Local Enterprise Office Meath

The Local Enterprise Office Meath is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment to its Evaluation and Approvals Committee (EAC).

The Evaluation and Approvals Committee plays an important role in supporting local enterprise development by providing independent assessment and recommendations in relation to financial assistance and other supports available to small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs and community enterprises.

Role of the Committee

Committee members will be responsible for:

• Reviewing applications for financial assistance through it’s suite of funding supports.
• Assessing business proposals against established criteria and funding guidelines.
• Providing independent, objective and evidence-based recommendations.
• Contributing expertise and insight to committee discussions.
• Ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability in the evaluation process.
• Managing and declaring any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.

Desired Skills and Experience

Expressions of Interest are invited from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Entrepreneurship and business development.
• Finance, accounting or banking.
• Enterprise support and economic development.
• Technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and automation.
• Manufacturing, engineering or product development.
• Marketing, sales and international trade.
• Sustainability, green business or circular economy.
• Legal, governance or compliance.
• Human resources and organisational development.
• Innovation, research and development, intellectual property and commercialisation.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant professional experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing micro enterprises.
• Independence of judgement and integrity.
• Availability to attend committee meetings as required.

Term of Appointment

Appointments will be made for a maximum period of 5 years and reviewed annually, subject to the terms and conditions determined by the Local Enterprise Office and the relevant Local Authority.

Meetings are typically held every two months, with attendance available in person and/or online.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Local Enterprise Office is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications that will help ensure a broad range of perspectives and expertise on the Committee.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit:

• A current CV.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role.
• Details of any current or previous board, committee or advisory appointments.

Applications should be submitted to: Michelle Goodwin Local Enterprise Office Meath Email: michelle.goodwin@meathcoco.ie

Further Information

For further information about the role and selection process, please contact Michelle Goodwin at michelle.goodwin@meathcoco.ie or visit www.localenterprise.ie/meath

The selection process may include an assessment of qualifications, experience and suitability against the requirements of the role.

Local Enterprise Office Meath is an equal opportunities organisation and reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the information provided.