About Us:
South Dublin County Partnership is a Local Development Company in South Dublin County Council area (Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan). We develop and deliver projects to tackle poverty and social exclusion in the area through working together with people, local groups, and partner organisations to address the issues that matter most.
Our values are underpinned and informed by a strong commitment to social justice and equality, embedded in the practice of community development, both as an area of work and a way to engage with people and groups.
Finances:
We are funded by several Government Departments and Statutory Bodies, including the Department of Social Protection, Department of Rural and Community Development, Department of Education, Department of Health, Health Service Executive, and South Dublin County Council, with an income of circa. €12m in 2024.
Team:
We have a staff team of 120 people who work across 14 locations in the region.
Governance:
SDCP declared full compliance with the Charity Regulatory Authorities Governance Code for the year 2023, and we have a level 1 Trusted Charities mark. We are governed by a Board of 12 - 16 voluntary Directors consisting of social partners, statutory agencies, and local community representatives, all of whom have extensive governance skills appropriate to this sector.
Time Requirements:
Board meetings take place eight times a year, in person, at a location in either Tallaght or Clondalkin, on Wednesday mornings from 8am – 10am. Each Board Committee (including HR Committee) meets 6 times per year. The HR Committee meetings are from 8:30am – 10:00am and can be attended in person or remotely.
Board Director and HR Committee Member:
The Board is looking for a director who has experience and expertise in HR management. The right applicant will contribute effectively as part of the board and will work with other board members to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
Some of the key requirements for this role include:
* Contributing HR expertise in HR planning and decision matters.
* Monitoring the development and implementation of HR and Organisational Development Strategies to support the organisation’s service planning.
* Contributing to the ongoing review of HR policies and practices of SDCP.
Term of Appointment:
The term for each board director is three (3) years, with a maximum of two terms.
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