Board Members - Voluntary

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rape Crisis Centre North East seeks voluntary board members to guide its strategic direction and operations. Candidates with backgrounds in legal, finance, human resources, or counselling are encouraged to apply. This rewarding position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Prior board experience is welcome but not essential.
• Commitment to values of equality, compassion, and survivor-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight in line with the organisation’s mission.
• Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings.
• Contribute to subcommittees or working groups as required.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Support the CEO and management team by offering expertise and guidance.
• Act as an ambassador for RCCNE within your professional networks.

Skills

Legal

Finance & Audit

Human Resources

Counselling

Job description

Servisource Recruitment are currently working with the Rape Crisis Centre North East (RCCNE) to recruit voluntary board members.

About the Organisation

The Rape Crisis Centre North East (RCCNE) provides essential and life-changing support services to survivors of sexual violence across the North East region. As part of its strategic development, RCCNE is seeking to strengthen its Board of Directors by inviting expressions of interest from committed professionals who share our values and vision for a safer and more supportive community.

The Opportunity

This is avoluntarybut highlyrewardingopportunity to contribute to an organisation delivering vital services to vulnerable individuals. As a Board Member, you will play a key role in guiding the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of RCCNE’s operations and development.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide strategic leadership and oversight in line with the organisation’s mission and objectives

· Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings (in person or virtually)

· Contribute to subcommittees or working groups as required

· Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

· Support the CEO and management team by offering expertise and guidance

· Act as an ambassador for RCCNE within your professional networks and community

Desired Background & Expertise

We are particularly seeking individuals with professional experience in the following areas:

· Legal

· Finance & Audit

· Human Resources / Governance

· Counselling / Mental Health Services

Prior board experience is welcome but not essential. A commitment to the values of equality, compassion, and survivor-centered care is crucial.

Selection Process

Expressions of interest should be submitted no later thanThursday, 15th August 2025.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to aface-to-face interviewas part of the formal selection process.

This recruitment is being managed byServisource Search and Selectionon behalf of the Rape Crisis Centre North East.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please submit a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying, along with your CV, to:

Aileen McCann [e-mail]

Confidentiality & Safeguarding

All expressions of interest will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Appointments to the board will be subject to reference checks and may require Garda vetting in line with best safeguarding practices.