Board Member with Legal Experience

The Organisation: 

St. Helena’s Childcare Centre strives to provide a high-quality childcare service for children and their families living in the Finglas area. We offer a range of affordable childcare options to enable parents to avail of educational, training and work opportunities. We provide a holistic curriculum for children that merges all areas of their life and development and allows each child to reach their full potential. 

The Role: 

St. Helena’s Childcare Centre is seeking a board member with legal expertise.   

Role Requirements and Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Advise and guide the board on legal aspects relating to the organisation and pertaining to best practice. 

• Input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation. 

Skills and Experience Required: 

• A qualified solicitor or barrister who has practiced in Ireland.   

• Expertise in the areas of governance in Ireland would be an advantage. 

• Must be available to attend board meetings, and committee meetings as required. 

• Experience in the voluntary/not-for-profit sector or childcare field in Ireland would be welcomed. 

• Previous board experience is desirable. 

• Alignment with the mission and values of the organisation. 

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. 

Board Meetings: 

There are a minimum of six board meetings a year. Meetings run approximately 1.5 hours in duration and are held in-person at St Helena’s Childcare Centre, Finglas, Dublin 11.  There will be an opportunity to review the board meetings schedule.  

Subcommittees: 

Subcommittees meet as required.