to 30 days per annum to the appointment. This position will be paid at a rate of £390 per day. The appointment is non-pensionable.
How to Apply
For more detailed information on the role and person specification, please click on the 'Candidate Information Booklet' link below. In order to apply for this position, please click on the 'Apply for this job online' link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.
Alternatively you can request an application pack by contacting:
HRConnect, PO Box 1089, Beacon House, 27 Clarendon Road Belfast BT1 9EX. Telephone: 0800 1 300 330. Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC330471.
The application pack can also be requested in alternative formats by contacting HRConnect. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of those with a disability.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 9th October 2026.
Applicants invited for interview are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses incurred within Europe. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Colby House, Stranmillis Court, Stranmills Road, Belfast BT1 9RR
on 14 and 15 December 2026.
Equality of Opportunity
: The Department is committed to the principle 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 applications 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 dependents.
As those with disabilities and women are underrepresented, applications from these sections of the community would be particularly welcome.
