Trustee, Ballyhackamore Credit Union

The Role

The role of the new board member is to contribute to the development and monitoring of BHCU’s Strategic and Business Plans.

Skills and Competencies

Taking account of the range of skills and experience of Ballyhackamore Credit Union’s current board members, we welcome strengthening the board’s collective portfolio of skills in Finance, and in particular financial planning, budgeting and investments. We are inviting people from across all sectors who have the relevant skills and connect with the mission and values of BHCU to submit your CV. BHCU is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our new board member also needs to: understand the diverse needs of clients and potential clients, and the aims, principles and values of BHCU; understand the responsibilities of the credit union and company directors, the importance of good governance, and agree to work in accordance with any code(s) of practice agreed by the board. Ongoing support, learning and development opportunities will be offered to board members with this.

You need to be able and willing to act impartially and apolitically; have strong analytical skills; be able to assimilate information and grasp complex issues quickly, and then apply independent judgement. Financial acumen to help lead the credit union in a changing financial climate is a must.