Administration And Finance Officer Volunteer Roles
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About us
Established in December 2013, Betknowmore UK’s mission is to address gambling related harm in UK communities. We are the leading provider of gambling support and training services. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’ Read more about our values, strategy and impact.
We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.
Today the charity is governed by a Board of Trustees and run by Betknowmore UK senior management. This is where you come in – we are currently recruiting new members for our Board of Trustees.
About you
We are seeking committed individuals who share our vision, mission and values to join our board. You do not need to have prior knowledge of gambling harms as training will be provided throughout the induction period. Previous experience as a trustee, although desirable, is not essential.
We are specifically looking for the skills in the following areas.
·Community Engagement/networking/influencing
·Legal
·Commissioning
·Research
·Finance
For more information about the duties of a trustee and the person specification please see the Role Description Pack below. We would love to hear from you if you have time, skills and experience to share.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to become a trustee and how your skills and knowledge would be an asset to the charity. (details in jobpack)
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Trustee Vacancies
Showroom Work Station
(Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre)
Showroom Work Station is a registered charity and a cultural hub for South Yorkshire and the North of England.
Located in a converted 1930’s art deco building, the venue is home to a four-screen cinema, creative industries business centre, event space, and café bar, in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join our board. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with knowledge and understanding of major capital projects, fundraising or the hospitality sector. However, if you don’t have expertise in any of these areas, but still feel that you have something to offer, please still get in touch. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and passionate team and help shape the future of the organisation.
As a trustee you will oversee the operation of a major cultural cinema exhibiting a diverse film programme with first run and retrospectives of curated work, including archive, documentaries, and many unique one-off programmes with regular visiting filmmakers. We are home to some very successful film festivals and host many unique events each month.
Through our trading subsidiary, we also manage the Work Station creative industries business centre, operate a successful bar/café, and conferencing facilities.
Our Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to provide clear strategic direction to the organisation, helping to agree policy, define goals, set targets, and evaluate performance.
As with all our Trustees, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of local, regional, and cultural agendas.
Trustees are required to attend approximately 5 Board meetings per year (usually held on the last Monday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm) and to offer relevant support and specialist knowledge to enable us to meet the objectives of our business.
The post is not paid but all Trustees receive invitations to special events and have a weekly allocation of free cinema tickets (subject to availability).
Application process:
Please download our full application pack and equal opportunities form from the vacancies page of the Showroom Workstation, Sheffield website.
To apply please provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV or biography (a statement outlining your roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the organisations in which you currently and previously worked). Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.
- Our completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
- Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers that will be used with discretion.
Closing date: Please submit your application by midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024 to Julie Simpson
For an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting your application please contact Ian Wild, Chief Executive.
Showroom Work Station, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity, number 100 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking Passionate Trustees to Drive Financial Equity
Are you ready to make a tangible impact in your community? Talking Money invites passionate individuals to join as Trustees, driving forward their mission to empower those facing financial hardship. As a Trustee, you’ll wield independent control and legal responsibility, shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring alignment with their core purpose.
About Talking Money:
Talking Money is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to empowering individuals facing financial hardship. With a focus on inclusivity and equity, they provide essential support and guidance to those in need, regardless of background or circumstance. Their mission is to alleviate financial stress and promote long-term stability by offering tailored advice, practical assistance, and advocacy services.
Driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to financial education and support, Talking Money delivers a range of programmes and initiatives designed to address diverse needs within the community.
The role:
We are looking for people who care about supporting local people in financial hardship and reducing inequality, who are willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking and perspective on the board. Whether you bring expertise in housing, disability, mental health, or fundraising, your unique perspective would be invaluable to the Talking Money board.
We particularly welcome applications from people with direct or indirect (for example though a family member or friend) lived experience of the kinds of issues our clients face (e.g., poverty, financial hardship, over-indebtedness, homelessness).
Personal skills and qualities:
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Creative thinking and strategic acumen to drive organisational growth.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
- A strong alignment with our vision and mission.
Responsibilities:
As a trustee, you’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Overseeing organisational strategy and financial plans.
- Providing support and challenge to our executive team.
- Ensuring compliance with governing documents and legal obligations.
- Promoting and protecting the interests of Talking Money.
Time commitment and expenses:
- This is a voluntary position with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
- Minimum commitment of 17 hours per year, including board meetings and team events.
- Opportunities for professional development and training sessions
Terms of appointment:
- Initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. Potential for progression to Chair of the Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Governor (Trustee) vacancy
Are you interested in making a positive difference in Islington; helping to effect change and tackle issues related to poverty and inequality?
- Do you have experience in finance, investments, endowments and/or impact investing?
- Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with, through your personal or professional experience?
- Could you bring additional diversity to our board so that we better reflect the community in which we work?
- Do you have volunteering or charity experience?
- Are you able to commit the time required to make the most of joining us?
If any of the above apply to you, then becoming a Governor of the Cripplegate Foundation may be the right opportunity for you. Full induction and support would be provided, so don’t let a lack of experience of being a trustee or governor deter you from reading more…
Cripplegate Foundation is a grant making foundation focused on poverty and inequality and operates in the London Borough of Islington and a small part of the City of London. It is a pioneer of the place-based giving movement, building on a decade of innovative partnerships and grant programmes.
Please see information pack attached for more of an in depth view of the role.
Deadline: Expressions of Interest by 3rd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists. The RCR is a registered charity which educates and supports doctors throughout their career. With over 16,000 members in the UK and internationally, we’re contributing to the advancement of each new generation of doctors and helping to improve patients’ lives.
We require a broad range of skills and experience on our trustee board to help deliver our strategic goal of increasing the clinical radiology and clinical oncology workforce, which will ultimately lead to improving imaging and cancer care services for all. If you are passionate about helping us meet our ambitious goals in an environment that is dynamic and fast paced, which celebrates differences and values diversity then we encourage you to consider applying to be a trustee. Please find out more about the role, our strategy and values in the candidate pack which includes a video of our President, Dr Kath Halliday, speaking about the role of a trustee at RCR.
Purpose of the role
- To contribute to setting and monitoring of the RCR’s strategy
- To oversee the responsible management of the RCR’s resources and the effective delivery of its activities
- To uphold the legal and regulatory standards of the RCR as a charity.
Person specification
- Bring high level expertise and experience in matters of one or more of:
- Business Management and Development, if possible on a global scale
- Campaigning, advocacy and politics
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through your career
- Possess, or be willing to gain, a broad knowledge and understanding of the healthcare landscape and the current issues affecting it
- Confident and effective communication skills
- Possess an understanding of charity governance
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Ability to work collegiately and effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity.
- Commitment to the Nolan principles (the seven principles of public life).
Term of office : Three years
TIME COMMITMENT:
6 half-day meetings per year, plus one full day annual awayday in the summer.
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Join Us in Shaping the Future: Bring your passion for eye care and diverse expertise to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Become a Trustee of Vision Care for Homeless People!
- Are you passionate about ensuring everyone has access to essential eye care services, regardless of their circumstances?
- Are you eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
- If so, we invite you to consider becoming a Trustee at VCHP, where we're dedicated to providing vital eye care to those in need.
About Us
At VCHP, we believe that everyone deserves the right to clear vision and eye health. Since 2003, we've been on a mission to provide comprehensive eye care services to individuals experiencing homelessness across the UK. From eye exams to prescription glasses, we're committed to ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to their vision. Now, as we look to the future, we're seeking dynamic individuals to join our board and help guide our strategic direction.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Do you know how to positively challenge the status quo? At VCHP, we're on a mission to provide essential support to those experiencing homelessness, and as we move forward, we recognise the importance of having a diverse and skilled board to guide our efforts effectively. We're currently seeking individuals who can bring specific expertise to address the existing skills gaps on our board. We're particularly interested in candidates who possess one or more of the following skills and experiences:
- Board Experience: To provide strategic leadership and governance oversight.
- Digital Skills: To navigate the digital landscape and leverage technology for organisational growth.
- Cybersecurity: To ensure the security and integrity of our digital infrastructure.
- Lived experience of homelessness or experience as a service user: To offer firsthand insights into the needs and challenges of our service users.
- Charity Law and Compliance: To ensure that we operate in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Policy Development: To develop robust policies that align with our mission and support our organizational objectives.
By adding individuals with these specific skills to our board, we aim to enhance our capacity to fulfil our mission and serve our community more effectively. For the full role description, which outlines essential skills and responsibilities, please contact us.
Why Join Us
- Make an Impact: As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to positive change in our community.
- Professional Development: Joining our board offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development, networking, and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Be Part of Something Meaningful: Join a dedicated team of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a difference and creating a brighter future for VCHP and those we support.
How to Apply
If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey and help shape the future of VCHP, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, kindly detail your alignment with the desired skills and experiences and articulate your motivation for seeking the role of trustee at VCHP within a concise response of no more than 2 pages. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.
If you want to learn more or have questions before applying, please contact Anna, who will be happy to assist you. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact Anna who will be happy to advise on this.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024, with the possibility of interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Interview dates: July 2024. While this role can be carried out remotely, please note that there will be one annual face-to-face meeting.
To apply, kindly detail your alignment with the desired skills and experiences and articulate your motivation for seeking the role of trustee at VCHP within a concise response of no more than 2 pages. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024, with the possibility of interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Interview dates: July 2024. While this role can be carried out remotely, please note that there will be one annual face-to-face meeting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Trustee (3 roles) – with one or more areas of core expertise
Responsible to: The Board of Trustees
Salary: Non-salaried post
Level of commitment required: 4 Main meetings a year (evenings) and 1 full day. The member may also be linked to a sub-committee who meet prior to each main meeting. Additional time may be assigned to visit staff and the offices and for reading and additional research.
Genuine Occupational Requirement: Must strongly align with the charity’s Vision, Mission and Values.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
The Baca Charity is currently looking for Trustees with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Property /social housing expertise including an understanding of housing law, regulations and property market/trends.
- Education – access to education, apprenticeship, progression to FE or HE education to facilitate development of opportunities to support vulnerable people towards employment / entrepreneurship. Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Relational Fundraising and Financial Governance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge
- Good understanding of the role and function of a Charity Trustee role
- Expert in specific area of Charitable Operation (see areas of Technical Expertise listed in Job Description above)
- Good understanding of the nature of challenges and or opportunities linked to the work carried out by Baca is desirable.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Experience
- Lived experience as an individual who has sought refuge, been trafficked and experience of the immigration system is highly desirable.
- Experience of being a Trustee in charitable organisation is desirable but not essential.
- Experience of working in teams, contributing to strategic decision making in a group is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong ability to think strategically is essential
- Ability to communicate your ideas verbally and in writing to other board members
- Ability to relate to others with cultural sensitivity
- Capacity for self-reflection and active learning is essential.
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to analyse information, make decisions and influence others
Personal Qualities
- Ability to behave in line with values of the organisation and therefore a strong role model that represents Baca with integrity is essential.
- Be willing to undertake training in the role is essential.
- A team player, able to encourage and maintain focus during periods of pressure.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
- A willingness to meet the minimum time commitment
- Qualities of Integrity, Selflessness, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership is essential.
- Motivated by compassion.
- An ability to think strategically.
- Good, independent judgement.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Willingness to speak their mind.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Baca.
- Capacity for self-reflection and active learning
Applicants must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
LEVEL OF COMMITMENT
All trustees are required to attend quarterly evening and one full day Board meetings. Board meetings usually take place at the Baca main office, Loughborough, Leicestershire. As appropriate, meetings could also take place virtually.
In addition to reading papers and preparing for meetings/conference calls, Trustees may be called upon for specific advice if they have particular expertise in a given area.
According to their individual skills and experience, Trustees may also be invited to serve on Baca’s Finance or Staff & Young People Wellbeing Committees or on ad-hoc Working Groups. Committees meet quarterly, usually in advance of Board meetings.
Further details of the role are contained in the Recruitment Pack.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role title: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Flexible (travel to London will be required at least once a quarter)
Salary: N/A (Volunteer role)
Time commitment: 1.5-2 days per month
Contract: The Chair is appointed for an initial 3-year term with the option of renewal for up to 3 terms. The maximum term for all trustees (including the Chair) is 9 years.
Purpose of the role:
Are you seeking a board opportunity with a high-impact charity that aligns with your values and vision for society? Passionate about refugee welfare, integration, and unlocking talent for the UK? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join a growing, impact-focused and ambitious charity supporting refugees to access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs Breaking Barriers effectively, in service of our vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
The Chair of Breaking Barriers provides visionary leadership and strategic direction, ensuring that the organisation effectively achieves its mission while adhering to its core values. This pivotal role involves governance oversight, board leadership, executive support, and serving as an ambassador for the organisation.
What’s in it for you?
Holding the high-profile role at the Chair of Trustees have a number of benefits, including the following:
- Contributing to an important cause: Having appropriate support for refugees in the UK to access meaningful employment does not only benefit the refugee community. It also supports businesses to have access to a wider talent pool and helps foster integration in the society.
- Opportunity to make a difference: As the new Chair for Breaking Barriers, you will have the opportunity to drive the growth of a highly impactful Charity with current funding of circa £4 million per year. Breaking Barriers have ambitious plans to extend its impact and you will play a part in spearheading this.
- Expanding your network: Breaking Barriers partners with some of the most high-profile corporates such as Macquarie, Bank of America, LinkedIn, Ikea, and the Big Yellow Group. Being the Chair of Trustee means that you will have exposure to these organisations. You will also have access to other senior stakeholders within Breaking Barriers’ wider network, amongst the trustees, executive, and founding teams.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations:
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply:
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Please apply via Charity Jobs by submitting a cover letter (up to approximately 2 A4 pages), referencing how you believe you best meet the person specification. You are also welcome to include any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process. Please view the attached recruitment pack for further essential information for candidates.
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd June. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Raising Futures Kenya supports young people in Kenya to become self-reliant and live free from poverty, through technical vocational training and business skills courses, and specialised support such as counselling.
We are looking for three new Trustees to join our UK Board. We are a small, award-winning charity who are actively shifting power to our Kenyan partner NGO. With three Trustees coming to the end of their term this year we are looking for skilled, enthusiast, committed individuals who are passionate about what we do, to become part of our Trustee team.
We are specifically looking for the following roles on our Board;
- Chair of Trustees
- Secretary to Board
- Someone who has experience in either corporate networking, partnership development, mental health and wellbeing, HR or in technical vocational training and entrepreneurship/business skills training.
Passion for our work is our number one recruitment factor though so please do get in touch if you have other skills to offer.
We are in Year 2 of our 5 year Strategic Plan, where the focus is on shifting the decision making power to our partner NGO in Kenya. Ultimately our long-term goal is to not be needed, but we realise the funding landscape is a long way off that at the moment.
As one of our Trustees you'll be part of an award-winning small charity who is leading the way in ethical development, primarily by actively shifting power and decision making to our incredible partner NGO in Kenya. We're a small charity but we definitely have a big impact and want to share our learning and knowledge with other NGOs who want to follow the same path of shifting power. We don't just talk about what we want to do, we get it done.
Please see the three detailed role descriptions on our website for more information about our charity and what the role entails. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Our Trustees are a team of volunteers who use their diverse skills, experience, and perspectives to set the strategic direction of the charity and make sure it’s doing what it was set up to do in the best possible way.
For families facing tough times, a holiday is a much-needed break from the day to day, as well as giving space and time to breathe, think differently. A holiday is essential for building wellbeing and hope for the future, especially when the present is challenging.
About you
You'll have the energy, integrity, passion, and skills to work with the Board of Trustees, our CEO and staff team, and our community, to drive forward a successful and dynamic future for our charity and the families we support.
We’re particularly looking to add the following professional skills and experiences to our team.
- Developing digital products, tools and/or services.
- Directly supporting children and/or families on an ongoing professional basis.
- Fundraising in a charity through voluntary donations or commercial income.
You don’t need to have been a Trustee before, but you do need to be willing to do some training to help you understand the role and the responsibilities that come with it.
We actively encourage applications from under-represented, marginalised and racialised groups, and those with lived experience of any of the barriers families face to having time away together. That’s things like mental or physical ill health, disability, domestic abuse, being a young carer or living on a low income.
We will make adjustments to our schedule and processes to ensure new trustees can be included and supported in the role.
More diverse perspectives on our Board help us make better decisions for families.
What we offer you
The biggest thing we have to offer is the chance to put your skills and experience to good use making the lives of families who are having a tough time better.
You’ll join a team who really care about making a difference and approach it with real openness and drive. Right off the bat we’ll connect you with the other Trustees and staff so you can get to know everyone, and we’ll buddy you up with another Trustee, so you’ve got someone to help you navigate it all as you settle in.
Expenses
You won’t get paid for your time, but we’ll make sure you aren’t out of pocket by covering the cost of your travel to meetings, childcare or other care if you need it, and a range of other expenses you might have while doing the role. We’ll book and/or pay for these in advance if you prefer.
How to apply
When you click 'Quick Apply' you'll find a link to upload your CV and answer a couple of screening questions.
We will make adjustments to the recruitment process wherever possible to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged for any reason.
- Monday 20th May - Applications close at 9am
- w/c 3rd June and w/c 10th June - First interviews with a panel of current trustees
- w/c 17th June - Second interviews with Jackie our Vice Chair of Trustees
After the interviews we’ll contact anyone we’d like to join the Board with an offer subject to references and checks.
If you accept, we’ll take up your references, do a DBS check and confirm your eligibility to act as a Trustee. If that’s all ok, you’re in! We’ll introduce you to the rest of the Trustees and get started with your induction.
Formal appointment happens at the next Board meeting which is on Thursday 5th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be an Action for M.E. Trustee?
Are you impatient for change, passionate and have time to spare to make a positive impact? Around 1.3 million children and adults in the UK with M.E. and M.E.-like symptoms following Covid-19 urgently need people like you.
Action for M.E. is the only UK charity support children and adults with M.E., through information, support, advocacy and healthcare services while working to secure change for the future. Over half of our Board of Trustees have direct experience of M.E.
We are a small organisation that regularly punches above its weight, working on a national and international scale and are delighted to be working with staff, volunteers and our Board of Trustees team who are passionate, dedicated and determined. We have high aspirations and ambitions and believe that Action for M.E. can, and will, make a major contribution to creating the change that is so desperately needed.
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding Action for M.E. to deliver critical services to meet present needs, while working to secure change for the future.
You will work as part of a dynamic Board of Trustees, helping to shape the strategic direction of the charity, bring fresh ideas and perspectives, ensure effective governance and financial stewardship and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
We're looking for up to three individuals, from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have a particular need for those who bring skills in either one or more of the following areas: research, science, local/national government, policy/advocacy and communications. These will complement the skills we currently have on the Board.
Are you committed to making a difference? Do you want to accelerate change? If you are ready to contribute your time and expertise to this worthwhile cause, we want to hear from you.
Join us in our mission to transform lives. Become our Charity Trustee today!
Please review the application pack attached for further instructions on how to apply to become our next Action for M.E. trustee.
We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome any reasonable adjustment requests required to take part in this recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2024, with interviews happening on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are hiring! Trustee vacancy
- Time Commitment: typically, 4 hours per month, for a term of 3 years (initial 12-month period)
- Location: Board meetings are held 4 times per year, and we work to find times that are accessible for Board members, which could include evenings and weekends. We meet twice a year in person in Oxford, and twice a year via Teams
- Renumeration: this is a voluntary role and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
About Us
An independent charity, The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) has been leading efforts to incorporate the values of environmental sustainability into the health sector since its establishment in 2008. Our work is underpinned by CSH’s Principles of Sustainable Clinical Practice: prevention; patient empowerment; lean care systems; low carbon alternatives.
CSH has a particular focus on:
- engaging those on the front line of patient care and promoting the concept of ‘sustainable clinical practice’
- enabling the use of the natural environment at NHS settings to be used as ‘nature-based solutions’ in healthcare.
As a trustee of our charity, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in shaping our organisation's future direction. The Board culture is friendly and lively, with an openness to creative ideas and input. There is a focus on core mission and values to inform decision making processes. The meetings will be focused, effective and inspiring, and led in line with CSH’s overarching aim to transform healthcare for a sustainable future. The Board values diversity and welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds.
About You
We particularly welcome new trustees who could bring skills and experience in financial management or legal and IP transfer. Though please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before.
How To Apply
For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact us.
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV (or Linkedin profile) and simple covering letter answering two questions:
- why you’re interested in supporting CSH
- what you hope to bring to the Board
Or if you prefer to record your cover letter, verbally or with video, that’s also welcomed. Please contact us if you have any other accessibility needs or if you would like help with applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for dedicated, energetic and engaged people for the RE Museum’s first independent Board of Trustees.
We have vacancies for up to six Trustees who will join us at a truly groundbreaking time, as we transition into a Charity Incorporated Organisation.
We are building a Board of Trustees with a diversity of backgrounds, skills and experience; ensuring that we are best place to realise our ambitions, improve our public offer, our care for the heritage of the Corps of Royal Engineers and ultimately the positive impact we have on the lives of our growing audiences.
Further information is available to download in the Trustee Recruitment Pack. We hope that you are keen to apply for the role and thank you for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.