The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny (GSCK) is located in Kilkenny city and works with homeless men, women, families and those atrisk of becoming homeless, across seven counties including Kilkenny. Established in 1990, we offer emergency accommodation, transitional housingand resettlementservices with the aim of returning people to sustained, independentliving.
The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny provides emergency services, housing and homeless prevention supports and works closely with its sister organisation Tar Isteach Housing to provide longer term housing. We share a common value structure, some shared resources and staff and operate through an MOU between both organisations.
We employ a collaborative approach to deliver our services, and partner with several voluntary agencies and local authorities to cooperatively create solutions to homelessness
We are building a dynamic and committed board to help grow our organisation and guide our mission in supporting those experiencing homelessness in the areas where we have a presence.
We are seeking a new board member to join our board who has recent and relevant experience and knowledge in Property Management. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is strategic, passionate about community, housing solutions and interested in co-creating innovative approaches to delivering our services to those most in need.
Prior board experience is very welcome but not essential. We value diverse voices and experiences that reflect the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from demographics that are not represented on our board presently.
Required Skills:
1. An understanding of leadership as a director with insight into governance and strategy.
2. An operational understanding of the Not-For-Profit sector
3. An understanding of the contribution that organisations such as The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny make to social and affordable housing delivery in Ireland.
4. A strong commitment to assisting in the growth of the organisation and a focus on contributing to building strong governance controls.
5. Strong, insightful business skills and an ability to understand the interplay between complex corporate governance issues, service delivery, legality and risk.
6. Property Management: The property management board member will have a significant prior experience or exposure to the management of property, ideally in the not-for-profit sector and will assist with guidance on the successful management of the housing stock managed and owned by the charity.
7. Governance and housing compliance leadership: as a valued member of the board, you will advise on best practice in terms of the correct legal management of properties owned by the charity. You will have a responsibility for advising on safety compliance, audit and inspection readiness and compliance with all rental and statutory guidelines for tenants in line with current and future legislative requirements.
8. Strategic property management advice: You will use your acumen to advise on property acquisition, property asset turn, profitability, maintenance cycles and future investment strategy.
9. Board Experience: While prior board experience is not necessary, experience of interacting at board level would be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide critically important input to the strategic growth of The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny and contribute meaningfully to grow our organisation into one which is innovative, financially secure, ethically grounded, legally sound and demonstrates robust and best-in-class corporate governance.
2. Be prepared to work for a commitment of 3 years and contribute to sub -committees as required.
3. Ensure The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny complies with relevant legal requirements in terms of how we acquire, manage and rent our property stocks both for our organisation and for our stakeholders, funders and regulatory partners.
4. Ensure compliance with the Charity Regulator's Governance Code, AHBRA and NQSF standards.
5. Ensure the organisation is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
6. Assist in developing and monitoring legally sound, effective property management strategies for The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny.
7. Assist in developing and monitoring internal property management systems that are transparent and accountable to stakeholders and funders.
8. Provide general expertise and guidance on all matters relating to property management.
9. Demonstrate an ability to comply with the charity’s governing documents.
10. Help ensure that the charity is complying with its charitable purpose.
What You’ll Gain
1. Meaningful Effort with Purpose: Directly influence the growth of our organisation improving the lives of men, women and children who are experiencing the trauma of homelessness.
2. Professional Growth: You will learn from a diverse group of trustees from all walks of life who are interested in collaborating with other people to make a real difference. You will gain significant problem-solving skills, you will learn how to balance corporate governance, ethical choices and strategic thinking. You will gain experience of working with others on sub- committees and on specific boards.
3. Community Growth: You will be part of a team creating visible community growth and engagement and will make a difference in every project you work on.
Board Meeting Commitment
The time commitment is one 1-hour board meeting every six weeks with attendance remotely or in person in Kilkenny. The appointees would join the main board and also participate on relevant sub-committees according to preference and skillset. There is a minimum of 7 meetings per year.
Further Information
If you're excited about working to end homelessness and to build our organisation into a force for good we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us with a short statement of interest and your resume or LinkedIn profile. If you require any further information regarding this board vacancy, please contact the CEO Noel Sherry: noel@kvha.ie
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