Trustee with PR & Comms Experience

The Role:

Safetynet Primary Care is seeking  new board members including someone with expertise in PR and Communications.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about the charity’s values and work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the organisation’s integrity.
• Advocate for and communicate the charity’s vision, mission and values.
• Input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation.
• Provide advice and insights on aspects relating to PR and communications, including media engagement and reputation management. 
• Assist with the implementation of strategic plans.
• Adhere to exemplary governance standards.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A highly experienced practitioner in the area of PR, communications and reputation management.  
• Commitment to Vision, Mission and Values.
• Previous board experience would be an advantage.
• Leadership and strategic vision.  

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee:

• Comply with the charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Act in the best interest of the charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.
• Manage the assets of the charity.

Board Meetings:

A board and committee meeting schedule is provided annually with adequate notice for those attending.  

The board meets approximately four times a year. 

All board meetings are normally held in person in Safetynet Primary Care Head Office in Dublin 1 at 18:00 for a duration of c.2 hours.  Board members have the option to join online, however, in person attendance is preferred where possible.

Committee Meetings:

All trustees are encouraged to join at least one committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit.  There are currently five committees which convene online, usually holding four meetings per year depending on the committee. Committee meetings last for c.1 hour.  The current committees are:

• Finance & Audit Committee Sub Committee
• Clinical Governance Sub Committee
• HR Sub Committee
• Quality Standards & Research Sub Committee
• Fast Track Sub Committee (ad hoc)

Overall, it is anticipated that a board member will spend approximately 6 days per year on work for Safetynet This will include attendance at board meetings, board subcommittee meetings, the AGM, and potentially one annual board/service away day a year. Included are the consideration all relevant papers prior to each meeting

Based on annual board skills audit members will also be expected to undertake training in matters relating to their role as a director and charity trustee.