Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a trustee with expertise in Community Development, Early Learning & Care (ELC), and/or School-Age Childcare (SAC) to support its mission of enhancing childcare services in South Dublin County. Ideal candidates will have experience in community-based initiatives, policy development, and advocacy, particularly in childcare accessibility, affordability, and quality. A strong understanding of ELC and SAC frameworks, including Solta, Aistear, Preschool Regulations, and national funding models, is desirable. Experience in service development, compliance, and capacity-building for childcare providers is highly valued. Candidates should also bring governance and leadership experience, with knowledge of corporate governance, strategic planning, and financial oversight in the non-profit or public sector. Additional strengths such as funding expertise, research and evaluation skills, and public engagement abilities would be an asset. Above all, the trustee should be committed to child safeguarding, ethical leadership, and advancing the client's vision for high-quality, inclusive childcare services.

Responsibilities will include providing strategic direction, contributing to policy formation, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The trustee will also review budgets, financial statements, and funding applications to ensure sustainability, represent the client, build partnerships, and advocate for ELC and SAC improvements. Supporting strategic objectives, monitoring impact, advising on service improvements, attending meetings, collaborating with the board, and contributing to decision-making are essential aspects of the role. Leadership, strategic thinking, financial management, budgeting, risk assessment, advocacy, communication, collaboration, and teamwork are key skills and qualities required for this position.

The client, South Dublin County Childcare Committee (SDCCC), is a key player in supporting and enhancing early years services in South Dublin County. They provide guidance and resources to early years providers, parents, childminders, and employers to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality in early childhood care and education. The trustee will play a crucial role in advancing SDCCC's mission of strategically coordinating the sustainable development of an accessible, high-quality, and inclusive childcare infrastructure in the region.