Posted on 13 May 2026
Closing Date: 31/07/2026 | Part Time

Developing Healthy Communities’ Board is seeking new members to set the direction for our future, and oversee its governance and leadership. Developing Healthy Communities’ purpose is to bring people and communities together, to create opportunities for us all to live healthier and more fulfilled lives. Our Vision is for people and communities in Northern Ireland to have the resilience and confidence they need, to live their best lives together. We are a community and voluntary sector organisation which is based in the North West, with reach across the whole of Northern Ireland.

Developing Healthy Communities Board

Purpose: To provide the overall governance and leadership for the organisation in progressing the organisation’s vision, mission and values and ensure it fulfils its financial and legal responsibilities and promotes best practice.

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

GOVERNANCE Ensure that the organisation is effectively and accountably governed.

PLANNING Ensure the organisation has a clear sense of direction which is effectively articulated in agreed strategic and operational plans which are effectively implemented and regularly reviewed.

SERVICES Ensure the organisation provides high quality programmes which meet the needs and expectations of service-users, and the Northern Ireland public generally, and are regularly reviewed.

FINANCIAL Ensure that the organisation’s resources are managed prudently and accountably in achieving the aims and objectives of the organisation.

INCOME GENERATION Ensure the organisation generates sufficient income to achieve its aims and objectives.

HUMAN RESOURCES Ensure the organisation fulfils its responsibilities as a good employer of staff and volunteers

HEALTH & SAFETY Ensure that the organisation fulfils its responsibilities for the safety, health and welfare of service-users, volunteers, staff and visitors

EXTERNAL RELATIONS Ensure there are good relationships with other relevant agencies

For more information please email orla@dhcni.com