Board Member with experience in Law Expertise and Governance
Eventing Ireland is looking for a voluntary director to join our organisation, which is currently transitioning from a Register of Friendly Societies to a CLG. The position will be a co-opt position and the successful candidate would be required to carry out the normal duties associated with being a Board member in line with the Eventing Ireland Handbook. Eventing Ireland is currently implementing the Sports Governance Code.
Skills Required
- a Board member with expertise in Governance and/or Legal expertise. If you have experience in these areas and want to play a role in our company, we would be very keen to hear from you.
- ideally the candidate will have an understanding and an appreciation of the voluntary sector
- have a desire to implement the highest standards of governance.
- ensuring compliance with the Sports Governance Code.
- developing and monitoring effective risk management strategies.
- developing and monitoring internal systems that are transparent and accountable to stakeholders.
- providing general expertise on all matters relating to corporate governance and Law.
- prior experience preferable of operating at board/senior management level.
- commitment to the constitution of Eventing Ireland.
- Knowledge or experience in working with sporting organisations is an advantage
To take on this opportunity, you must have a record of accomplishment, at a senior level in your field and ideally, but not necessarily, have previous experience as a Board Director, with the insights to support the General Manager, Management Committee and the Board of Eventing Ireland in implementing the vision, mission and values of the organisation. Full training will be given in the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board.
Commitment
Board meetings are held approximately 8 times a year with the addition of the AGM during February or March. The meetings are a combination of online and in person (in Newbridge) and take around 3 hours, starting at 6pm. All directors must have the time to commit to fulfil the role.
Eventing Ireland is the national governing body of the sport of Eventing, which is an Olympic equestrian discipline consisting of three phases (dressage, show jumping and cross country) done in one day, where men and women compete equally.
Must be resident in Ireland
Term of Office
The appointment will be for a period of up to a total of three years. A further term of three years may be an option.
Support and Training
All new board members are offered a formal induction and provided with access to all relevant policies, procedures, financial data and the Board handbook. The Chair of the Board and other Board members will be available for support and advice.
To comply with current governance of the gender equality, 40% of one gender must be represented
How to apply
Please send your letter of interest along with your CV to email alison@eventingireland.com by noon on Friday 2 May
