Appointment of Chair and members to JTC

Appointment of Chair and Members to the Just Transition Commission (JTC)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint a Chair and 15 Members to the newly established Climate Change Just Transition Commission (JTC). The Members will represent 12 mandated sectors (as below).

The Just Transition Commission has been established in law to oversee implementation of Northern Ireland departments statutory obligations towards achieving a just transition to a low-emissions economy and to help ensure emissions reductions are achieved in an inclusive, fair and sustainable way.

The JTC will also provide advice to departments on how to help ensure that specified proposals, policies, strategies and plans comply with the just transition principle. More information on the JTC can be found on our website.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape fair, inclusive and representative decarbonisation policies.

Time Commitment and Remuneration: The Chair role requires approximately 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £436 daily rate. The Member role requires approximately 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £309 daily rate.

Term of Appointment: It is anticipated that successful candidates will be appointed from 1 February 2027. The Chair appointment will be for 5 years. The Member appointments will be for 4 years.

Application process:

The following criteria will be tested at application and interview as appropriate:

• Subject matter knowledge of Just Transition and Climate Change
• Strategic leadership (Chair only )
• Sector knowledge and representation (Member only ) for the following mandated sectors: academia; agriculture; built environment; civic society; energy; environmental groups; fisheries; green finance; rural; trades unions; transport; youth groups (maximum of 2 sectors)
• Collaboration and communication
• Critical thinking and analysis

For more information about this competition and how to apply , please visit the NI Direct website:

Closing date: Completed applications must be returned to the Department by noon on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Information can be made available in other formats on request. All reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability will be considered on request. The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability will be in operation for this process.

Equality of Opportunity: DAERA is committed to the principle of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. DAERA is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependents. Since women, young people, people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities are currently under-represented on boards of DAERA public bodies, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

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