Competition open for the appointment of a Chair and members to the Board of the NI Museums Council
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The Department for Communities has launched a competition to appoint a Chair and new members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Museums Council. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3 November 2025.
The Council covers a range of local museums such as the Armagh County Museum and the Linen Hall Library in Belfast and encourages a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable museum sector. The Council seeks to widen its outreach and enable new audiences to enjoy and engage with museums.
The Board ensures that the work of the Council is fully advanced in line with its key policies and strategies, whilst accounting for good governance and effective use of resources in the organisation. The Chair has a particular leadership role, in a challenging operating and resourcing environment, to champion and oversee the work of the Board.
Individuals with the relevant experience and enthusiasm are now sought to join the Board either as Chair or Member, with the Department recognising the importance of a diverse range of individuals on the Board.
Further information on the competition, including an application pack, can be obtained at DfC Public Appointments , or by contacting the Public Appointments team.
Section 5 of the Candidate Information Booklet provides further details if you work in the public sector.