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Trustee with Human Resources Experience

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Board Member (Trustees)
The primary responsibility of trustees is to provide the organisation with strategic leadership and maintain a governance perspective to ensure it is well managed and administered, and resources are used appropriately.

Statutory Responsibilities

The statutory duties of a trustee:

  • Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations
  • Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
  • Ensure resources are used exclusively in pursuance of the organisation’s objects
  • Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
  • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
  • Protect and manage the charity’s property and ensure proper investment of funds
  • Participate in the appointment of the General Manager
  • Ensure the Board operates effectively by:
    • Contributing to strategic direction and monitoring plans
    • Evaluating performance and holding the General Manager accountable
    • Ensuring financial stability and acting on monitoring information
    • Defining management boundaries
    • Supporting the General Manager in carrying out decisions
    • Reviewing the performance of the General Manager and the Board annually
    • Representing the Board’s agreed position publicly
  • Act in the best interests of the organisation at all times
  • Respect confidentiality in line with governance and data protection policies
  • Work collaboratively and avoid pursuing personal or sectional interests

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide advice on HR policies, employment law compliance, and best practice in people management
  • Support the development of effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for staff and volunteers
  • Advise on grievance handling
  • Ensure the organisation has appropriate safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies in place and that these are implemented
  • Offer guidance on creating a positive organisational culture that supports staff wellbeing and productivity

Other Duties

  • Scrutinising Board papers
  • Leading discussions on HR and people-related matters
  • Providing expertise on organisational change and staff structures
  • Advising on the people implications of new initiatives and projects

Time Commitment
The Board meets at least 6 times per year in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim. Trustees are required to attend at least 75% of meetings annually.

Remuneration
This post is unremunerated; however, essential travel and subsistence expenses are payable.

Trustee with Human Resources Experience

Published on 15.08.2025

Expires on 31.12.2025

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