Charity Trustee & Board Member

FirstLight supports bereaved parents and families across Ireland. Find out about our work here: FirstLight

We are seeking to recruit Charity Trustee & Board member with to join our dynamic Board. This position is a voluntary role, and we are seeking an energetic and dedicated person with an interest in the values and objectives of our organisation. You will work with the Board and a staff team helping to provide strategic direction to our work.

We are developing a new Strategic & Business development plan and we are seeking to strengthen our Board in 2025 to support the governance on our ambitious plans for development. This will include our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with fellow Trustees and the staff team to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive development strategy aligned with FirstLight’s vision and goals.
• Have an empathy with FirstLight’s mission and objectives and a values-driven approach to work based on integrity and service.
• Possess the experience and skills necessary to guide the development of FirstLight in pursuit of the organisation’s mission.
• Commit to comply with the duties of a Director of FirstLight as set out in Statement of Directors’ Responsibility and fulfil the responsibilities of a Charity Trustee as described by the Charities Regulator

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send your expression of interest to Jennifer McCarthy Flynn at ceo@firstlight.ie