This recruitment will be through fair and open competition, following the principles of the Governance Code on Public Appointments, and independently regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The NIO and the ICRIR is committed to the principle of public appointments on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process and to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns.
All applications received by the closing date will be acknowledged and put before an Advisory Assessment Panel
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Russell Reynolds Associates on behalf of the programme team set up to establish the ICRIR. Please submit your full application by email to responses@russellreynolds.com
Please quote the role title and assignment code P2307-067L in the subject heading of the email.
Your submission should include:
- A short covering letter of not more than two A4 sized pages succinctly highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role, and your motivation for applying.
- Your current CV with educational and professional qualifications and full employment history, explaining any gaps, giving details where applicable.
- A completed Diversity Questionnaire. We’re committed to implementing and monitoring our equality and diversity policies with the aim of recruiting, retaining and promoting staff regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Data will be reported anonymously, in an aggregate format, and will not be seen by anyone assessing your application. Russell Reynolds Associates will assess your application by comparing the information you give in your CV and personal statement against the essential skills and experience in the person specification.
The Advisory Assessment Panel will lead the selection process and make an independent recommendation on appointable candidates to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.