Board Secretary | 12 Month Contract The Client: Our client, a leading public sector body, is currently seeking to recruit a Board Secretary to join their organisation on a contract basis for a 12-month period.
The Role: The Board Secretary will be responsible for supporting the effective governance and operation of the Board and its Committees in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
Reporting to the Chairperson, the Board Secretary will be responsible for ensuring timely preparation and distribution of agendas and Board papers, attends meetings, records accurate minutes and actions, and maintains appropriate records and document retention.
Key responsibilities include: Preparing agendas in collaboration with the Chairperson Coordinating, distributing, and archiving Board papers and minutes Ensuring timely communication of draft minutes and action logs Tracking and following up on Board actions Providing governance advice to the Chairperson and Board Supporting the induction and mentoring of new Board members Maintaining the register of disclosed interests in line with policy The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong communication skills and a commitment to governance excellence, confidentiality, and compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.
Requirements: Educated to Degree level in relevant field (or equivalent qualification) Previous experience working in a Board Secretary role, ideally in the public sector or corporate secretarial department In-depth knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies Effective communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of an on/off site team environment, self-manage and prioritise daily workload Strong technical and IT skill with a high level of proficiency with MS Office programs, including Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint In Return: Competitive salary - €80,000 - €100,000 Hybrid work pattern 12 month contract with the possibility of extension WHY STAFFLINE RECRUITMENT IRELAND?
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