IDEA National Council: Company Secretary
The IDEA National Council is looking to co-opt a National Council member that can provide specific skills and expertise required to fulfil our governance function, in the role of Company Secretary. The Company Secretary’s role involves:
- Advising the board and Chair on all governance matters;
- Ensuring IDEA complies with and fulfils all of its statutory obligations, including making annual returns and filing appropriate documentation with the Companies Registration office and Charities Regulator;
- Ensuring all board procedures are complied with and that the NC conducts its duties in accordance with the highest standards of governance;
- Maintaining familiarity with legal documents (M&A, by-laws, etc.) to note applicability during meetings;
- Administrative functions of the board, including: maintaining records of NC meetings and circulating minutes within 7 days of the meeting; following up on actions; maintaining records of all AGMs;
- Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advising the NC on legal, governance, accounting implications and appropriate actions;
- Being accessible by all NC members and supporting positive information flow within and between the NC and Senior Management.
The National Council would particularly welcome applicants for the role of Company Secretary with skills/experience in some of the following areas:
- Legal expertise;
- Knowledge of company law, charity law and the regulatory environment in Ireland;
- Governance experience, including experience as a Board member;
- Prior experience as a company secretary;
- Senior management experience;
- A commitment to IDEA’s mission and vision and to the values of Development Education
Full description of the role is available here.
Interested candidates should apply with a covering letter and CV to the Chair of IDEA, c/o IDEA, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1, or by email to siobhansleeman@gmail.com
IDEA invites tender submissions from interested auditing service suppliers to provide auditing and associated professional services to the organisation from the year ending 31 December 2025. IDEA is seeking to engage an experienced auditing service firm that will provide the full range of auditing services required to fulfil its statutory obligations, to comply with relevant accounting and reporting standards and best practice. All submissions to be made to sal@ideaonline.ie You can find the full details here. The deadline for the application is Monday, 11 August, 5pm .
Fees for members of IDEA is €50.00 and non-members of IDEA is €100.00. Fee for unwaged (refugees, asylum seekers, students, others) is €3.00
IDEA is looking for a video production company/ animator for an upcoming video project. We have funding available to create a short animated educational video resource for members as part of The Code of Good Practice. The video will help viewers understand what quality GCE is and why it matters in the world today. The intended audience for the video are people who are connected to the Code of Good Practice and GCE in their work but not yet very familiar with it e.g. non-GCE staff in member organisations, board members of member organisations, teachers, youth workers, European partners, new members to the Code and new staff to IDEA member organisations. Please submit your CV and a short letter of interest outlining a proposal for the video (including the number of days you envisage and the fee) to code@ideaonline.ie. The deadline for application is now extended to 06 August, 05pm. Click here for the full terms of reference.
