NED Member Advisory Committee Northern Ireland

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Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 12 January and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 11 January.

We are planning to appoint one Non-Executive Member to Ofcoms Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland with a starting date of 2 March 2026. On this occasion we would be interested to receive applications from people with experience working in the broadcasting/media sectors.

We are committed to building diverse and inclusive advisory committees. We therefore strongly encourage applications from women and other groups who are under-represented. Selection and appointment will be based on skills and experience.No previous experience of being a non-executive member is necessary.

To apply and be considered for interview stage your application must include a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must give evidence of how you successfully meet the key skills and competencies. Your letter should be no more than four sides of A4 in length. Applications for the role will close at 00.01 on Monday 12 January and final interviews are expected to be held on Monday 26 January. Should you require any adjustments to be made please do contact us directly at

Purpose of the role

Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries with responsibilities across television radio postal services telecommunications and wireless communications services. We have recently taken on regulation of online safety to make online services safer for the people who use them.

The Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland provides advice to Ofcom colleagues about the interests and opinions of people living in Northern Ireland and its diverse communities across our regulatory responsibilities. The Committee strives to ensure that Ofcoms work is informed by the widest possible understanding of the experience of consumers and citizens in Northern Ireland capturing the distinctive needs of people living across different parts of the country.

Committee Members are part-time and drawn from a range of backgrounds. We want to attract a wide variety of applicants to provide a good balance of skills and relevant sector experience so we have a diversity of perspective and background on the addition we want the Committees membership to reflect the range of Northern Irelands regions and communities to give as wide a geographical and social view as possible.

Essential Skills/Competencies

To apply to join the Committee you will need to show in your covering letter how you meet the competencies below. Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Recent knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the communications sectors Ofcom regulates.
• An understanding of Ofcoms role and responsibilities in a complex political landscape.
• An awareness of Northern Ireland and their local regions economy society and culture.
• The ability to appreciate and articulate the diverse needs and views of citizens and consumers in Northern Ireland.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a committee.

Further Information

The Committee meets up to 5 times per year in Belfast. Some of the Committees work may be carried out through sub-groups and additional informal meetings throughout the year. There are also other stakeholder meetings conference calls and preparation of consultation responses. The time commitment is up to 12 days per year and the annual fee is 3000.

Potential or actual conflicts of interest must be declared and discussed at interview. Advisory Committee Members are required to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for National Advisory Committees which applicants are encouraged to read. No Member of the Committee may be directly employed by organisations that Ofcom regulates or licenses or derive the majority of their employment income from such a company even if not so employed. Applicants must have personal integrity of a high order and ensure that their conduct accords with the Seven Principles of Public Life.

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria of the role as outlined in the job specification if applicants would like to be considered under this scheme. We pride ourselves on ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the application and selection process including making our process as accessible as possible. You can find more information on the scheme here. is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with data protection legislation. We will handle your personal data in accordance with our General Privacy Statement and our HR Privacy Notice.

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background experience upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible no matter your social background age ethnicity sexual orientation gender or disability.We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin we look forward to reviewing your application.

Where positions are listed as full-time we remain open to reduced hours part-time arrangements job shares and other flexible working options. From day one we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. You can read more about our Rewards Benefits and Well-being on our careers page.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments information in an alternative format or prefer to apply in a different way please contact us at or call 0.

As a Disability Confident Leader we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. Experience:

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