SOS are recruiting for a Company Secretary to join their Board of Directors.
SOS’ Mission is ‘To create and deliver innovative approaches that educate, inform and inspire people to cultivate good mental health and reduce stigma leading to less death by suicide’ One of the key drivers behind the work of Suicide or Survive is the desire to harness individuals’ own strengths and provide them with the tools to improve their own mental wellness. Underlying our vision is the idea that “behind every statistic on suicide and self-harm, there is a person” (Suicide or Survive 2012) and that every person has the capability of living a full life regardless of the challenges they may face in their mental health throughout their lives. Suicide or Survive started at the founder Caroline’s kitchen table, born out of her own lived experience and that of people she encountered. The organisation has always remained true to its roots with the influence of the lived experience of people with their mental health in everything it does. Our aim as an organisation is to fill the gaps in existing services for those who have attempted or contemplated suicide and to compliment other services and supports. We work in collaboration with other statutory, community and voluntary services to maximise our impact and reduce the stigma and discrimination that surrounds suicide. Are you passionate about Suicide Prevention? Do you want to be part of a voluntary, dynamic and driven Board? This is a very exciting time for Suicide or Survive as we begin to coproduce our new 5 year Organisation Strategy. If you are interested in being part of this process, we would love to hear from you. Please see below for further information on the role overview and responsibilities. Closing date for receipts of Expressions of Interest is Thursday 14th August at 4pm.
Role Overview: The Secretary plays a key administrative and governance role on the Board of Directors. They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of board activities, maintaining accurate records, and supporting good governance practices in line with legal and regulatory requirements. The Secretary works closely with the Chairperson, other board members, and management to ensure transparency, compliance, and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and circulate agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation for board meetings, AGMs, EGM’s and Sub-committees • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of board meetings and decisions. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including filings and annual returns with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). • To help ensure that the company acts in accordance with its own Memorandum and Articles of Association • Maintain statutory registers and oversee the organisation’s governance documentation (e.g., constitution, policies). • Assist in organising the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other governance-related events. This includes preparing and circulating the agenda and all relevant information required by directors/ members within the timeframe set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association • Maintaining the company’s registers e.g. members, directors and secretaries, the interests of the directors and secretaries • Ensure confidentiality and proper record-keeping of sensitive organisational information. • Certify that the financial statements in the return are true copies of the originals • Verify the statement of assets and liabilities if the company is in liquidation or receivership.
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Community Law & Mediation: Solicitor (Children & Young People) – deadline Wednesday 27th August
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in the area of legal services for children and young people and the adults that support them.
Earlier this year, CLM launched a landmark Report which sets out a blueprint for meeting the legal needs of children and young people in Ireland into the future: Meeting the legal needs of children and young people in Ireland and enhancing access to justice: A children’s rights analysis. This Report highlights the unique nature of children’s legal needs, and points to the need for a specialist law centre that will champion access to justice for children and young people as an essential component in ensuring children’s rights are protected, respected and vindicated.
Community Law & Mediation (CLM) is a community based, independent law centre providing services nationwide and operating in two locations: Dublin and Limerick. It was founded in 1975 and assists almost 5,000 people annually through its services, which include free legal advice and representation; information and education; and mediation and conflict coaching. CLM also campaigns for law reform, and for the safeguarding of rights already enshrined in law. For more details on CLM’s work, please visit our website, www.communitylawandmediation.ie
We are recruiting a solicitor, with an immediate start date. This is a full-time role split between children and young people’s law (3 days) and assisting the CLM legal team with other areas of work, particularly employment law, equality law, social welfare and social housing law (2 days). It is for a fixed term of 2 years, subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probation period. It is hoped to secure sufficient funding to enable the role to be longer term.
Salary details are available on request and the direct line report is currently to the Managing Solicitor of CLM.