The Role
The Nomination, Employment and Remuneration Committee is a Standing Committee of the Centre responsible for: advising the Board and General Meeting on the appointment of Board and Audit Committee members; advising the Board on the appointment of the Executive Director; and, advising the Board on employment policies and remuneration of staff.
The ICEL seeks applications for appointment as Chairperson and members of the NER Committee. A vacancy in the role of Chairperson arises due to the retirement of Brian Doherty, who had served on the Board since 1999. Vacancies in the membership arise due to an intention to increase the number of members to increase expertise in employment law and human resources.
The Chairperson and Members of the NER Committee are volunteers, and are not members of the Board or Charity Trustees.
The NER Committee meetings occur biannually.
Responsibilities
Chairperson vacancy - The Chair is responsible for leading the NER Committee in ensuring that appropriate procedures and best practices are put in place for appointment processes, and for providing assurance to the Board on the adequacy of the employment policies and practices of the Centre. The Chair’s responsibilities include chairing the meetings of the NER Committee, assisted by the Secretary to the NER Committee and by the Executive Director. The Chair plays a key role in the Centre's governance, and will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and the charitable purposes of the Centre.
Membership vacancy – The Committee seeks experience in employment law, human resource management, and in the governance of public bodies, charities or companies. It is expected that new members will assist in review of employment policies and in the selection and interview of charity trustees.
Desirable skills
Professional experience in law, governance, senior business management, a senior level in the public service or equivalent governance experience;
Professional experience in employment law, human resources or at a senior level in organisations with experience of employment, management or recruitment processes;
A professional qualification in law or governance;
Experience in advising charities on compliance;
Experience as a charity trustee, a committee member, school governorship or similar voluntary role;
Interest or experience in matters related to the European Union and/or the Council of Europe.
General duties of a Committee Member
Comply with the Centre’s governing document;
Ensuring the Centre is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit;
Acting in the best interest of the Centre;
Act with Reasonable Care and Skill.
Time Commitment
(1) Total – Inclusive of meetings, the expected time commitment for the Committee Chairperson is approximately 1 day per quarter; and, for Committee members, approximately 0.5 days per six months.
NB It is not expected that members of the NER Committee play a role in or attend other voluntary activities of the Centre (in particular events in EU and Human Rights law), although this would be welcome.
(2) Board, Committee and General Meetings – Committee members are required to attend on 2 days annually, for meetings of 1.5 hours: an annual meeting to review the employment contracts and company policies, usually held in October; and, a meeting (which may be replaced by Written Resolution) to advise on appointments to Board and other positions. Dates of meetings may change to suit Board members.
The Committee Chairperson may attend the 4 Board meetings held per annum, but will have an obligation only to attend those Board and General meetings dealing with the nomination of Board or other appointments.
All Committee members are also welcome to attend the AGM and the 2 Advisory Council meetings per year.
(3) Timings of meetings – The timing of Committee meetings is by agreement.
(4) Forum of meetings – Committee meetings are typically held online.
(5) Method of communication – Work of Committee members is flexible and will mostly be conducted by email: liaison between volunteers may take place outside office hours; liaison with staff may take place during office hours.
Term
The Chairperson and Members of the NER Committee will be appointed from 28th September 2026 or such other date as may be agreed.
The Chairperson will be appointed for a Term of 3 years. The other Committee members will be appointed for a period up to the next AGM, with the possibility of a renewal for further renewal periods of 1 year.
Diversity
The ICEL is committed to diversity in appointments to the Board and Committees, in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, the inclusion of members of the legal professions and those involved in legal education, geography in terms of residence or place of business on the island of Ireland (including both legal jurisdictions). The Nomination, Employment and Remuneration Committee has been asked to have regard to the skills and diversity on the Board and Committees and to recommend appointments, where possible, on the basis of bringing the Board and Committees towards gender balance.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted via Boardmatch or emailed to recruitmenticel@gmail.com. They should be received on or by 26th June 2026 and will be treated strictly in confidence. It is intended interviews will take place in the week beginning 20th July 2026.
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