Role title

Forum Chair (1 position)

Policy and Research Forum member (9 positions)

NI Executive Committee representative (1 position)

Outline of role

The Northern Ireland Policy Forum plays a key role in the work of the RTPI in Northern Ireland including supporting the development of RTPI NI policy positions relating to planning and other built environment issues including advising on consultation responses and feeding into the RTPI research strategy.

Eligibility Criteria

We welcome applications from Chartered, Fellow and Associate members from across Northern Ireland who have an interest and experience in planning policy and practice. We encourage applications from members from diverse backgrounds and sectors. Different experiences and views are essential for generating ideas and holding effective discussion.

Minimum time commitment

4 meetings per year, which will be hybrid (online and in-person for each meeting).

Length of term

2 years

Impact of role

Being a member of the Policy and Research Forum provides the opportunity to:

• Develop and share individual viewpoints,
• Form professional friendships,
• Contribute to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

How to get involved

Applications for roles are held every two years. All positions are two-year terms and are elected every other year.

Opening and closing date

Applications open in October/November in the year before.

Start date

Term starts in January