Treasurer

Established in 1970, Publishing Ireland (Clé Cuideachta faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta –a company limited by guarantee) is a membership organisation representing book publishers on the island of Ireland. Our members are at the heart of our mission and Publishing Ireland’s aim is to share expertise, resources and opportunities to foster excellence in Irish publishing. We are committed to providing information and training to our members and representing the interests of the Irish book publishing industry. Publishing Ireland has a membership of over 40 publishers and is governed by a voluntary board of directors, which is representative of the membership of the organisation.  The Board is responsible for the governance of the organisation.

Publishing Ireland is seeking a new board member to act as Honorary Treasurer and to chair its Finance Committee.  This person should have the following attributes:

• Be a member of a recognised accountancy body, or have a formal accounting qualification or have significant experience in the area of finance (essential)
• Experience of the financial management and governance of non-profit organisations (preferable)
• Interest in the book publishing industry

The role requires 5–7 hours per month and can be undertaken remotely. Board meetings and committee meetings are held once a month by Zoom.

If you feel this voluntary position is something you would be interested in, please visit our website to find out more about our organisation https://www.publishingireland.com/  or contact us at orla@publishingireland.com for more information.