Independent Voluntary Chairperson for the National Outdoor Recreation Forum (NORF)
Sport NI in partnership with Outscape are seeking to appoint an independent, voluntary chairperson for the National Outdoor Recreation Forum (NORF) on behalf of its members.
NORF was established in 2014 as a key output from the Outdoor Recreation Action Plan for Northern Ireland (Action 1B).
The purpose of NORF is to provide a mechanism for representatives from local forums, governing bodies of sport and other key stakeholders from Non Governmental Organisation’s to have an effective and united voice for the development of outdoor recreation.
The role of the chair has been instrumental in developing the forum and ensuring the effective collaborative working of its members. Therefore, the forum is seeking an experienced and skilled individual who is a very effective communicator and has an extensive understanding of the outdoor recreation sector in Northern Ireland.
Reasonable expenses for travel/subsistence will be available via Outscape in accordance with their travel policies.
Term of the Chair will be 3 years from the date of appointment.
Role Information: https://www.sportni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NORF-Chair-advert-May-2026.pdf
Application form: https://www.sportni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chairperson-application-form-2026.docx
Completed application forms should be submitted to conlethdonnelly@sportni.net by Friday 3rd July at 4.00pm.
