Finance Board Member

The Organisation: 

Restorative Justice Services is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and a registered charity based in Dublin that works restoratively with people affected by crime.   

We are one of the Community Based Organisations that receives funding from the Irish Probation Service to deliver restorative justice programmes and interventions in Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare. Our interventions focus on meeting the needs of victims of crime whilst challenging the behaviour of those who offend.  

We work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory organisations, such as an Garda Siochana, community groups and victims’ organisations to achieve our goals.  

For more information: Home - Restorative Justice 

The Role 

Restorative Justice Services is seeking a Finance Board Member to join the board.    

Role requirements and key responsibilities of the Finance Board Member include: 

• Advising and guiding the board on financial matters and compliance. 

• A willingness to act as Chair of a relevant sub-committee as required.  

• Ensure that Restorative Justice Services is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit. 

Skills and Experience Required: 

• Must be a fully qualified accountant. 

• Must have governance experience either as a non-executive or executive director/trustee, or reporting to the board at a senior level. 

• Must have previous sub-committee experience, preferably as Chair. 

• Be prepared to serve an initial three-year term and be open for standing for a second three-year term 

• Must be available to attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings as required, including in-person meetings as required. 

• Must be residing in the Republic of Ireland. 

• A deep appreciation and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is desirable. 

• Not for profit, charitable or community development experience professionally or on a board would be an advantage. 

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee  

• 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: 

Board meetings are held approximately 6 times a year from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. 

Meetings are generally held online on a Wednesday.  One to two meetings per year may be in-person meetings in Dublin city centre, including the AGM.  

Subcommittees: 

There are two board subcommittees:  HR & Governance and Finance, Risk & Audit. 

Subcommittee meetings are held between board meetings and/or as required. 

All board members are expected to join a board subcommittee.