2 October 2024
The Position: Board Member (Trustee & Director) with Finance Experience
The Board of Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups (“Carmichael”), in line with its succession plan, is seeking to recruit a new Board member with strong finance experience to join the Board in December 2024. The candidate should currently hold or have previously held a finance related role such as Financial Controller, Financial Accountant, Head of Finance or Auditor. The candidate should also have a very good understanding of, and interest in, the nonprofit sector.
The Board meets 8 times per year, 4 times online and 4 times in-person in Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. Board meetings are held 5pm-7pm on a Tuesday.
The new Board member will also be required to be a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance sub-committee, which meets online 7 times per year. The estimated time commitment of the Board member is 8-10 hours per month.
The initial term of office for Carmichael Board members is 3 years, with an opportunity to serve a second 3-year term subject to Board approval.
Carmichael is the leading provider of governance training and supports to nonprofits in Ireland and has an excellent reputation for the quality of the supports it provides. Carmichael’s Board members have an essential role to play in contributing to good governance, both in Carmichael itself and in the wider nonprofit sector.
To apply
Please send a CV of no more than 2 pages and a cover letter of no more than one page through Board Match or directly to diarmaid@carmichaelireland.ie before October 20th. Your application should detail any relevant finance, nonprofit and Board experience as well as what attracted you to this role. Please note that previous Board experience is not an essential requirement for this role.
Interviews are expected to take place online between 8pm and 9pm on Tuesday November 12th and between 9am and 12pm on Thursday November 14th.
For more information on the board vacancy or Carmichael, please contact the CEO, Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, at diarmaid@carmichaelireland.ie.
Carmichael particularly welcomes applications from those who may bring a different perspective to the board in terms of race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We recruit, train, and support Board members based on their experience, qualifications and abilities, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and we respect individuals’ dignity and worth. For assistance or accommodation inquiries, please reach out to diarmaid@carmichaelireland.ie.