Call for a General Trustee

Vacancy - Call for General Trustee

Photo Museum Ireland are seeking a new voluntary director to join our charity. The charity is embarking on a new 5 year strategy so the new board member will have an opportunity to engage in this exciting new phase of development. The successful candidate would be required to carry out the normal duties associated with being a board member in line with the Charity Governance Code and the Photo Museum Ireland board handbook and will provide input to the overall decision-making process of the working board.    

About Us
Photo Museum Ireland is a registered charity with a CLG company structure. We are kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Dublin City Council, Creative Ireland and other funding agencies as well as through self generated funds and philanthropy. Photo Museum Ireland is the leading voice for photography in Ireland. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic culture of photographic practice across a broad range of platforms. Established as ‘The Gallery of Photography’ in 1978 by John Osman, the organisation has grown to become one of Ireland’s most loved arts organisations. On 22 June 2022, we marked an important step in our development, changing our name to Photo Museum Ireland. Our programme of free exhibitions showcases the best of contemporary Irish and international photography. We provide sustained support for artists across the span of their careers and development programmes to bring their work to audiences nationally and internationally.  We encourage critical thinking and discussion on photography across our in-house, outreach and online channels - bringing arts experiences to all.   

Photo Museum Ireland is seeking to relocate to establish Ireland’s first world-standard space for contemporary photography. This will create a major new cultural attraction to showcase contemporary photography to international standards. 

General duties of a Charity Trustee include:

• Compliance with the Charity’s governing documents
• Ensuring the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
• Acting in the best interest of the charity
• Acting with Reasonable Care and Skill
• Managing the assets of the charity
• A fiduciary duty to act in good faith

Other Responsibilities include the following:

• To input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation in other sectors.
• To contribute to policy formation and implementation as required.
• To be an authorised signatory of the organisation.
• To sit on at least one sub-committee. 
• To actively participate in board meetings, providing insights and contributing to discussions on governance, strategy, and operations.

 Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire expertise in charity law, including the Charities Act 2009 and relevant regulations.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies, particularly within the nonprofit sector.
• Experience in the social enterprise sector or Irish business sector
• A genuine interest in and commitment to the charitable goals and mission of the organisation.
• Have the time and the commitment to fulfil the role
• Previous experience serving on a board of directors or as a charity trustee, particularly within the nonprofit sector, would be an advantage.
• Have a desire to implement the highest standards of governance
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other board members and staff.

Board Meetings:
There will be 4-6 board meetings and 3 sub-committee meetings a year. Meetings are a combination of online and in person and take around 2 hours during the day.  

Support and Training
All new board members are offered a formal induction and provided with access to all relevant policies, procedures, financial data and the board handbook.  The Chair of the board and other board members will be available for support and advice. 

Remuneration 
The position is unremunerated, but vouched expenses can be claimed.

How to apply
If you are interested in applying to Photo Museum Ireland, please do so via the Boardmatch online application process. We will review your resume along with the details of your experience and qualifications in line with our profile requirements, and should you be successful for interview we will be in touch with you in the coming weeks. Photo Museum Ireland is proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

We Welcome Applications
Equality is a key principle in Photo Museum Ireland and we wholeheartedly welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of Irish society. We encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, or socio-economic background.

Photo Museum Ireland makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or access requirements who wish to apply. If you have a requirement in this area, please contact the Photo Museum Ireland’s Access Officer, Niamh Ferry, by phone (01 6714654) or by email (niamh@photomuseumireland.ie) as early as possible before the deadline.

Key reference links:

www.photomuseumireland.ie
https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-the-public/search-the-register-of-charities - search Photo Museum Ireland Company CLG or enter our charity number 20206237.