Trustee with Legal / Governance Expertise

Salesian Youth Enterprises CLG t/a Crinan Youth Project is seeking to recruit a new member of the board of directors with a focus on law and governance. The role involves playing an active role in the organisation’s governance and strategic direction, while taking a leading role on legal and governance matters.

Additional duties specific to the Law / Governance role:

1. Providing general expertise and advice on good governance, legal and regulatory compliance
2. Taking an active role in relevant sub-committees established by the board
3. Taking an active role in supporting CYP to establish all relevant and compliant governance policies and procedures

Person specification

The successful candidate will have professional experience and a successful track record of strategic leadership and governance.

Essential Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Understanding of good governance and experience of implementing good governance practice in the private, non-profit or public sector 
• Experience writing and/or reviewing governance policies and procedures
• 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 Dublin
• Recognition of the importance of supporting collective decisions
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to manage a wide variety of situations in a meeting and ensure that the outcomes are in the best interest of the organisation
• Commitment to the vision and mission of CYP

Desirable Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Legal background and qualification
• Experience of governance codes and the process involved in becoming compliant
• Board level experience in the non-profit sector
• Knowledge and experience of the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)
• Knowledge of the 2014 Companies Act
• Knowledge of the 2009 Charities Act

Time requirement

Approximately 8-10 hours per year for board meetings with additional time required to read papers and prepare in advance of each meeting, plus involvement in sub-committees and advisory roles. Some weeks there will be no time commitment, on other weeks, 1 – 2 hours may be asked of members.

Training

SYE t/a CYP encourage all board members to undertake training as part of their role. Training needs will be identified on an ad hoc basis, and also through a board review process.

Deadline for Applications – Monday 29th September 2025

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining their interest to gemma.collins@crinanyp.org

SYE t/a CYP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.