Director with Financial Experience

County Roscommon Women's Network CLG; Connacht; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity organization in County Roscommon is seeking a new female board member with financial expertise. The role involves overseeing management operations, attending minimum six board meetings and joining subcommittees. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to guide women's voices in the community. Interested candidates should contact the RWN Manager or email their CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Commitment to attend a minimum of six board meetings a year.
• Willingness to engage with subcommittees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and operation of the RWN company and charity.
• Participate in board and subcommittee meetings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strategic and/or community development mindset

Finance professional qualification and working experience

Previous board experience

Identifying and leveraging the strengths of others

Experience of Finance in the NGO sector

Job description

Board member with Financial Experience

Max Hours: 2 hours monthly

Roscommon Women's Network (RWN) are seeking to recruit a new female board member with accountancy / finance experience. This role will involve overseeing the management and operation of the RWN company and charity. This will involve attending a minimum of six board meetings a year. RWN has a county-wide remit, therefore, our board meetings will alternate between Roscommon town and Castlerea. We also facilitate access to meetings virtually.

We would be very happy to hear from any woman living in County Roscommon who would have an interest in guiding the work of RWN.

In RWN we meet women where they are at. We encourage women’s voices and support them to be heard and heeded. RWN creates space for women to network in friendly, safe, comfortable and non-threatening environments. We reach out to all women, knowing the importance of being culturally appropriate and accepting of women’s diverse experience. We celebrate the unique contribution of all women as we grow in confidence and build momentum to be involved and take up leadership in our communities.

For more information on the work of RWN, please visit www.rwn.ie or www.CycleUp.ie or find us on social media by searching Roscommon Women’s Network or CycleUp.

Skills:

• Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic and/or community development mindset with ability to provide structured financial oversight
• Finance professional qualification and working experience
• Previous board desirable, but not essential
• Identifying and leveraging the strengths of others
• Experience of Finance in the NGO sector and awareness of the requirements of the Charity Regulator Code of Conduct is desirable.

Sub Committee Meetings:

All trustees are encouraged to join at least one sub committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit. There are currently four committees which convene in person and/or online, usually holding three meetings per year. Committee meetings last for c.1 hour. The current committees are:

• Finance & Audit Sub Committee
• Corporate Governance Sub Committee
• HR Sub Committee
• Risk Management Sub committee

Overall, it is anticipated that a board member will spend approximately 4 days per year on work for RWN. This will include attendance at board meetings, board subcommittee meetings, the AGM, and potentially one annual board/service away day a year. Board members will also be expected to undertake training in matters relating to their role as a director and charity trustee.

If you are looking for a rewarding role that contributes to the leadership and guidance of a charity, please consider applying for this role. Being involved in a local charity you will have an opportunity to work with a committed and experienced board, staff and volunteers while also having a sense of satisfaction in making a real difference to the lives of women and their families in the County Roscommon and surrounding areas.

For more information or to apply please call Nora Fahy, RWN Manager on 086 8099154 or email your CV or just a brief outline of your experience to [e-mail]