Finance and Audit Committee Member (Volunteer)

About spunout

spunout is Ireland's youth information and support platform, working towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive.

About the opportunity

spunout currently has volunteer vacancies on our Finance and Audit Committee and is seeking individuals with relevant expertise. We are particularly interested in people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Strong track record of financial management or audit experience in an organisation with similar (and ideally greater) scale to spunout


• Charity finance, including experience with restricted and unrestricted funding


• Ability to provide clear, insightful and informed financial reporting for trustees


• Commercial acumen aligned with a commitment to spinout's mission


• An understanding of state funding models and associated expectations


• A collaborative style to support and constructively challenge the Executive Team

These roles are suited to practicing finance executives from larger charities or commercial organisations who bring strong governance practice and want to apply their expertise in support of spunout. 

Subject to their contribution on the committee, successful candidates may apply for full Trustee/Director roles as they become available through retirements each year. We welcome mid- to senior-level applicants, including those who prefer to contribute at committee levels and those interested in progressing to the Board of a leading mental health charity. 

The Terms of Reference for the Finance and Audit Committee is available on request. 

Recruitment

spunout and its Board proudly holds diversity, equality and inclusion as important principles for how we operate, and recruit our staff, Committee and Board members alike. We are happy to offer a conversation with the Committee Chair to answer any questions that might support a decision to apply for our Finance and Audit Committee. If you feel you have the skills and passion to make a solid contribution and commitment to the financial governance and oversight of spunout, but lack confidence or certainty as to your suitability please reach out for a conversation. This is a feeling shared perhaps by many past Committee Members and Directors who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation over the years. It also allows us to get to know the person beyond the CV or covering letter, and allows us to live the value of inclusion mentioned above. Don't let impostor syndrome or any other concern hold you back!

Applications and deadline

Interested parties should provide their CV and a covering letter via the application form below, outlining their motivation and relevant experience. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 4th March 2026.