Description du poste
Type of role Civil Service Candidate Information Booklet Information Booklet Board of the National Library of Ireland.pdf – 796KB Opens in a new window Irish Candidate Information Booklet Information Booklet Board of the National Library of Ireland.pdf – 796KB Opens in a new window Accessibility Information: We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Please see our Statement on Accessibility Application Information Please note that the language you choose to begin your application with cannot be changed once the Apply button is selected. If your application form is in English, your communications will be in English. To submit your application through Irish and receive communications in Irish, please ensure you are on the Irish language version of our website www.publicjobs.ie/ga before you access the vacancy you wish to apply for, and click Déan iarratas to apply. Role Overview The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Chairperson and at least 1 Ordinary Member to the Board of the National Library of Ireland. Essential Requirements Chairperson: Candidates wishing to apply for the position of Chairperson must demonstrate in their application evidence of skills and experience at the appropriately senior level in the following areas: • Board membership, preferably on the Board of a cultural institution or other relevant institution. • Proven understanding of the main challenges and opportunities facing the National Library of Ireland and the context under which it operates as a library, archive and museum. • Proven track record of overseeing organisational change and the longer-term evolution of an organisation. Ordinary Member: Candidates wishing to apply must demonstrate in their application evidence of skills and experience at the appropriately senior level in one of the following areas, which are ranked in order of priority having regard to the skillsets needed on the NLI Board: • Financial Expertise (Accountancy, Audit, Corporate Finance) • Human Resources preferably in the public sector (Talent Management, IR, Organisational Development and Culture, Governance, Continuous Professional Development) • Digital Expertise (Cyber security, Artificial Intelligence implementation and governance, information systems, digital technology, digital preservation) Desirable: In addition to the other essential requirements to be demonstrated by all candidates, as outlined at the start of this section, candidates for the role of Chairperson must also demonstrate, in their application, evidence of experience at an appropriately senior level in two or more of the following: • Strategic development of a complex interconnected organisation. • Proven capability in Corporate Governance and Compliance • Leadership and chairing experience. • Excellent strategic, communication and interpersonal skills. • Sustainable development practice and principles, specifically in relation to the arts and culture sectors, and proven experience of communicating and advocating for these practices and principles at a senior level. • Experience of advocating for, and implementing of, greater diversity and inclusion in public services nationally or internationally, and ideally in the arts and culture sector. For both roles: It is also desirable that candidates demonstrate evidence of experience in the following: A strong commitment to, and appreciation of, the National Library’s mission, vision and values. Knowledge of strategy and development as it pertains to the global library sector; and the longer-term evolution of the role of the NLI. Deep knowledge and understanding of libraries, archives, museums, arts, heritage, culture, and the national collections. Knowledge of the Irish Language. Knowledge of matters relating to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI), such as advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in public services, or the delivery of programmes and/or projects, with participation of, for example, multicultural, minority and disadvantaged groups in mind. Closing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 at 3pm