The ICEL is a Centre of the School of Law of Trinity College Dublin, constituted as a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, with an independent Board and Committees. The Board chairperson is the Centre’s President, Hon Mr Justice Anthony M Collins (a serving member of the Irish Court of Appeal).It was founded in 1988 by Senator Mary Robinson SC (now the Centre’s Patron) as a membership-based association to further education in the law and research of the European Union and European human rights. The Centre serves the legal professions, legal academics, law students, public institutions, the voluntary sector, businesses and the wider public.The Centre organises conferences and seminars across the island of Ireland in various areas of EU law (in particular, environmental, public procurement, data protection, Brexit and competition law) and in human rights law. The Centre is also the Irish member of the European Law Association for Criminal Law and the Protection of the Financial Interests of the EU, which is run by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).The Centre has annual revenues of apr €150k and 2 part-time members of staff based in Trinity. The Centre has recently launched activities in Northern Ireland, and additionally has recruited a part-time Assistant Director for Northern Ireland based in Belfast.The RoleThe Treasurer is a volunteer member of the Board, appointed by the Board.The Treasurer is assisted by the Chief Executive Officer and the Administrator in carrying out her/his tasks.The Centre’s previous Treasurers have been Averil Power BL (CEO of the Irish Cancer Society) and David Harrison MBA FCPA (Financial Controller, Eterna International).Responsibilities will include the following: The Treasurer is the officer responsible for advising the Board on the sound financial management of the Centre and the Centre’s compliance with the financial reporting obligations of the Centre. The Centre’s governance is set out here.The Treasurer’s responsibilities include the following: • to evaluate and monitor the adequacy of financial controls and procedures; • to advise the Board on compliance and risk management; • to advise the Board on financial implications of proposals; • to advise the Board on the Centre’s compliance with financial best practices; and, • to advise the Board as to whether all fundraising and borrowing is in accordance with legal obligations and prudent financial management.Assisted by the Centre's Chief Executive Officer (who prepares all documentation), and by the Centre’s external Accountant & Auditor (TD Fitzpatrick), the Treasurer recommends:• the annual budget, revised budgetary forecasts, cashflow reports, annual report and financial statements to the Board; and,• the annual report and financial statements to the AGM, on behalf of the Board.The Treasurer: • is a member of the Board (i.e., is a company director and a Charity Trustee); • is a member of the Officers’ Committee (together with the President, Deputy President and Secretary), which oversees implementation of Board decisions; • together with the CEO, accounts to the independent Audit & Governance Committee on financial matters; and, • attends the Advisory Council and the General Meetings.The Treasurer plays a key role in development of the Centre's strategy, governance and activities, and will be committed to the charitable purposes of Centre. The Centre is currently embarking on a strategic review, and is seeking to increase sustainable income. The Treasurer will play a key role in leading those discussions.Desirable skills • Professional experience in accountancy, financial management, senior management in business, a senior level in the public service or equivalent governance experience;• Qualified Chartered AccountantOther desirable experience• Experience as a company director, charity trustee, a committee member, school governorship or similar voluntary role;• Experience in funding of charitable or voluntary organisations, including grant funding and sponsorship;• Commercial experience;• Experience in event management/planning and professional educational seminars, events or similar;• Experience in marketing / digital communications;• An interest in matters related to the European Union and/or the Council of Europe.General duties of a Charity Trustee / company director• Comply with the Centre’s Constitution and governing documents• Ensuring the Centre is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit• Acting in the best interest of the Centre• Act with reasonable care and skill• Manage the assets of the Centre Appointment & TermThe Treasurer will be appointed on and with effect from 5th May 2025 or such other date as may be agreed and determined by the Board. The Treasurer will be appointed for 3 years, with the possibility of renewal once.Time Commitment(1) Board, Committee and General MeetingsThe Treasurer is required to attend on 8-12 days annually, for meetings of 1-2 hours: • 4 scheduled board meetings (in April, June, September and December); • 2 scheduled Advisory Council meetings (held on the same day as the April and December Board meetings); • 1 scheduled Annual General Meeting per year (held on the same day as September Board meeting); • 4 scheduled Audit & Governance committee meetings (held 1-2 weeks before Board meetings); and,• 0-4 Officers’ Committee meetings a year (called when necessary on an ad hoc basis). (2) Outside of meetingsThe Treasurer is a core member of the voluntary Officer team, and leads the financial work carried out by the CEO and Administrator. The expected time commitment for the role is 1 day a month.The Nomination, Employment and Remuneration Committee has been asked to have regard to the skills and diversity on the Board and to recommend appointments, where possible, on the basis of bringing the Board towards gender balance.Application DeadlineApplications should be made to icel@tcd.ie, should be received by close of business on 4th April 2025 and will be treated strictly in confidence. It is intended interviews will take place in the week beginning 28th April 2025.