Northern Ireland executive committee

Membership is made up of two employer representative from each of the five sub sectors, supported by the SkillsActive Northern Ireland manager and the Head of Home Country development. Each employer member is a SkillsActive UK member and has a responsibility for linking the SkillsActive programme to their respective networks.

If you wish to become involved with the SkillsActive Northern Ireland steering group contact the programme manager for Northern Ireland, Siobhan Weir on 028 9756 0002.

"Successful organisations in our sector are recognising that despite pressures to cut costs, they need to invest in their employees and attract and retain the right staff to ensure they meet current and future skill needs, that’s why I am keen to support SkillsActive Northern Ireland and help stimulate employer action."

   Jim Rose, Chair of SkillsActive Northern Ireland

Click the following links for:

• Terms of reference 
• Notes of last meeting (18/04/07)
• SkillsActive Northern Ireland priorities for 07/08

Committee Members:

Alison Bennington (Newtownabbey Borough Council)
Alan Curran (Sothern Sports partnership);
Margaret Deevy (PlayBoard)
Gerry Kelly (Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association)
James Kennedy (Sandycove Caravan Park)
Oliver Wilkinson (Share Centre, Lisnaskea)

Committee Chair: Jim Rose (Chief Leisure Officers Association)
Ashley Pringle  (SkillsActive)
Siobhan Weir   (SkillsActive)