We are currently seeking committed, experienced professionals to support our mission of improving the lives of people living with asthma across Ireland. We are recruiting for three voluntary governance roles that offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute strategic expertise, leadership, and insight at national level.
These roles play a vital part in ensuring the Society is well-governed, financially sustainable, and impactful in how we engage with supporters, partners, and the wider public.
As a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, the Asthma Society of Ireland is required under company law to appoint a Company Secretary. This is a senior governance role and a key part of the organisation’s checks-and-balances framework.
The Company Secretary acts as a custodian of good governance, supporting the Board to meet its statutory obligations and to operate in line with best practice in charity and company governance. The role is independent of management and reports directly to the Board through the Chair.
Key responsibilities include:
Many administrative functions are delegated to senior staff; however, the Company Secretary retains accountability to the Board for ensuring these duties are fulfilled.
This role would particularly suit an individual with senior experience in company secretarial practice, governance, legal, risk, compliance, or regulated environments, and a strong interest in contributing their expertise to a national health charity.
Read a full description of the Company Secretary’s role and responsibilities here.
Deadline: 19 February
We are also seeking two experienced professionals to join the Asthma Society of Ireland’s Fundraising & Communications Committee. These are strategic, governance-level roles that provide oversight, guidance, and challenge to support the Society’s fundraising performance, partnerships, and public impact.
Committee members do not assume trustee responsibilities unless separately appointed to the Board.
We are particularly interested in candidates with significant experience in securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships. This experience may come from either:
The charity or non-profit sector, or
This role focuses on providing strategic insight into how partnerships contribute to long-term organisational sustainability, brand positioning, and impact.
We are also seeking a highly seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies at senior level.
Expertise may span individual giving, corporate giving, events, philanthropy, or digital fundraising, with a strong preference for health sector experience. This role centres on governance, long-term growth, and strategic oversight rather than operational delivery.
For both Committee roles, we are seeking individuals who understand how fundraising, corporate partnerships, PR, media, and communications intersect to build long-term value, reputation, and impact for a national charity.
At Committee level, this involves providing high-level strategic direction and informed challenge, rather than hands-on execution.
Members of the Fundraising & Communications Committee contribute strategic advice and oversight across:
These roles are voluntary and non-remunerated, with an initial term of up to three years (renewable).
Deadline: 19 February
To express interest or to request further information about any of these roles, please contact: communications@asthmasociety.ie.
We strongly encourage expressions of interest from individuals who share our commitment to improving asthma care, outcomes, and quality of life for people across Ireland.
