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Governance

The Organisation:

Dublin 8 Community Education Centre (D8CEC) provides second-chance education and lifelong learning opportunities to over 450 adults each year.

Our courses respond to the needs of the adult community in Dublin 8 and surrounding areas. We keep our students central to our work and ensure our programmes, tutors and learning environment are the best they can possibly be.

Our Mission Statement is: “It’s never too late to learn”.

In our Community Education Centre, the adults of our community have access to a quality, learner-centred education in a welcoming and caring environment. At all times, the learner will be at the centre of the learning process and will be supported in an atmosphere of respect, understanding and trust. We recognise the importance of helping learners acquire self-confidence through the educational process. We commit ourselves to quality work and proper accreditation

The Role:

D8CEC is seeking a trustee with a Governance background. If you have experience in this area, are self-motivated and interested in taking an active role to help us carry out our mission, we’re keen to hear from you. 

General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee

  • Ensuring compliance with the charity’s governing documents
  • Ensuring the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
  • Acting with reasonable care and skill in the best interest of the charity
  • Ensuring responsible management of the assets of the charity

General Responsibilities of a Governance Trustee will include the following:

  • Ensuring the charity adheres to best practices in relation to the proper governance of the charity’s activities
  • Advising on corporate governance developments pertinent to the activities of the charity
  • Contributing with insight to the strategic direction of the charity
  • Assisting with the creation of strategic plans, as necessary, which will comply with current legislation and governance best practice

Desirable skills:

  • Have a Corporate Governance or Legal qualification. Knowledge of areas such as Company and Charity Law would be an advantage.
  • Have good knowledge of the Charities Regulator Governance Code.
  • Have the time, interest and the commitment to fulfil the role.
  • Have a desire to implement the highest standards of governance.
  • Have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working as part of a team.

Board Meetings

The board meets once a quarter on a hybrid basis with the in-person element held on location in D8CEC premises. Typically, meetings occur at morning time, but this is flexible. The successful candidate will be expected to join at least one sub-committee and attend sub-committee meetings in addition to board meetings. It is expected that sub-committee meetings will be held online.