Job Description
Bat Conservation Ireland is seeking a Trustee with finance experience to join their governing Council. As Ireland's leading authority on bats, the client conducts monitoring and research to increase knowledge of all Irish bat species. They work to secure and expand existing bat populations, as well as extend their ranges. The Trustee will be responsible for general Trustee duties, including complying with the charity's governing document, acting in the best interest of the charity, and managing its assets with reasonable care and skill.The ideal candidate will have financial management experience and a genuine interest in bat conservation. They will play a key role in ensuring the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit. The Trustee will work to develop a widespread understanding and appreciation of bats among the public, state agencies, and other organizations. They will also help secure consistent protection of all bat species and the ecological infrastructure necessary to support them.Overall, the Trustee with finance experience will contribute to Bat Conservation Ireland's mission of increasing knowledge of Irish bat species and working to protect and expand their populations. They will join a dedicated governing Council and play a crucial role in managing the charity's assets and ensuring its compliance with its charitable purpose. The ideal candidate will have a passion for bat conservation and a commitment to promoting the importance of bats in Ireland.