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Board Member with Marketing

The Organisation:  

Established in 2006, Nova Helpline trading as Connect Counselling is a freephone telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma, or neglect in Childhood. This organisation provides a vital support structure that often bolsters and eases the demand on other mental health support structures, such as the National Counselling Service, primary and secondary mental health services. Connect is an additional service to the HSE’s National Counselling Service which provides free face-to-face counselling for people who have suffered abuse, trauma or neglect in their childhood. Connect provides counselling services by telephone which may suit some people better. 

For more information: Free Telephone Counselling Service for Adults who saw Childhood Abuse 

Our board: About Us - Connect Counselling 

 

The Role:  

Nova Helpline are seeking a trustee with a Marketing background. If you have experience in this area and want to play a role in helping us, we’re keen to hear from you.   

 

General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee: 

  • Comply with the Charity’s governing document 

  • Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit 

  • Acting in the best interest of the charity 

  • Act with Reasonable Care and Skill 

  • Manage the assets of your charity 

 

General Responsibilities of a Marketing Trustee will include the following:  

  • To oversee the development and implementation of an integrated strategic marketing plan to advance awareness of the organisation to a variety of audiences to enable it to fulfil its mission and aims.   

 

  • Assist with the development of a digital marketing strategy that will allow the organisation to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with a broader range of people who may require the organisation’s services.   

 

 Role requirements: 

  1. Marketing Expertise 

The marketing trustee should have a professional background in marketing, a focus on digital marketing would be advantageous. 

  1. Availability for the Role 

The role of marketing trustee requires approximately 2 hours a month. The successful candidate would be able to guarantee the time commitment required for the role. 

  1. A commitment to Nova Helpline’s mission 

An appreciation for supporting survivors of childhood abuse and neglect as well as an interest in mental health services. 

  1. Board Experience 

Board experience and an understanding of Not-For-Profit sector is advantageous but not essential for this role. 

 

Board Meetings:   

There will be 5 meetings a year, in addition to an AGM. Meetings are held in person and are held at the HSE office in Ormond Quay, Dublin. Meetings typically take place on a Monday from 10am to 12pm. 

 

Subcommittee meetings: 

There are three subcommittees, Finance, Strategic Planning and Human Resources. Trustees are invited to join the subcommittees where relevant to their specific skill set. Committee meetings may be held in person or online when required to meet.  

 

This is a voluntary role for which renumeration is not applicable.