Volunteer: Company Secretary

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Businesstoarts Full time
Volunteer: Company Secretary - Business to Arts

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Business to Arts is on a mission to connect the corporate and cultural sectors through purposeful partnerships, increasing private sector investment in the arts, creating innovative partnerships that enrich communities and drive positive societal impact. As long-term Board members' terms come to an end, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic Board of Directors to deliver upon our strategic priorities and achieve our vision of an Ireland where business and the arts working in partnership inspire and shape the world around us. Specifically, we are looking for a Company Secretary.

Your Impact

As a Trustee, you'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives that promote the transformative power of arts-business collaboration. Your insights and expertise will guide our efforts to foster meaningful connections between businesses, artists, and cultural organisations, leading to greater social impact and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

  1. The company secretary, together with one or more directors, must complete, sign and send the company's annual return to the CRO.
  2. Company secretaries certify that the financial statements attached to the annual return are true copies of the originals.
  3. Oversees the preparation of an accurate statement of the company's assets and liabilities if the company goes into liquidation or receivership.
  4. Maintain the charity's constitution or governing documents.
  5. Provide guidance to the board on company law and other regulatory matters.
  6. Assist with the management of the charity's risk register, board charters, business plan, and strategic planning.
  7. Organise, run, and record the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and any Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
  8. Maintain the Registers of Members, Trustees, Directors, Secretaries and their interests.
  9. Ensure the board of charity trustees are aware of the requirements to comply with the relevant codes such as the Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code.
  10. Ensure all relevant statutory returns and information is filed with the CRO and Charities Regulator.
  11. Schedule the timetable of board meetings, preparing meeting notices, agendas, Board materials, quorum, venue/platform, recording decisions and actions.

Qualifications & Experience

  1. Previous Company Secretary experience; an accounting background is preferred.
  2. An interest in the mission and values of Business to Arts, with a commitment to driving positive societal impact through arts-business collaboration.
  3. Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and act collaboratively.
  4. Proven leadership experience in business, arts management, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or related fields.
  5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
  6. Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset, capable of translating vision into action and achieving measurable impact.
  7. Integrity, resilience, and a growth mindset, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Time Commitment

Approximately six hours per month, including six board meetings per year, four committee meetings, and additional cultural events including the annual Business to Arts Awards.

Term Of Office

Two x three-year terms

Join us in making a difference If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution to the intersection of arts and business and play a vital role in shaping Ireland's cultural landscape, we want to hear from you.

Board recruitment process

To apply, please submit an expression of interest letter outlining your qualifications and motivation for serving as a trustee, along with your resume/CV before Feb 26th 2025.

Business to Arts is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our board composition is a healthy 50/50 gender ratio which we intend to maintain.

About Business To Arts

Business to Arts is a 35-year-old registered charity that connects the corporate and cultural sectors through purposeful partnerships. Our mission is to encourage investment in the arts for the benefit of wider society. For more than three decades, Business to Arts has served as a vital link between the business community and the arts world in Ireland, making us a trusted and indispensable partner to countless organisations and individuals. We provide exceptional opportunities to engage with creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity, driving positive social impact by supporting the growth and sustainability of the arts sector.

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