Laois Volunteer Centre: Director / Trustee Finance

Are you passionate about the value of volunteering and have a successful track record of strategic leadership and finance?

Membership on the board of the Laois Volunteer Centre is an exciting opportunity to help govern and guide the first Volunteer Centre in the county.

The Purpose of this Role

Laois Volunteer Centre, which is a registered charity, is looking for a director with a focus on finance. The role involves playing an active role in the organisation’s establishment as well as its governance and strategic direction, while taking a role on financial matters.

Support & Training
Laois Volunteer Centre has a budget set aside for board director training, and all board members are encouraged to undertake training as part of their new role. Training needs will be identified on an ad hoc basis, and also through a board review process.

Time Commitment
It is estimated at about 10 hours per year for board and committee meetings with additional time required to read papers and prepare in advance of each meeting, plus involvement in sub-committees and advisory roles.

What's in it for You? 
The role offers an opportunity for you to engage with and contribute to a new group of board members, with varied backgrounds and perspectives, to collectively set direction for the Volunteer Centre in Laois.

This is an opportunity for someone who shares our belief in the value of volunteering and the benefits of volunteering for all: the individual, the volunteer involving organisation and the wider society.

Essential Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities

• Minimum five years’ professional experience in a finance role, e.g. as an accountant, auditor or Finance Manager/Director in the private, non-profit or public sector 
• Strong financial and business acumen and the ability to understand complex financial issues and risk quickly
• Experience of strategic planning and service development
• An enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Understanding of the community and voluntary sector landscape in County Laois

Desirable Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have experience as a volunteer board level experience in the non-profit sector, or experience establishing a non-profit organisation in Ireland.

Residing in Laois 

• Closing date for applications: October 27 2026