Become A Board Member of Extern. Lead Change that Lasts.

Extern is a well-established community and voluntary organisation delivering vital services across the island for 50 years.  With over 550 staff supporting more than 22,000 people each year, we work in partnership with government departments and public-sector agencies to reach individuals and communities facing some of life’s most difficult challenges.

Every day, we walk alongside those who need us most, offering dignity, compassion, and the believe that everyone deserves hope and the opportunity to rebuild.

As a Board Member, you will guide and support the organisation at the highest level, ensuring we remain courageous, compassionate, and ambitious in everything we do. Based on a recent skillset audit of our current board members, this role is ideal for someone who has experience of or a background in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Fundraising
• IT/Cyber Security
• CSR
• Human Resources
• Legal

We welcome registers of interest from candidates across the island of Ireland.

With the launch of Vision 2030, our ambitious five-year strategy, this is a pivotal moment to strengthen our governance, support our Chief Executive and the rest of the Board, and help drive the organisation’s long-term impact.

If you believe in human potential… If you want your leadership to have purpose and heart… If you are ready to help guide a complex organisation with a bold vision for the years ahead…

we would be delighted to hear from you.