Marketing Trustee

The Organisation:  

We’re a charity, a social enterprise, an all-island of Ireland business – with a mission. To create a world-class community finance system that works tirelessly towards ensuring that positive social impact is felt – not just dreamt. 

And we’re getting there. 

Ever since we first opened our doors, in 1995,  we’ve worked with capital providers & clients to help see the change and make the change, across the Voluntary, Community and  Social Enterprise sector. 

Today we’re the most progressive social finance provider on the island of Ireland, with a footprint in every community on the island. 

But there’s still more to be done. 

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 

The Role:  

Community Finance Ireland are seeking a Trustee with expertise in Marketing to assist the charity build brand awareness.   

Essential Criteria: 

• A marketing professional with a demonstrated track record in building brand awareness, developing comprehensive marketing strategies, and expertise in their implementation and monitoring. 

• Proficiency in digital marketing to enhance brand visibility and reach. 

• Ability to guide the board in creating a strategic roadmap for brand awareness, while actively engaging and aligning them throughout the process. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Professional experience or board-level involvement in the not-for-profit, charitable, or community development sectors. 

• Understanding of a social impact-driven ethos is an asset. 

• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the charity. 

Board Meetings: 

Currently there will be 6 board meetings per year. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month (10.30 – 12.30), every two months.  AGM usually held after June Board meeting. 

Member expected to join 2 Subcommittees matched to specific skills and requirements. This trustee will be expected to join the Marketing Committee. 

Meetings are conducted in a Hybrid model, virtually, and in physical locations in both Northern Ireland (Belfast) and the Republic of Ireland. 

Board meetings generally last 1.5 hr but scheduled for 2 hours.