Board Member – Compliance & Risk, HR & Team Development

Purpose: Safeguard organisational governance, policy frameworks, and team development as GORM scales its nonprofit operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee HR policies, employment law compliance, and duty of care frameworks
• Challenge organisational policies and processes for risk and accountability
• Support board and leadership on governance best practice
• Monitor safeguarding, data protection, and regulatory compliance
• Mentor team development and organisational culture

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• HR director, compliance officer, or governance professional with nonprofit experience
• Knowledge of Irish employment law and charity governance
• Understanding of safeguarding, data protection, and risk management in mission-driven organisations
• Ability to translate complex compliance into practical policy
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive team practices

Ideal Characteristics:

• Organised systems thinker with attention to detail
• Comfortable being the "challenging friend" on policy and culture
• Invested in supporting team wellbeing alongside accountability