Trustee with Finance experience

Wicklow Democratic School; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ireland seeks a Treasurer to oversee financial management and governance. The role involves strategic decision-making and reporting at Board meetings. Ideal candidates will have professional experience in finance, demonstrate high governance standards, and share enthusiasm for the school's ethos. Board meetings occur quarterly, with some held remotely.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in finance, accounting, or investment.
• Desirable: Previous board experience.
• Commitment to governance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to Board decision-making and strategic planning.
• Present annual financial statements at AGM.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic insight

Governance standards

Collaborative spirit

Education

Professional qualification in finance or accounting

Job description

Wicklow Democratic School was established in 2016 by parents seeking an educational alternative. Our organisation’s main object is the provision of education for children aged 5 - 18 in an environment that fully supports the freedom of each individual for self‑initiated, self‑motivated and self‑regulated learning; providing a curriculum determined by the interests of students supported by facilitators and in which equal status shall be given to all pursuits; allowing the opportunities and responsibilities of governing the school to be shared among students and staff.

The WDS community has built a culture of respect and restorative conflict resolution, and all students receive personalised support to support them balance their mental and emotional wellbeing with pursuing their educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Lead forecasting and propose updates to the school’s financial model as needed
• Present annual financial statements at the AGM and provide updates at Board meetings
• Ensure effective financial controls, risk management, and governance systems are in place and followed
• Contribute to Board decision‑making and long‑term strategic planning
• Liaise with key stakeholders including staff, other trustees, and auditors

Please note that this role does not involve day‑to‑day financial admin tasks; the role as Board Trustee is focused on oversight and reporting of financial matters.

Collectively

The Treasurer will help shape the overall governance and strategy of Wicklow Democratic School. This is likely to include:

• Setting overall strategy, with the aim of continuing the growth of the school and guarding against risk
• Supporting school staff
• Ensuring that the school complies with all relevant legislation

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have professional experience in finance, accounting, or investment (a professional qualification is desirable)
• Are committed to high standards of governance and accountability
• Are enthusiastic about Wicklow Democratic School and its ethos
• Bring both strategic insight and a collaborative spirit to Board discussions
• Previous board experience is a plus, but motivation and engagement toward the charity’s best interest is essential.

Board meetings

The Board of Trustees meets quarterly. There may sometimes be Extraordinary General Meetings. The Charity’s AGM is held at the end of January. Meetings are held remotely and in‑person.

While the school’s location is North‑Wicklow we will consider any suitable candidates from surrounding counties.

For applications, please apply here on Board Match or further enquiries please contact Noelle at 0879909482