Leitrim Arts Development CLG trading as The Dock is seeking a Board Director with finance management expertise to provide leadership on financial oversight and risk.
The Board Director will support the Board to ensure that The Dock is financially sustainable and compliant with charity and company law, funder requirements, and the Charities Governance Code.
Time commitment: 6 meetings per year.
Term: 3‑year term.
The Board
The Dock is a registered charity governed by a Board of Directors.
We comply with the Charities Governance Code to work legally, ethically and sustainably, for the benefit of our stakeholders, including artists, communities, customers and visitors.
The Board continually seeks to improve governance standards and to promote transparency and accountability.
The Board is stable, balanced, and governance-strong, with a clear succession plan in place.
The current call for a Director follows a Board Skills Audit to future‑prove the organisation, and to plan the forthcoming transition to SORP accounts and to develop a policy for managing a legacy bequest.
Funding context
The Dock is funded by Leitrim County Council and The Arts Council of Ireland.
Operational costs are funded through an annual grant from Leitrim County Council approved on an annual basis by elected representatives following an annual report and submission of intent, in line with a Service Level Agreement.
The Artistic Programme is supported through a competitive application process administered annually by the Arts Council of Ireland.
Our community activities are largely funded by Creative Leitrim and Creative Ireland.
The Dock team manages grant applications and identifies relevant opportunities for additional fundraising to diversify our income streams for programming.
Key responsibilities
Governance and compliance
Ensure that financial management, reporting, and controls support the organisation's charitable purposes and public benefit.
Help ensure compliance with the Charities Act 2009, Companies Act obligations for CLGs, and reporting to the Charities Regulator and Companies Registration Office
Financial oversight and planning
Lead Board scrutiny of annual budgets, management accounts, cash‑flow forecasts and year‑end financial statements, explaining key issues and risks in accessible terms.
Work with the Treasurer and senior management to support medium‑and long‑term financial planning.
Internal financial controls and risk
Promote and review proportionate internal financial controls in line with Charity Regulator guidance.
Contribute to the charity's risk register, particularly around financial, regulatory, and funding risks, and ensure that mitigations are implemented and monitored.
Board contribution
Attend and actively participate in Board and Finance Subcommittee meetings, having read papers in advance.
Support the Board's own effectiveness by contributing to governance reviews, financial policy development, and trustee induction on finance matters.
Person specification
Essential
Significant experience in financial management, accounting, audit, or related fields.
Ability to interpret and explain financial information to non‑specialists.
Understanding of risk and internal control in organisations that manage public funds.
Desirable
Experience of charity finance, arts organisations, or other cultural/non‑profit bodies.
Familiarity with the Charities Governance Code and the legal duties of charity trustees.
Experience on a finance, audit or risk committee, or as Treasurer or similar officer.
Eligibility
Over 18 and not disqualified from acting as a company director or charity trustee.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the information below to Joanne Laws, Chairperson, at thedockboard@gmail.com
A short cover letter explaining why you wish to join the Board, how your financial management and governance experience meets the requirements of this role, and how you see the distinction between a strategic trustee role and an operational staff role.
A short résumé highlighting your professional finance, accounting, audit, risk or governance experience, relevant qualifications, and any previous charity, arts or community board roles.
The contact details for two referees (name, role, organisation, email and phone), at least one of whom can comment on your financial and governance judgement; referees will only be contacted after interview and with your consent.
A short note outlining any actual or potential conflicts of interest you may have in relation to Leitrim Arts Development CLG trading as The Dock and how these could be managed.
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