Overview
Foscadh Housing is a national approved housing body committed to providing safe, secure, and affordable homes for those most in need.
Alongside housing delivery, we support the development of inclusive, thriving, and sustainable communities.
Founded in **** in response to a shortage of quality, affordable housing, Foscadh Housing now manages 145 homes nationwide, supporting families, individuals, older people, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.
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Role Overview
Foscadh Housing is seeking to recruit a
voluntary Board Director (Trustee)
to strengthen the governance, oversight, and strategic direction of the organisation.
The Board is particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Public policy or legal expertise
Finance, audit, or risk management
Change management or organisational transformation
Human resources / people and culture, including employment law or workforce strategy
Local to Co.
Louth would be an advantage for signing of legal documentation
This is a non-executive, unpaid role.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the strategic leadership and long-term sustainability of Foscadh Housing
Provide oversight, challenge, and support to senior management
Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management
Act in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries
Uphold and promote the values and mission of Foscadh Housing
Skills And Experience Required
Professional experience in policy, legal, finance, HR, or change management, ideally at a senior or strategic level
Strong understanding of governance, risk, and accountability, or the ability to develop this quickly
Ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement, and contribute to board-level decision-making
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to contribute independently while working collaboratively
Commitment to the values and mission of Foscadh Housing and to acting in the public interest
Previous board or trustee experience is desirable but not essential.
Trustee Duties
In line with the Charities Act, Trustees are required to:
Comply with the charity's governing document and relevant legislation
Ensure the charity operates for the public benefit and within its charitable purpose
Act with reasonable care, skill, and diligence
Safeguard and manage the assets of the charity
Time Commitment
Board Meetings: There will be six board meetings a year.
Meetings are held in-person but can be attended via Zoom as necessary.
In-person meetings take place at The City North Hotel and at Foscadh Housing's offices in Drogheda, Co Louth.
Meetings are typically held in the evenings, starting at 4pm and last approximately two hours.
Committee Meetings: There are two board committees: the Audit Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and the Development Mergers Acquisitions Committee (DMAC).
The committees meet four times a year.
Trustees are expected to join one of the two committees.
Equality and Diversity
Foscadh Housing is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
Candidates with lived experience relevant to housing or social inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply.
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