Trustee

Reach Deaf Services wishes to engage voluntary directors who will play an active role in assisting the organisation achieve its purpose.  

As a director, your role is to provide leadership to the company within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enables risk to be assessed and managed.  

 In contributing to the effective governance of the organisation you will also be asked to sit on one of five Board Sub-Committees. The current Sub-Committees include: 

• Finance, Audit and Risk Committee 

• Governance, Strategy and Organisational Development Committee  

• Safeguarding, Welfare and Protection Committee  

• HR Committee  

• Communications Committee  

 The Board is assisted in its role by the CEO and the Executive Senior Management Team which is comprised Financial Controller, Head of Adult Services, Head of Support Services, IT Manager, Property and Facilities Manager and HR Manager. 

Competency & Skills Required for the Role 

Given the services and supports offered by Reach Deaf Services on behalf of the HSE and the governance and compliance landscape within which Reach Deaf Services operates, it is imperative that the Board has the skills, competencies and behaviours required to ensure effective governance and oversight.  

Reach Deaf Services is currently seeking a director with knowledge and subject matter expertise in the area of financial management.

Perspective board members are encouraged to apply for this role with the requirement that they can demonstrate both the relevance of their skills and experience. The person appointed will demonstrate a genuine commitment to Reach Deaf Services ethos and vision. The successful candidate will ideally have the skills and attributes detailed below.  

Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Deaf Culture are a key part of how our services are provided. Board members are encouraged to learn ISL with classes being provided by the organisation.  

In addition, the following skills and competencies are provided as a general guide to perspective candidates and are indicative of the more general skills required for effective governance.      

Ability & willingness to challenge and probe 

Integrity & high ethical standards 

Common sense & sound judgement 

Understanding of effective decision-making processes 

Willingness & ability to devote time and energy to the role 

Team Player/Collaborative 

Interpersonal skills 

Active Listening skills 

Good communication skills  

Willingness to share knowledge and Experience through coaching and or mentoring  

Candidates should have one or more of the following governance competencies (place after Behavioural Competencies):  

 Governance Competencies 

Previous Director Experience  

Financial literacy  

Strategic thinking/planning from a Governance perspective  

Risk Management from a Governance perspective 

Compliance/Legal knowledge