Exciting opportunity to join Our Team in West Cork as Board Administrator.

We are currently recruiting for a Board Administrator to join our team.  This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time role in West Cork.

Location: This role will be based in our Skibbereen/Bandon offices. Hybrid working arrangement is optional after training is completed.

Hours: Part-time role - 14 hours per week, and flexible working days to be discussed at interview.

Reporting to:  CEO/ Chair of Board

To apply please send an up-to-date CV to Val Neenan v.neenan@accesscu.ie

Closing Date for Applications is Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Access Credit Union is an equal opportunities employer.

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of this role is to provide high level support to the Board and CEO of the Credit Union.

The Board Administrator must have excellent organisational skills and have the ability to be proactive in supporting the needs of the organisation at CEO and Board Level.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should have efficient numeracy and literacy skills and understand the importance of confidentiality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Organises and prepare agendas, papers/reports, presentations and board packs for all board meetings.
  • Attends board meetings as recording secretary. Ensures minutes are recorded and managed in line with regulations.
  • Organises, prepares agendas, papers/reports and presentations for committee meetings. Attends at committee meetings as recording secretary where/when necessary.
  • Maintain a calendar of board events in consultation with chair of the board of directors including the scheduling of meetings of sub-committees.
  • Liaise with the chair and secretary of sub-committees to ensure committees are aware of their terms of reference and are fulfilling their reporting obligations to the board.
  • Co-ordinate and maintain all board paperwork and files.
  • Ensure all policies are accessible by board and board oversight committee members.
  • Act as the board & Committee Coordinator to ensure all members are fully trained to carry out their roles on behalf of the Credit Union.
  • Be involved in the preparation of the Annual General Meeting of the Credit Union and maintain minutes of the meeting.
  • Provide any additional administration support to the board and directors as required.
  • Ensure board & committee administration remains in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders of the Credit Union.
  • Maintain board and Credit Union confidentiality at all times.

 

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 3/5 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Confident and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and use initiative effectively.
  • Demonstrates a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including drafting correspondence, minutes and reports.
  • Strong administrative capability with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
  • Flexible and responsive, with a positive and professional approach to requests and changing priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency in information systems, including Sharepoint and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to present information to support informed decision-making.