POLICE REHABILITATION AND RETRAINING TRUST Chairperson and Board Member Do you want to play your part in helping the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust (PRRT) to deliver new and healthier futures for retired and retiring Police Officers? The Department of Justice is seeking to appoint a Chairperson and one Board member to the PRRT. The PRRT supports police officers planning to retire from service, or those who have already retired from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC (RUC GC) and provides services to the wider Justice family, including the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The PRRT is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the Department of Justice. A Chairperson and one Board member will be appointed for a term of up to four years. Board members will be expected to share the values of the PRRT and represent the organisation at a variety of events. The roles are classified as Independent Statutory Office Holders and are public appointments made by the Minister of Justice and regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland. Chairperson The Chairperson of PRRT is appointed by the Minister of Justice to ensure PRRT’s policies and actions support the wider strategic policies of the Minister; and that PRRT’s affairs are conducted with probity. The Chairperson along with other Board members has corporate responsibility for ensuring PRRT fulfils the aims and objectives set by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and approved by the Minister. The Chairperson has a particular leadership responsibility and their key function is to ensure the effectiveness of PRRT. The remuneration for this position is currently £10,000 per annum. Board Member Board members of PRRT will ensure the objectives of the organisation are achieved. They will also decide on the appropriate disbursement of funds and the funding of services commensurate with PRRT’s objectives. Board Members will be required to commit to a minimum of one day per month to PRRT business. The remuneration for the position is currently £5,000 per annum. We particularly welcome applications from women, people under the age of 40, ethnic minorities and people with a disability who are currently under-represented on the PRRT Board. Essential criteria All applicants must meet the following essential criteria: Leadership (Chairperson ONLY), Governance Oversight and Accountability, Building Effective Relationships and Strategic Thinking and Change Management. Further information and application pack can be downloaded via clicking the apply icon. By emailing: By telephoning: Or by writing to: PRRT Competition 2026, Department of Justice, Policing Policy & Strategy Division, Block 3 Knockview Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast, BT4 3SG. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 12 NOON THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2026. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday 3, Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August 2026. Candidate information packs and application forms can be provided in alternative formats and applicants requiring assistance will be facilitated on request. Equality of Opportunity The Department of Justice is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. The Department is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all applicants. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. In keeping with the NICS Policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we would also welcome applications from those not currently serving on public bodies.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
