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Appointment of a Chairperson to the Board of the Abbey Theatre
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is seeking to appoint one suitably qualified candidate as Chairperson to the Board of the Abbey Theatre.
Expressions of interest are invited from applicants who consider they possess the following experience.
• The ability and experience to support the Executive and Artistic Co-Directors in formulating a long term vision for the theatre and to monitor and guide prioritisation of strategic objectives to achieve this vision
• The ability to act independently and to arrive at an opinion about important matters and be prepared to use external sources to verify information upon which he/she will rely in coming to an opinion on a matter
• Knowledge and experience of working with one or more of the governance codes in operation in Ireland, such as that of the Charities Regulator and State Bodies, and/or other corporate governance codes
• The ability to assess and hold management accountable for performance – not just financial performance but also for performance on achieving strategic objectives
• A strong sense of ethics and integrity and a good understanding of what may constitute or be seen as a conflict of interests
• The ability to communicate effectively, work as part of a team and act as a strong advocate for the Abbey Theatre’s strategic direction, vision and mission
Required
• Previous experience of board membership and ideally experience chairing a board
• Experience on a board which is dependent on fundraising for the delivery of its mission, goals and objectives
• A strong interest in theatre and knowledge of the environment and the sector in which the Abbey Theatre operates
• The capacity to make the very significant time commitment this role requires
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance – including a readiness for keeping up to date with both national and international policy relating to cultural institutions
Desirable
• Awareness of the impact of climate change and need for sustainability in the arts
• Experience in cultivating stakeholder relationships
• The ability to understand high level financial data, budgets and good financial management practice
• Experience of dealing with major capital investment projects
• Understanding of what is best practice for the theatre sector in terms of safety, health and welfare at work, data protection, asset protection, compliance with legislation, compliance with tax obligations etc.
• Membership of a relevant professional body
Submitting your Expression of Interest
Your submission should be made by email to artsunit@tcagsm.gov.ie together with your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (to include your postal address, email and telephone number) outlining, with reference to the criteria above, the specific expertise you would bring to the role as Chair of the Board.
Closing Date:
Friday 5th of July 2024
