The Rediscovery Centre 

The Rediscovery Centre (RDC) is the National Centre for the Circular Economy. Our mission is to lead Ireland’s transition to a circular economy and sustainable future, promoting a society that is fair, inclusive and thrives within natural resource limits. The Rediscovery Centre is a creative movement connecting people, ideas and resources. We bring together the skills and expertise of artists, scientists, designers and craftspeople united in a common purpose of sustainability through resource efficiency and reuse. Sustainability is at the core of the Rediscovery Centre, which aims to break away from the traditional views of waste and natural resources and instead demonstrate the potential of the circular economy. For more information, please see: www.rediscoverycentre.ie 

The Role

The Rediscovery Centre is seeking to recruit board members who have an understanding of and commitment to the values and objectives of the Rediscovery Centre and who will ensure it remains focused on its charitable purpose. This is an excellent opportunity to provide oversight and direction to a forward thinking organisation committed to a just transition to the circular economy and to catalysing positive climate action for a sustainable future. 

At this time, the Board is particularly interested in individuals with recent and relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector and / or social enterprises. Expressions of interest from individuals with a background in one of the below areas would be particularly encouraged:

• Advocacy and Policy Expertise
• Financial and / or Strategic Expertise
• Experiential Development and Expansion

Proved experience in Community Engagement would also be beneficial. 

This is a voluntary board position compliant with the Charities Regulator guidance on charity trusteeship. 

General duties of Rediscovery Centre Board Member:

 Comply with the Rediscovery Centre’s governing document and code of conduct

• Ensuring the Rediscovery Centre is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit, in line with the Charity Regulators Code of Governance.  
• Acting in the best interest of the Rediscovery Centre  
• Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
• Manage the assets of the Rediscovery Centre  

Responsibilities will include the following: 

• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Contributing with insight, oversight, and experience to the strategic direction of the Rediscovery Centre
• Policy formation and implementation as required 

Essential Skills/Qualities required for these roles: 

• A deep appreciation and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector
• An understanding of and commitment to our mission and values
• Commitment to highest levels of corporate governance

It is not necessary for applicants to have prior experience of the Circular Economy or Environmental Sustainability.  However, awareness of the circular economy, sustainability, climate justice or social justice is highly desirable. 

Board Meetings: 

There will be a minimum of five board meetings and an additional review meeting each year. A a number of sub-committee meetings as may also be required on an annual basis. Meetings are held in the Rediscovery Centre or via Zoom.