Trustee with HR experience - HR Committee Member.

Board of Trustee 

Who we are:  MOVE Ireland (Men Overcoming Violent Emotions) is a national voluntary organisation working in the area of domestic violence.  The organisation supports the safety and wellbeing of women and their children who are experiencing violence / abuse in their intimate relationships.  The Choices programme is a group work intervention programme for men who perpetrate this violence and want to change their behaviour.  Full details of our service can be found at www.moveireland.ie

Benefits of volunteering: The benefits of volunteering as a Board Member of MOVE IRELAND includes the opportunity to gain skills and expertise at a senior level in the community sector and to support the future development of MOVE IRELAND’s growth and expansion.

Overall aim of the position:

Responsibilities:

• Act with integrity and upholding the interests of the organisation.
• Support sensible policy development.
• Commit to and support MOVE IRELAND’S vision, mission, values, and objectives.
• Attend Board meetings and participate in additional committee meetings as required.
• Shape the strategy of MOVE IRELAND including inputting to the strategic direction and bring experience of strategy formulation from other sectors.
• Ensure compliance with good governance documents.
• Promote effective management of organisational resources.
• Develop internal systems that are transparent and accountable to stakeholders.
• Support the planning and development of key activities.
• Attend training for Board members.

Skills:

Professional experience in a similar role, e.g., as a Board Member in the private, non-profit, or public sector

• Understanding of the community and voluntary sector landscape.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Strong Business/ HR/ Management skills
• Personable Skills
• Any other skill that would add value to our organisation.

Supports that you will receive:

• Initial induction and training
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Ongoing training opportunities

Screening Process:

• Informal Interviews
• Reference checks
• Review of Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Time Commitment

• Minimum of 2 years on the Board
• Preparation for Board meetings
• Attendance of Board meetings (every 6 weeks) optional via zoom
• Board Training (ad hoc)

If you are interested in joining MOVE IRELAND’S Board of Trustees, please email your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role to nationaladministrator@moveireland.ie If you have any questions, please contact our office on 065 6848689.

Thank you for your interest in MOVE IRELAND.