Time Commitment: 

• On Average 4 hours per month
• You may be required to attend four quarterly meetings annually 
• You may be required to attend an annual AGM
• You may be required to attend 1-4 Committee meetings
• Physical presence at meetings is ideal, although video conferencing is also available for those who are unable to attend.
• You may be required to reply to email correspondence in a timely way

Remuneration: 

The role of Trustee does not have any financial remuneration; however, reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.

Application Deadline: Although Charity Jobs states that the deadline for this position is 30 December, kindly note that you can still apply for the position on the Muslim Aid website as the deadline on Muslim Aid website is 02 January 2022. 

Summary of the role

Muslim Aid is looking for a Trustee with a professional background in Finance.Candidates should have a good understanding of contemporary charitable activity in the UK and internationally and will help the Board develop our strategic aims and provide insight and support to achieve these aims - to constructively challenge our executive management team and to provide robust governance.

We are also looking to ensure a diverse make-up of the new Board in terms of gender and international linkages.  We are also looking for an individual who can bring commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and thoroughness to the governance function.  An ability to attend quarterly board meetings is a requirement; however, it is not a prerequisite to be a permanent resident in the UK. While implementation of strategic decisions of the Board will largely be in the hands of the CEO and Leadership Team, there may also be a need for some Trustees to be involved in sub-committees established for specific purposes.

There are big challenges ahead, but we have the passion, belief and ambition to meet them. If you share our belief and commitment to improving the lives of those in need, we very much look forward to hearing from you and perhaps, welcoming you on board. 

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

1. Work collaboratively with all trustees and the executive, supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities.
2. Ensure organisation strategic priorities are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives.
3. Supporting the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept; financial resources are controlled, invested, and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Act as a key member of the Finance and Audit Committee.
5. Review planning/budgeting processes in participation with the Board and constructively challenge where required.
6. Assisting in the development and implementation of an appropriate financial reserves policy.

About You:

To be successful in this role: 

1. Qualified accountant with demonstrated experience in the charity sector
2. FD/CFO level experience
3. Strategic planning experience at senior level.
4. Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions, and values.
5. Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes Proven ability to communication and explain financial information by members of the Board and other stakeholders

Why you should apply

By becoming a Trustee, you have the opportunity to not just talk about how charities should be run but rather do something about it yourself. The role allows you to utilise your skills and make the changes you want to see. By joining Muslim Aid, you have the opportunity to work towards a cause that you feel passionate about and be a part of something special.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the role please familiarise yourself with the Muslim Aid Finance Trustee Candidate Information Pack, Role Description and submit the completed Trustee Application Form and your CV .

Muslim Aid is seeking applications across all sectors of society, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity but wishes to encourage applications from women on the basis that they are underrepresented on the board of trustees.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have applied for this role before you do not need to do so again, your application has been recorded. Applications will be accepted until the closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Once we receive your application, we will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that that offers recovery groups, training and employment coaching.

Our values are firmly rooted in five critical characteristics:

• Recovery – Enabling people to recover from mental illness and manage their own mental health and wellbeing

• Support – Providing the opportunities to help ourselves and each other

• Hope – Offering a positive future where everyone can fulfill their potential

• Empowerment – Helping people to believe in themselves and what they can achieve

• Respect – Accepting without judging as each person is unique

We are now looking for additional Trustees to join our board. Are you passionate about mental health and keen to dedicate your skills to improve the lives of others? Read on…

What will you be doing?

Our trustees work effectively together to hold Restore “In Trust” for those who it is intended to benefit. Trustees play a critical role at Restore as they are the people who make sure the charity does what it says it will. 

There are five main things that trustees are responsible for:

• Ensuring that Restore has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focussed on achieving these

• Being responsible, with the other trustees, for the performance of Restore and its culture

• Ensuring that Restore complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Being guardians of Restore’s assets, taking due care over their security and proper application

• Ensuring that Restore’s governance is of the highest possible standard

What is the time commitment?

We are looking for people who can:

• Attend board meetings, one per quarter from 4:30pm, which rarely exceed two and a half hours. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year.

• Join one of our sub-committees, linked to your skill set, in order to get a proper feel for what is going on.

• Get involved in other activities depending on your skills/interests/preferences. 

• Make visits to our recovery groups and head office teams to ensure we all stay close to the services we are providing

• Collaborate and correspond by email to discuss things and make decisions in-between meetings.

• The meetings are currently hybrid, where you can attend in person or online. We are aware that people who are working full-time or have family/other responsibilities may not be able to travel to the meetings in person sometimes. It is not a requirement that trustees live in Oxfordshire but it would probably work better if you live no further afield than a neighbouring county. This position isn't 100% remote but there is plenty of flexibility.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term at a time which can be extended twice, meaning a maximum of nine years. 

What specialist skills do we need? 

We are particularly keen to talk to people with the following specialist skills:

• Property development/surveying/large building project experience

• Clinical expertise in mental health 

• Public sector/health sector experience

• Research

• Legal

• Fundraising

Don’t see yourself above? No problem - we are currently looking to talk to potential trustees with a wide variety of skills so please do contact us irrespective of whether you hold any of these specialisms.

What sort of people are you looking for?

There are no specific requirements – our current trustees are all very different. We have been a fairly diverse board over the years and are still looking for ways to improve. We recognise the need to be entirely representative of the community we serve in Oxfordshire and with this in mind, we’re keen for our board to reflect it. We are keen to hear from adult applicants of all ages, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, neurodiversity and lived experiences. 

Like to know more or apply?

You can take a look at our website for more information. If you wish to apply, please click the 'apply with Charity Jobs' button to attach a CV and covering letter. 

It is important to note that pre-appointment declarations will be requested to ensure that candidates have not been disqualified by law from acting as a trustee.

We will consider all applications and respond to candidates promptly. 

The role

This important role sits within the Supply Chain and Logistics team, which is an operations function responsible for processing offers of surplus food from our food partners out into our network of Regional Centres and wider community. The role is a hybrid between supply chain coordination and customer service provision with a strong data focus. You will analyse varied datasets to decide how food is distributed across our Network to ensure optimal and sustainable distribution. You will be responsible for continuing and championing the high levels of customer service we provide to the food industry and our network of Regional Centres. This fast-paced role is at the forefront of ensuring that surplus food reaches the FareShare Network, so that it can be distributed on to the thousands of charities and community groups we support across the UK. You will work closely with FareShare’s food suppliers, transport partners, and our Regional Centres to identify and overcome operational challenges to distribution. The successful candidate will also work closely with our Food Commercial team to ensure our food partners receive excellent operational support and customer service. We are continually evolving our processes and you will work within a culture of continuous improvement to improve operations within all things Supply Chain and Logistics. We are looking for organised, passionate people, good at multi-tasking and problem solving, who are looking for a busy role with plenty of supply chain challenges. Your time management skills will be exceptional and you will be comfortable working under pressure. You will be data savvy, and confident to manage feedback to various stakeholders with astute analyses and recommendations. 

Main areas of responsibility

Food Industry Customer Service:

 Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring offers are responded to and processed within agreed service level requirements

 Work closely with the Food Commercial Managers, providing feedback and reporting on service issues and attending meetings and site visits as appropriate

 Assist Food Team with insight and feedback from food businesses, capturing key account information in our CRM system

Regional Centre allocation:

  Adhere to the requirements of the Network Service Level Agreement

 Work with the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager to match food supplied to Regional Centre needs, always working to maximise surplus redistribution and minimise waste FareShare aims to be an equal opportunity employer 3

 Ensure that offers are allocated in an efficient and timely manner according to network needs and agreed priorities to maximise social impact of surplus food

 Using our CRM system, maintain timely records of accounts, allocations, offers and case management

 Maintain high standards of customer service to the Network and Operations teams and develop respectful and effective working relationships with the Regional Centres.

 Build your understanding of our Network and your relationship with Regional Centres through a programme of regular site visits in collaboration with the Network Development Managers

 Work with the Network Development Managers and Food Supply & Services Managers to identify opportunities to maximise and grow redistributed food volumes

Logistics and transport:

  Work with Commercial Managers and hauliers to implement best practice processes and reduce costs for FareShare whilst maximising acceptance of food

 Work with hauliers to plan transport requirements and ensure that we are able to meet network demand  Work with Regional Centres to coordinate and plan routes for internal FareShare logistics

 Reactively solve transport issues throughout the working day

 Review and approve transport invoices alongside the Finance Business Partner

Data and analysis:

  Use FareShare PowerBI reports to ensure optimal product allocation within contract requirements

 Specify, build, monitor and analyse Salesforce reports to increase efficiency of allocation

 Use dashboards to monitor network issues

 Lead regional network agreement service level review meetings

 Report on data integrity issues to the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

 Keep learning

Team coordination and representation:

  Support the Team providing assistance and cover when required e.g. during busy periods, annual leave and sickness to ensure an even spread of work across the team

 Support the training of new team members

 Represent the Supply Chain and Logistics team at network cluster and food category meetings

 Deputise for the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager when required

 Keep team process instructions up to date

Person Specification

Essential:

 Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

 Evidenced problem solving ability

 Excellent customer service skills

 Excellent organisation skills – able to prioritise with competence managing ongoing projects alongside reactive daily tasks

 Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel and Word

 Self starter, ability to work within clearly defined and agreed parameters with limited supervision

 Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders and third parties

 Ability to handle and analyse data, spotting trends in data and reports

 Experience of working in a fast paced and pressured operations role

 Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable:

 Advanced Excel skills and abilities to analyse and manipulate large datasets

 Salesforce or similar CRM system experience

 Supply chain and logistics background

 Experience of working as part of a project team with some responsibility for delivery

Working Hours - 30 Hours per week

This is an exciting time for The Friends who have expanded their operations over the past few years. The Friends generate income to support the running costs of the Wisdom Hospice paid via monthly grants.

The Friends of the Wisdom Hospice were set up as a charity to initially raise the funds to build a hospice to support the communities of Medway and Swale. The hospice was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth in October 1984. Today we raise our funds through Fundraising events, Donations generated from supporters, Gifts in Wills, Friends’ Lottery and through our three charity shops which are operated by a separate trading company.

We are looking to recruit a Financial Controller who will support the Chief Executive. This role has responsibility for the maintenance and development of charity wide financial systems, the annual budget process and the production of financial information for presentation to the Board of Trustees for both the charity and our trading company.

Role Description

• Preparing summary schedules of income received and posting them to Sage 50 Accounts

• Coding and posting purchase invoices to Sage and processing monthly bank payment run

• Preparing bank reconciliations

• Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis

• Running monthly payroll on Sage 50 Payroll including pensions

• Preparing and submitting monthly Gift Aid Claims and quarterly VAT returns

• Overseeing the work of Fundraising Administrator / Finance Assistant

• Preparing annual budgets

• Attending trustees’ meetings and advising trustees on financial matters

• Supporting CEO and other colleagues with ad hoc financial information

• Leading on annual audit process

Skills, Experience and Attributes

•  Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills

•  Ability to use own initiative - manage own workload and that of others

•  Experience of Sage 50 accounts and Sage 50 Payroll

•  Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in the use of Word and Outlook

•  Experience of using databases (Donorflex in particular would be an advantage)

•  Knowledge and experience of Charity accounts and SORP

•  Ability to remain up to date with relevant legislation and regulations

•  Understanding of the sensitive nature of our work and commitment to our values

•  Enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable

•  Current valid driving licence and use of own car

What we Offer

• A friendly and inclusive working environment

• Being part of a team that is really making a difference

• Company pension scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

• Free parking

• 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days

How to apply

Please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role and why we should consider your application.

An application pack can be requested from Friends' CEO Martyn Reeves 

We are keen to appoint so do not leave it too long to apply. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

The interim Executive Director will provide leadership and direction to Phoenix Art Space, working closely with the staff team, Co-chairs and Trustees to support the organisation to maintain its high level of operations. This will include overseeing the smooth running of the charity as well as providing strategic advice for the organisation’s creative and financial future.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of working in an arts organisation that is funded by Arts Council England, trusts and foundations and other private and public funders. This role will manage key stakeholder relationships integral to Phoenix Art Space’s continued success and ability to sustain its support of artists and the communities we serve.
 

To apply please send your CV (maximum 3 sides of A4) with a covering letter (Maximum 2 sides of A4) detailing why you are interested in the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience meets the requirements of this role and the person specification. Please also supply 2 referees and instructions of how to contact them.  We would also encourage applicants to complete the equal opportunities form.

We are accepting applications and the first closing date is: 13 December, 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 17 December 2021 online. 
Please visit our website to find the full job description, person specification and details on how to apply.

Working for You is a service run by Barnet Mencap that provides adults with moderate learning disabilities and/or high-functioning Autism information, advice, and guidance on a wide range of issues. We are looking for one focused individual to join full-time or two to join part-time*. The job offers both challenge and satisfaction, and will suit someone who meets the following criteria:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• Good working knowledge of safeguarding issues facing people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• Good team member
• Understands the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and/or Autism living within the London Borough of Barnet
• Have a person-centered planning ethos
• Excellent communication and literacy skills
• Able to advocate strongly for service users

Barnet Mencap is committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse.

To apply, please either complete an application form or send us your CV, complete with a statement explaining how you meet each of the criteria listed on the person specification. Further details are available on our website.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

*NOTE: The salary indicated is for a full-time position; a part-time position would be pro-rata at the same rate of pay.

Buttle UK is an exciting and creative charity that has been helping children and young people across the UK since 1953 through its endowment and external funding. We do this by providing direct financial support of up to £2,000 through our Chances for Children grants and, for some children whose home environment is disruptive and chaotic, grants which allow them to go to boarding school. We define a crisis as those living in financial hardship and dealing with at least one other challenging social issue.

Last year we were able to provide £4.78m in grant funding for children and young people, and we aim to continue an increased level of support over the next 18 months at least, as the long-term aftermath of the pandemic becomes more apparent.

We are looking for two new trustees to join the board in guiding the work of the charity, alongside our Senior Management Team, to support children and young people in crisis across the UK. We are looking for applicants with skills or experience in the following:

• Lived experience/or frontline experience of the issues the children and young people we work with are facing in the UK today.
• Work in/or attend/ed boarding school.
• Grant-making.
• Digital Technology.

We are a charity supporting children and young people, so we would encourage applications from young people over the age of 18. We also particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are strongly supported in our grant-making but underrepresented within our organisation.

Board and Committee meetings are held in London, Victoria or can be joined online. Our Trustee information pack on our website at our 'work for us' page contains the following:

· Support provided for new Trustees

· Information on the time commitment of being a Trustee at Buttle UK

· Trustee Role Description and Person Specification

· Links for additional information to read, listen to and watch.

.      Links to the application forms you will need.

To apply please complete the application form and send, accompanied by your CV and our EDI Monitoring Form

Interviews will take place on the 27th & 28th January 2022 at our London Victoria office or online.

We are delighted to be partnering with the British Horse Society (BHS) who have grown over the last 70 years to become the largest and most influential equestrian charity in the UK (over 119,000 members).  With the core foundations of education, welfare, access, and safety, the BHS has an aim to protect and promote the interests of all horses and those who care for them through a wide range of campaigns and initiatives.

The BHS are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and are keen to progress work in this area. The BHS Board of Trustees have identified a need to appoint a Diversity and Inclusion specialist to bring their skills and expertise to the Board. Alongside your fellow trustees you will support and empower the Senior Management Team to develop the society for the benefit of their member and wider equestrian community and help to showcase the work it does.

Specifically, this trustee will lead on the creation of, and then Chair, a new EDI Advisory Group. The group will heavily influence the development of the BHS’ EDI strategy and will work with the BHS  Senior Management Team to oversee its implementation. This means you’ll have the opportunity to support the society through the cultural change required to reduce barriers and advance equality and work with the Society to promote inclusion throughout the equestrian sector.

An EDI Specialist you will bring strong expertise of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have demonstratable understanding of the lived experience of disadvantaged and/or minoritized groups. You will have experience of influencing cultural or significant organizational change, experience of strategic/business planning, and be motivated by the work of the BHS.

The time you need to dedicate will be a minimum of one day a month - maybe more from time to time if your specialist area needs support or development. The BHS Board of Trustees meets 6 times a year (with meetings lasting for half a day). In your role as Chair of the EDI Advisory Group meetings, you will determine the frequency of these meetings. The BHS is headquartered in offices near Kenilworth, Warwickshire – it is expected that while it is possible for virtual attendance for meetings, ad-hoc travel to the office will be required.

You will receive support and guidance from the BHS Chairman and your fellow trustees.  You will be provided with reasonable out of pocket expenses for the duties you undertake as a trustee and will be given resources and information to undertake your role including a tablet and keyboard to access BHS emails and take part in remote calls and will provide specialist equipment or resources for those with additional needs.

This charity is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and an equal opportunity employer - all applicants will receive an unbiased consideration.

To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert with an updated version of your CV or contact Lisa Ross or Matt Adams. In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process, but the team are on hand to answers any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you want a confidential discussion.

The closing date for applications will be 23rd December 2021.

Noah’s Ark Children’s hospice helps babies, children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. We are here to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, rather than as patients; as families, not just as carers. Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional, and practical support for families across north and central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.

Objective

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also line manage and support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. He or she will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive and will foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team.

Time commitment

• Four Board meetings per year plus attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Annual Budget Meeting (ABM) and annual awayday/strategy day.
• In addition to chairing the main Board meetings, the Chair may attend the five sub- committees – Finance, Audit, Resources and Governance (FARG), People, Fundraising and Communications, Clinical Governance and Remuneration, which all meet quarterly.
• Additionally, the Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and also represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities

The below list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.

Strategic leadership

• Provide leadership to the charity, the Executive team, and its Board, ensuring that the Charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
• Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
• Leading the planning of and chairing the annual away day/strategy day.
• Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
• Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

Trustee Governance

• Ensure that the governance arrangements are clearly defined and working in the most effective way for the Charity.
• Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
• Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
• Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
• Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively and which also reflects the wider population.
• Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.

External Relations

• Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.
• Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate.
• Represent the charity at external functions, meetings, and events.
• Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.
• Introduce the charity to potential supporters and foster new relationships.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
• Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
• Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.
• Monitor that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

Relationship with the Chief Executive and the Wider Executive Team

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
• Foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team – CEO, Deputy CEO, Director of Fundraising and Communication and Director of Finance and Business Development. Embed clear lines of communication to ensure the Chair and Board are kept abreast of risk management with timely updates on operations. Support the Chief Executive, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
• Ensure regular contact with the Chief Executive and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
• Lead the process for appointing the Chief Executive (and Trustees) and be involved in the recruitment of senior staff.
• Liaise with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, in particular mitigating risk and ensuring the responsible management of finances and commercial decisions as well as providing other support as necessary.
• Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with other Trustees.
• Ensure that the Chief Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support.

Additional information

The Vice-Chair acts for the Chair when the Chair is not available and undertakes assignments at the request of the Chair. The Vice-Chair role is currently vacant, and the Chair of Trustees will oversee the recruitment of a new incumbent.

Person Specification

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

Essential Experience

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation.
• Successful track record of achievement through their career.
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
• Significant experience of chairing meetings and events.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of the health service and care sector.

• Experience and knowledge of working with children, families, health, social care, and safeguarding would be an advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the Civil Society sector and current issues affecting it.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together.
• Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.
• Good understanding of charity governance issues.

How to Apply

For an informal chat about this role please email Zoe Oldham, an applicant’s pack is available at the same email address. To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach you would bring to the role, along with your CV/resume in English to the above email address.

The deadline for application is Sunday 12th December 2021

We are looking for new Trustees to join our experienced and committed board. We are particularly looking for people to strengthen our expertise in   Human Resources, Finance and IT/Digital

Our vision is to have a fair, just and equal society where all people can live in harmony with each other and in a state of positive well-being.

Our mission is to empower refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to know and exercise their rights, thrive, make a positive contribution, integrate and take control of their lives.

LRMN is a vibrant and thriving organisation providing vital services to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across London but mainly in the south and southeast London boroughs.  Our services include providing specialist legal advice on immigration, housing and welfare, supporting those who need to improve their skills through training and volunteering as well as helping them gain employment.  We support women who survived gender-based violence including rape, trafficking, domestic violence and more and we offer them 1:1 counselling and therapeutic activities.  In addition, we provide mental health and well-being support to those who are suffering from non-clinical mental health issues. We advocate and campaign against policies that are not fair and just and which uphold hostile environment. We also provide hardship funds and food parcels to destitute clients.

We have been growing the scale and range of our services over recent years and have a diverse funding base including Trusts and Foundations, statutory agencies and public donations. 

We are keen to recruit trustees with experience in the fields of HR and IT/digital and are looking for a financially qualified trustee who is interested in succeeding to the role of Treasurer when the current incumbent reaches the end of his term of office. In the next 3 -6 months we will also conduct a selection process and will appoint someone to replace our Chair who is in her last term of service.

As a Board member you will be expected to attend a quarterly board meeting, join a sub-committee which also meets quarterly and offer support relevant with your expertise. Sub-committees include Organisation Development, Finance, Risk and Compliance and Fundraising and Marketing. All meetings normally take place in the evening from 6.00pm and last about 1.5 – 2 hrs.  Since the lock down the board has been meeting via Zoom.

Job Title:  Head of Fundraising

Hours:  Full time/ permanent

Salary:  Up to £50k

Location:  Winchester

We are working in partnership with Brendoncare a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people through their care homes and community support services.  Care, choice, and community are at the heart of all that they do. The charity is seeking to appoint a Head of Fundraising reporting into the Director of Charitable Impact and Community Services.  The role provides strategic leadership to the fundraising function to support the organisations strategy for charitable impact across its services in its mission to support people in later life.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who will thrive on developing and managing a diverse fundraising strategy to generate income from a broad range of sources to further their vital work and will demonstrate:

• Leadership and management experience within a fundraising team or similar environment.
• Excellent and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to network at all levels.
• Experience at developing and maintaining a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising business plan, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Promoting the development of the fundraising programme to stakeholders including staff, volunteers, trustees, beneficiaries, families and supporters.
• Developing strong working relationships with the Leadership Team to contribute effectively towards the delivery of the annual plan.

You will be an innovative and creative leader who inspires both colleagues, trustees and stakeholders.  You thrive in a values driven environment where you can use your interpersonal and relationship building skills to engage others in driving forwards plans with energy and credibility. Everyone at Brendoncare, from the catering team, to the carers and nurses and the Chief Executive are all dedicated to improving the lives of older people.  If you feel you have the drive and passion to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

**Please note that from 11 November 2021 this post requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt**

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, at Charisma Charity Recruitment.  To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Closing date for applications:13/12/21

Interview date:16 December

About the role

The Chagos Conservation Trust (CCT) are currently seeking to appoint a Director to drive the delivery of the Trust’s vision and strategy.

The Director will work with the Board of Trustees to oversee and implement all aspects of the organisation’s operations, and develop and deliver CCT’s 2022-2025 strategy.

They will lead all communications, fundraising, government and partner relations, Chagossian community engagement, and programme development efforts, with support from the Trustees.  The Director will be responsible for delivery of all CCT projects and in particular progressing CCT’s flagship rewilding programme, Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs, and manage one staff member.

This is a challenging and multi-faceted role with no week being the same as the last. You will ensure effective coordination between different functions across the organisation to maintain cohesion and alignment with the strategy. You need to have a diverse range of skills, be open to ‘mucking in’ and taking on non-traditional senior management tasks as needed, be flexible and open to new opportunities as they appear. As a very small organisation the Director is expected to deliver everything that requires to be done to enable CCT to function to its fullest potential.

This is a full-time, work from home role, and therefore you need to be self-motivating and confident working without a traditional support structure. This role does not necessarily entail travel to the Chagos Archipelago and is not a scientific research role.

About the Chagos Conservation Trust

The Chagos Archipelago, an archipelago of 58 islands covering some 640,000km2 of ocean, is a UK Overseas Territory, and a rare haven of beautiful reefs and diverse wildlife located in the midst of the Indian Ocean.

The Chagos Conservation Trust, founded in 1992, is a largely voluntary-run UK charity with a board of 14 Trustees made up from a diverse group of scientists, conservationists, campaigners and finance specialists with one thing in common: working to protect the Chagos Archipelago.

In 2015, the Trust appointed a Director to drive and expand the organisation. The Director works closely with the Board and other institutions and organisations to further the goals of the CCT and ensure that the Trust has a sustainable future.

CCT’s aim is to make sure that this valuable natural environment is conserved, and can act as an example for conservation and management of such environments across the planet.  With the right care, the archipelago can be a reminder of how tropical reefs flourished many hundreds of years ago, and can offer vital insight into how they might be saved for generations to come.

We carry out scientific and historical research and conservation work, and strive to highlight the global importance of this breath-taking marine ecosystem.

Job Description

Job Title: Director – Chagos Conservation Trust

Location: Home-based, but with a requirement to travel for board meetings and meetings with other organisations or individuals as work demands

Position: Full time

Reports to: The Board of Trustees, with line management by the Chair

Job Purpose

CCT promotes and conducts scientific and historical research and environmental conservation work in the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world’s largest fully-protected marine reserve.

CCT is looking for a high calibre candidate, willing to take ownership of continuing to build the organisation and moving CCT’s flagship programme, Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs, forward. The person will report to and be responsible to the Trustees of CCT.

Principal Responsibilities

● To develop and deliver a SMART three year (2022-2025) strategic business plan, enabling the charity to continue to conserve the Chagos Archipelago

● To further develop Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs by creating a fully costed, conservation plan that includes partner and stakeholder contributions, investigate funding opportunities, and manage the Programme Manager

● To develop applications for funding and to manage funded projects, including our current three-year Darwin Plus Grant

● To ensure CCT meets all legal and administrative requirements including maintenance of financial records, accounting, submission of required documents to the Charity Commission or other appropriate bodies

● To work with the Board to raise funds for Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs, and other approved projects, engaging donors, preparing bids, preparing and submitting concept notes and proposals, and delivering and championing successful project reports

● To manage and develop CCT’s communication and outreach, including production of Chagos News, writing news stories, updating the websites and social media, and building media relations

● To develop collaborative relationships with strategic partners and like-minded organisations, particularly members of the Chagossian community, potential funders, fellow NGOs and scientists, governmental partners, and other key stakeholders

● To manage, with the Trustees, the CCT working groups, to further the aims of CCT

Skills and experience required

● Understanding CCT – Understands, shares, and promotes CCT vision and mission, and the desire to conserve the Chagos Archipelago

● Qualifications – Degree qualified or relevant professional qualification and experience

● Experience - Minimum of five years at the senior or executive management with experience of working with charity boards of trustees

● Achieving results – Effective project management and able to identify opportunities for CCT, but equally aware of CCT’s objectives and constraints, and ensure these are applied appropriately to all opportunities/activities

● Building relationships – Knowledge of the conservation NGO sector with extensive contacts and experience of working at a high-level, influencing change and developing collaborative partnerships and programmes

● Diplomacy – Able to anticipate and understand the expectations of Trustees, funders, officials, and others, and ensure their requirements are met and expectations appropriately managed

● Realistic - Understand the constraints that apply specifically to working in the British Indian Ocean Territory

● Influencing and impact – Experience in identifying, cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with potential and existing donors and key influencers

● Communication – Demonstrate good communication, both orally and in writing, with trustees, funders, government officials, journalists, and members. Experience producing internal reports and public-facing outreach materials and managing websites, using appropriate software

● Administration – Practical experience in finance, human resources, safeguarding, operations, grant management, charity reporting, governance, and IT

● As CCT’s only member of full-time staff, ability to work independently and self-motivate

Other details

● Location – UK but is a remote, home working role with access to London or major UK destinations as required

● Salary – up to £45,000 pa depending on experience

● 4% employer pension contribution

● 25 days annual leave

● Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing why they are the right person for the role to by 15th December 2021, interviews scheduled for second week of January 2022, with a second round of interviews mid to late January if necessary. Please contact the CCT chair with any queries.

Job Title: Chief Executive

Location: Bristol

Hours: Part-time – 3 or 4 days a week

Salary: up to £67,500 FTE

We are working in partnership with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, who are seeking a new Chief Executive.

The new Chief Executive will be a visionary leader and provide strong leadership and support, on behalf of the Board of Trustees ensuring the Charity achieves the goals and objectives as set by the Trustees.  You will be a passionate and effective advocate in advancing the Centre’s objectives so that meaningful activity is increasingly funded, prioritised and delivered for all animals in our care and the wider Bristol community. This includes public speaking and networking at senior level with other charities, government and community leaders and influencers to materially increase the active supporter base and revenue generated.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Clear and inspirational leadership and people management skills
• Flair and engagement with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
• Implement a positive and committed performance culture
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation
• Prepare and deliver the strategic plan against agreed financial goals
• Act as the Ambassador for the charity and have overall responsibility for raising the profile of the Centre and its services in the community
• Lead the creation and implementation of the annual and longer-term business plans that will ensure the successful delivery of the strategy and objectives as agreed with the Trustees.

The successful candidate will lead the senior management team and take overall responsibility for all operational activities, financial management and work closely with the Chairman and Trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Centre.  You will deliver new sources of funding to diversify the centres income streams ensuring annual income generation targets are met.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would like to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.  To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Closing date for applications:  4th Jan 2022

Interview date with Charisma: no later than 6th Jan 2022

First Interview date with Charity:  w/c 17th Jan 2022

Second interview date with Charity: w/c 24th Jan 2022

Our highly respected, long-serving Chief Executive is stepping down from her role at International Cat Care in 2022 after 28 years.

Description

We are looking for a CEO who is an inspiring, dynamic leader; passionate about the charity's ‘cat friendly’ ethos. They will have the ability to network and influence in the worldwide arena, ensuring the charity remains a thought leader in cat welfare and that feline expertise is kept front and centre of its work. Stakeholders include the veterinary profession, those working in the behaviour field, those working for the welfare of unowned cats, boarding, grooming, breeding, cat owners, other welfare organisations, and organisations contributing to legislation that affects cats. 

The CEO will have a business mindset with the skills to lead this education and welfare charity forwards in the new digital age of education and sharing of knowledge. 

They have a key role in income generation, striving to balance the charity’s activities as iCatCare drives its development towards long term success and continued financial viability within its policy and accountability frameworks as agreed by the Board of Trustees.

The CEO consults with and supports the Chair and the Board to enable them to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• To be the charity’s figurehead, representing the charity at relevant events, meetings, and ensuring the charity is recognised as a key influencer.
• To facilitate the development of collaborations with appropriate individuals and organisations worldwide to fulfil the charity’s mission and vision.
• To be responsible for creating the environment to ensure the policies and solutions created to improve cat welfare are current and based on the best possible feline knowledge and understanding.
• To work collaboratively and closely with the trustees and the executive team, to oversee operations and business activities to ensure they deliver the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy, mission, vision, and values of iCatCare.
• To work with the chair and board of trustees on a range of strategic issues from finance, investments, risk assessment, and HR, to ensure the charity is compliant in terms of assets, finance, reputation, and law.
• To develop high quality business strategies and operational plans ensuring their alignment with the planned short-term and long-term objectives of the Charity. To lead and motivate the Executive Team to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing organisation.
• To enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.
• To build relationships and trust with key partners and sponsors and act as a point of contact for key stakeholders and alliances.
• To work with the Executive Team (and the Trustees where appropriate) to analyse and negotiate difficult situations and (critical) incidents and provide solutions to ensure the charity’s survival and growth.
• To maintain a deep knowledge of the environment, markets and activities of the charity and ensure the charity’s ethos, mission, vision, and values are maintained.
• To maintain key knowledge of the use of educational programmes to reach the right audiences with effective and impactful courses and resources. 
• To hold overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, ensuring safe practices are always maintained, and that identified risks are reported and resolved as quickly as possible.
• To ensure cyber-security and data protection policies and processes are maintained across the charity’s business, client, and company data, working with the data protection manager (DPM) on any issues or concerns.
• To provide support and guidance to the Executive Team and direct reports, carry out performance and development reviews (PDRs), and regular 1:1 meetings to monitor and set objectives as per company policy and procedures.

Essential characteristics:

• A clear commitment to, and understanding of, cat welfare issues.
• Proven background and experience as a CEO or senior executive role with knowledge of diverse business functions. (Ideally within the charity sector).
• Understanding of the principles of animal welfare (ideally with a background relating to feline activities).
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and public speaking skills with proven ability to work with sponsors, clients, and the media. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to prioritise, multitask and drive deadlines. A good understanding of financial planning, budgetary control, and performance management principles.
• Proven record of working to the values inherent in the charity demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all aspects.
• Experience of developing strategies, business plans and their successful implementation.
• A motivational leader, able to build rapport and collaboration with stakeholders, such as other charities, governmental bodies, and other influencers within a worldwide arena.
• Proven record of managerial success through building effective teams and mentorship. Degree level education, (ideally veterinary/ or relevant science degree).
• Understand and have knowledge of relevant stakeholders in veterinary and non-veterinary fields and the charity’s position and activities as a nexus organisation.

Desirable characteristics:

• An understanding of marketing, developments in digital marketing and relevant fundraising opportunities.
• IT literate, with excellent working knowledge of MS/Apple packages.

  LocationTisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LW

  SalaryCommensurate with experience and qualifications