Current vacancies
Chief Executive Officer
A unique opportunity to be the voice of Northern Ireland’s most important industry has opened.
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) is seeking to appoint a dynamic and commercially focused Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead the voice of one of Northern Ireland food and drink: an industry that drives economic growth, innovation and sustainability across the region.
The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping policy, influencing government and representing the sector at the highest levels.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership to NIFDA, working closely with the Chair and Board to deliver on the organisation’s objectives and vision.
You will act as the leading advocate for Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, policymakers and industry partners.
For further information, please download the full job description and application form using the links below.
To apply for this role CVs, along with a short explanation as to how you meet the essential and desired criteria, should be sent by email to Norah Whittaker, HR Consultant at norahrw@btinternet.com by Friday 31 July 2026. Please also use this email address for any queries about the role. We expect to interview for the role late August. It would therefore be helpful if you could indicate any dates you are unavailable between 24 August and 4 September 2026.