Board Member with HR Expertise

The Organisation:

Dublin Simon Community provides services to over 7,600 people and families each year across Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We provide a full continuum of care: outreach, emergency accommodation, treatment, counselling and recovery services for people experiencing homelessness with addiction, and long-term supported housing for those who need ongoing help.

We also offer independent housing units, tenancy support and homelessness prevention services, resettlement support for those moving on, and education and employability programmes that help people rebuild their lives. This equated to 1,570 people for whom we made home a reality. It’s only by combining crisis intervention with long-term solutions that we can break the cycle of homelessness.

Website:         www.dubsimon.ie

Board:             Meet Our Team – Dublin Simon Community

The Role:

Dublin Simon Community is seeking a board member with HR expertise who will also be a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Advise and guide the board on HR matters, best practice and all aspects pertaining to HR and employment.
• Evaluate and monitor the adequacy of HR policies and procedures and ensure that the organisation is compliant with best practice.
• Membership of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

   

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong professional HR experience at a very senior level (HR Director/Senior Manager/HR Business Partner/HR Consultant) within an organisation of a similar scale as Dublin Simon Community.
• Thorough knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to give well-considered advice to the board.
• A deep commitment to our Vision, Mission and Values and high standards of governance.
• Strong communication, judgment and strategic thinking.
• The successful candidate must be able to guarantee the time commitment required.
• Experience in the homelessness, health or social care sectors would be welcomed but is not essential.

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Board Member:

• Comply with the charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Act in the best interest of the charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.
• Manage the assets of your charity.

Time Commitment:

Board Meetings:

There are seven board meetings a year, including the AGM.  Board meetings are in person in Dublin city centre, except for the July meeting which is held online.  They typically take place on a Thursday from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm.  

Committees:

The Nomination & Remuneration Committee meetings take place online on Monday evenings from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. 

Additional Time Commitments:

• Annual Board Evaluation Day in Q4. 
• Invitation to attend Dublin Simon events including annual review launch.
• AGM (in person).
• Opportunity to visit services.