USBF Investment Committee Member

Purpose of the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund:​​​
​​​​​​​The aim of the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (USBF) is to ensure that the heritage, culture and language of Ulster-Scots are expressed through moving image for a Northern Ireland audience. The USBF is also open to supporting radio and interactive content and funds a trainee scheme designed to attract production trainees who are passionate and knowledgeable about Ulster-Scots.

​​​Decisions to allocate resources from the USBF are taken in line with the assessment criteria outlined in the USBF Guidelines and USBF Priorities (click each to view). Key amongst these criteria is the level to which the project makes a contribution to the status and promotion of Ulster-Scots, and clear evidence that each broadcast production and digital project will reach a substantial audience in Northern Ireland.

​​​​​​​Recruitment - Committee Member:
The Investment Committee has delegated authority within Northern Ireland Screen to make funding decisions regarding the USBF. This is an exciting time to join our Committee as we look to further our broadcasting commitments by growing TV, Radio and Digital opportunities within the Ulster-Scots sector. The role of the Committee Member is to assess applications from local independent production companies for new TV, Radio and Digital programmes that best reflect the Ulster-Scots community, past and present. Assessments and associated documents and online links are sent to all Committee Members in advance of a Committee Meeting during which each application is discussed and funding awards decided.

Next Steps:
Northern Ireland Screen’s aim is to appoint the best person to each vacant post. Recruitment and selection processes will be conducted to ensure equality of opportunity and selection will only be made on the basis of merit.

Applications must be received by 1pm​ on Friday 4th July 2025; late applications will not be received.

• Candidates will be shortlisted in accordance with the list of criteria in the attached candidate information pack.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called to a short informal interview, reflecting that this is an unpaid voluntary position, before mid-August 2025.
• The next meeting of the newly constituted USBF Investment Committee is expected to take place in September 2025.

Northern Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.