Dance Cork Firkin Crane is seeking a Company Secretary to join our arts organisation’s board. This is a voluntary position that is a key supporting role for the Board of Trustees, ensuring good governance, compliance, and efficient administration.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with charity and company law, including filing annual returns.
2. Maintain registers of trustees, members, and interests.
3. Assist in planning board meetings, preparing agendas, and circulating documents.
4. Take accurate minutes and track board decisions.
5. Support the setup of AGMs, EGMs, and sub-committee meetings.
Additional Information:
– Meetings are mostly online but in-person meetings will be planned sometimes.
– Basic Computer/IT skills are necessary.
– No formal qualifications are required, but strong organisational and governance skills are essential. For more details see link to Charities Regulator Role Description.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should email a CV and a cover letter to secretary@firkincrane.ie.
The cover letter should state reasons for interest, relevant experience, agreement to a minimum 3-year post if successful, availability for interview 6.30pm-8.30pm Wednesday 5th March, and an introductory board meeting 6.30pm-8.30pm 19th March. Email subject heading ‘Company Secretary Application DCFC 2025’.
Final deadline for applications: Friday 28th Feb midnight.
A 20-minute interview slot will be arranged with successful applicants by COB Monday 3rd March.
The chairperson will offer the New Company Secretary role on or before 12th March.
Current Company Secretary will arrange an induction process with the candidate and attend the first meeting on 19th March as a handover date.
Interested? Get in touch today!
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