Voluntary Board Director (Legal) – Oakdene House CLG
Context for Appointment
The Board of Oakdene House is actively strengthening its collective expertise in seeking a new Voluntary Board Director (Legal).
Oakdene operates under the oversight of both the Charities Regulator (CRA) and the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA), and holds responsibilities across charity law, housing regulation, employment, property, and corporate governance. A legal board member will bring real value in several ways: helping the Board interpret its statutory obligations with confidence; evaluating contracts, funding agreements, and governing documents; providing an early-warning lens on legal risk; and acting as an informed bridge between the Board and external legal advisors when specialist input is needed.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: employment law, housing or property law, charity or company law, or regulatory compliance. Equally important is the ability to translate legal complexity into clear, practical guidance for a committed volunteer board.
This appointment, alongside new Finance and Governance Directors, will meaningfully deepen the Board’s capacity to govern effectively and continue to act in the best interests of the people Oakdene serves. If Oakdene’s mission resonates with you and you have the capacity to contribute, we would encourage you to get in touch.
This role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
About Oakdene House CLG
Oakdene House CLG provides supported sheltered accommodation in Cork City for older people who find themselves in a homeless situation, as well as for people aged 50 and over experiencing mental health difficulties.
Operating across two properties – O’Connell Court (55 spaces) and Oakdene House (13 spaces) – the organisation has deep roots in the Cork community. At the heart of the organisation is a commitment to advocacy, acceptance, and the recognition of every resident as a whole person – not defined by the labels society may have attached to them in their later years.
Oakdene House CLG, the registered company, approved housing body, and charity under which both properties now operate following a merger in January 2022, was originally established in 1985.
For more information, please visit: https://oconnellcourt.ie/
Expressions of Interest
2into3 are managing the search and selection process for this position on an exclusive retained basis.
To receive a copy of a more detailed candidate briefing document and/or to schedule a confidential discussion, please contact Shannon Barrett, Principal – Talent Services at shannon.barrett@2into3.com.
Expressions of interest should include a CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for joining the Board, to be emailed to: Shannon.Barrett@2into3.com. The closing date is Friday 12th June 2026.
