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FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE EXTERNAL MEMBER
The CSP is the professional, educational and trade union body for the 60,000 Chartered Physiotherapists, support workers and students in the UK. It is one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare, governed by an elected Council.
Our mission is for the CSP to transform the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by empowering our members and exerting our influence.
Our vision is for physiotherapy to transform lives, maximise independence and empower populations.
We are recruiting for an external member with relevant experience to join the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee. This committee advises the CSP Council on financial, organisational risk and audit issues affecting the CSP.
We are looking for someone who is not a member of CSP, who can bring in financial experience and competence in accounting and/or auditing. We value the way that our external committee members offer positive challenge and expert scrutiny, bringing in external expertise and perspective. Your skills will help the committee to ensure financial robustness and provide professional assurance to Council.
You can find out more information about the CSP and the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee on our website.
We positively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and with a broad range of experience. We strive for our committee members to be as diverse as society and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Your application will be dealt with fairly and all decisions we make about it will be based on merit and your ability to meet the competences required for the role.
The applications process will close at noon on Tuesday 2 April, with interviews on Thursday 18 April. The new committee member will receive an induction and take up their role in April 2024. All our committee roles are voluntary with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses paid.
Committee members are expected to attend 6 committee meetings per year (usually 2-3 hours duration, virtually or in-person in London), induction & development sessions, other CSP events and to give sufficient time to their committee work between meetings for an initial three-year term.
Recruitment Pack (in separate document via email)
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This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual with strong leadership qualities and the experience to lead and grow an £18.3m turnover business.
Black Country Housing Group (BCHG) is a registered housing provider firmly rooted in and working closely with local communities in the Black Country and Birmingham. BCHG owns and manages around 2,200 homes across a range of tenures as well as providing support to residents in our local communities including:
- Affordable houses and apartments
- Shared ownership and leasehold homes
- Retirement Living
- Supported Living
- Homes and support for former rough sleepers and care leavers
- Employability, financial and digital inclusion projects
The role
Dr Abigail Robson, who is BCHG’s current Board Chair will step down in September 2024, having been Chair for the last 7 years. The Chair of the Board fulfils a particularly important role in providing leadership to the Board and working with all Members to fulfil the Board’s responsibility for setting the strategic vision and direction of the Group in accordance with the Strategic Plan objectives and any legal and regulatory requirements. We are keen to attract applications from individuals with a strong background in leadership from within the social housing sector, board experience and a track record in housing management, asset management or development. We are also particularly keen to have a balanced shortlist and would welcome applications from women.
You will have experience in one or more of the areas below.
- Extensive experience of operating at a senior level (either Executive or Non-Executive) within the social housing sector.
- Experience of operating as a Chair of a Board or a Non-Executive Director, with an understanding of good governance practice.
- Successful track record of motivating senior teams to deliver a clear strategic vision.
- Strategic experience in finance and risk.
- Understanding of strategic policy, the economic and operating environments within which BCHG operates.
What you can expect from BCHG
- Tailored on-boarding and other ongoing specialist training, as appropriate, to enhance the skills of all Members.
- Support of the Senior Independent Director and Executive Team.
- Remuneration at levels set out in the Association’s policy and reimbursement of incidental expenses, including travel, associated with attending meetings and other events.
- Tablet and access to the Board Software which contains the key documents of our business.
- Access to publications and literature relating to the social housing sector and Board membership.
- Attendance at conferences and other events as required.
How to apply
You are asked to provide the following information in support of your application:
- A detailed CV, (no more than three A4 pages), including qualifications, employment history, relevant experience and details of any other current or recent Board memberships and key achievements, as well as any voluntary activity in the last 5 years.
- A supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) addressing the person specification and competencies and summarising how you think that your knowledge and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role of Board Chair. Please also explain your motivation in applying and give examples of specific achievements in the last 5 years which demonstrate your competence for this role.
- Full contact details, (name, job title, organisation, phone and email), will be requested for two referees at the time of an offer being made.
Your application will be acknowledged and treated with strictest confidence.
The recruitment pack is available, and applications should be made, through BCHG’s Careers Portal by the closing date.
All applications will be considered and assessed against the requirements of the Role Profile in order to select candidates.
If you have been successful at this stage, we will contact you to invite you to interview.
Recruitment timetable
The closing date for applications is 28th March 2024.
Interviews will be held on 29th April 2024.
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Trustee – People Representative
Role title: Trustee Chair of HR & Remuneration Committee
Location: Marwell Wildlife
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Trustee Role
As a registered charity, our governance and overall leadership rests with our Board of Trustees, who work alongside the Chief Executive and Director team. Whilst membership of the Board is voluntary, it is a highly rewarding experience and Trustees contribute actively, taking significant responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of our organisation. Trustees are encouraged to contribute fully to the vibrant life of Marwell, with those already in this role finding it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the Marwell family. With exciting times ahead, we are looking to complement our existing Board of Trustees with a suitably experienced and highly qualified HR professional. In addition to the generic responsibilities and skills required of all our Board members, Marwell requires someone for this role who can demonstrate extensive HR expertise and wisdom, gained from a career in a commercial or senior not-for-profit environment, operating at Board level. This role, like many Board appointments, is non-executive but critical in our overall governance, leadership and understanding of best practice.
Main Duties
• Participate in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims and operational progress of the organisation.
• Alongside fellow Trustees, ensure that the policies and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its overall aims and objectives.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
• Consider the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries, whether as a member of the Board or any of its sub-committees; this role chairs the HR & Remuneration Committee.
• Reflect the organisation’s vision and principles, strategy and major policies at all times.
• Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts and support the organisation in fundraising activities.
• Be a critical friend to all members of the Director team.
• Always adhere to the Board Code of Conduct, particularly when exercising the functions of the Trustee, or any of its sub-committees or groups.
• Attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate.
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
• Maintain positive relationships with senior employees.
• Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of Trustees.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Board.
If you believe you meet the requirements of this role, and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and accompanying letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role to the Marwell HR Department by 29 March 2024.
For further information about this role, please view the full role profile on our website.
Potential first stage interviews: Week Commencing 15 & 22 April 2024.
Potential second stage interviews: Week Commencing 29 April & 06 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – Animal Welfare Representative
Role title: Trustee Chair of Ethics Committee
Location: Marwell Wildlife
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Trustee Role
As a registered charity, our governance and overall leadership rests with our Board of Trustees, who work alongside the Chief Executive and team of Directors. While membership of the Board is voluntary, and without remuneration (reasonable expenses are paid) it is a highly rewarding experience where Trustees contribute actively and take significant responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of our organisation. Those already in this role find it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the Marwell family. With exciting times ahead, we are looking to complement our existing Board of Trustees with a suitably experienced and highly qualified Animal Welfare professional. In addition to the generic responsibilities and skills required of Board members, Marwell requires someone who can demonstrate extensive knowledge of animal welfare. Ideally, they will also have experience of working in a veterinary and/or conservation capacity. This role, like many Board appointments, is non-executive but critical in our overall governance, leadership and understanding of best practice.
Main Duties
• Participate in supporting and regularly reviewing the strategic aims and operational progress of the organisation.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the policies and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its overall aims and objectives and that it is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation, strives to achieve best practice, complies with the charity’s constitution and is accountable.
• Always consider the entire organisation, along with its beneficiaries and always act in the charity’s best interest, whether as a member of the Board or any of its sub-committees. • Reflect the organisation’s vision and principles, strategy, and major policies at all times.
• Always act with reasonable care and skill and manage the charity’s resources responsibly.
• Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts and support the organisation in fundraising activities.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times, particularly when exercising the functions of the Trustee, or any of its sub-committees or groups.
• Attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate.
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
• Maintain good relations with senior managerial employees.
• Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of Trustees.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Trustee body.
If you believe you meet the requirements of this role, and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and accompanying letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role to the Marwell HR Department, by 29 March 2024.
For further information about this role, please view the full role profile on our website.
Potential first stage interviews: Week Commencing 15 & 22 April 2024.
Potential second stage interviews: Week Commencing 29 April & 06 May 2024.
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Trustee – Fundraising Representative
Role title: Trustee
Location: Marwell Wildlife
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Trustee Role
As a registered charity, our governance and overall leadership rests with our Board of Trustees, who work alongside the Chief Executive and Director team. While membership of the Board is voluntary, and without remuneration (reasonable expenses are paid) it is a highly rewarding experience where Trustees contribute actively, and take significant responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of our organisation. Those already in this role find it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the Marwell family. With exciting times ahead, we are looking to complement our existing Board of Trustees with a suitably experienced and highly qualified Fundraising professional. In addition to the generic responsibilities and skills required of Board members, Marwell requires someone who can demonstrate extensive charitable fundraising expertise, at a Director or Chief Executive level. Ideally, they will have relevant experience of fundraising governance, major giving and large-scale capital appeals. This role, like many Board appointments, is non-executive but critical in our overall governance, leadership and understanding of best practice.
Main Duties
Role-specific
• To champion fundraising at Board level.
• To work with the Board, CEO, Directors and senior leadership to embed a culture of fundraising throughout the organisation.
• To provide strategic overview and advise the Board on fundraising governance, compliance and regulation, in support of the senior management team.
• To actively harness the energy and contacts of all trustees to support fundraising initiatives, through appropriate use of their networks, sources and their presence at fundraising and other events.
• To support the fundraising team, as appropriate, on fundraising strategy and activities.
• To support the creation of and take a leading role in a new ‘Development Board’
General
• Participate in supporting and regularly reviewing the strategic aims and operational progress of the organisation.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the policies and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its overall aims and objectives.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
• Consider the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries, whether as a member of the Board or any of its sub-committees.
• Reflect the organisation’s vision and principles, strategy and major policies at all times.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times, particularly when exercising the functions of the Trustee, or any of its sub-committees or groups.
• Attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate.
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
• Maintain good relations with senior managerial employees.
• Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of Trustees.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Trustee body.
If you believe you meet the requirements of this role, and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and accompanying letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role to the Marwell HR Department by 29 March 2024.
For further information about this role, please visit our website.
Potential first stage interviews: Week Commencing 15 & 22 April 2024
Potential second stage interviews: Week Commencing 29 April & 06 May 2024
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As we have a number of members retiring this year, we are currently looking for governors to join the Corporation Board. We are seeking experienced individuals, looking for an opportunity to use, and develop, their professional skills in a board-level environment. This is a really exciting time to join us at Preston College, as we implement our new Strategic Plan.
Being a governor is a hugely rewarding leadership role. Governors can make a real difference and give something back to the local community.
At the moment, we are looking for new governors with background and experience of one, or more, of the following areas:
- Business
- Finance/ resources
- Strategy
- Audit and Risk
- Estates Management.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who can contribute ideas and widen the perspective of our Board. We value the diversity of our learners and staff and are determined to reflect this amongst our Governing Body. We encourage people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Most meetings are held in College.
Please get in touch if you don’t feel you have the time to join the Board but would be interested in being co-opted to one of our committees. Co-option can provide an excellent introduction to voluntary governance roles. We are currently looking for co-opted members to join our Search and Governance Commitee, Resources Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
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NNRF is seeking a new Chair to work in partnership with our members and trustee board to lead the organisation into its next phase of development. We are seeking someone with excellent leadership skills and governance experience, who is passionate about the needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
Established in 2000, we are an independent registered charity set up to work with and for refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our Vision is a society where asylum seekers and refugees are welcomed, receive fair and compassionate treatment and the support to rebuild their lives.
NNRF currently employs 50 staff members and has a Trustee Board of 12 who ensure the charity runs according to its constitution and statutory obligations. Board meetings are held in person, bi-monthly. Most trustees also sit on one or more sub-committees reporting to the Board.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair of NNRF
The Chair along with the other board members has the primary function of holding the management team to account, ensuring they work effectively to promote the charity’s objectives.
To this end you will provide inclusive leadership, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the Director and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire workforce, including volunteers, to achieve agreed objectives. You will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Director.
Six Board meetings are held per year. The Chair is supported by an active Board and is expected to have regular meetings with the vice chair, the treasurer, and the director. The chair may be called upon to represent the Charity at occasional events with key stakeholders. The Chair sits on the finance and human resource committees which meet monthly, and is supported by the treasurer, vice-chair and secretary to the Board.
Process of selection
All trustees are elected by our membership at the annual general meeting in November. The current board will nominate candidates for election following an interview with the Chair and Vice-chair. The nomination would require the prospective Chair to attend board meetings as a co-opted member prior to the AGM.
If elected as a board member, the new Chair will be mentored by the current Chair in the first few six months of the role. The Board will review the Chair’s appointment after six months.
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Make a lasting impact on young people in two inner London communities
Our Vision: Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.
Central Foundation Schools of London (CFSL) is a charitable foundation which supports two amazing voluntary aided Schools based in the East End of London – Central Foundation Boys’ School in Islington and the Girls’ School in Tower Hamlets. Between them the two schools support over 2,500 young people from highly diverse communities and backgrounds.
The Foundation has just completed a major building redevelopment project with the Boys' School and is about to start a programme to extend the Sixth Form facilities and provision at the Girls' School. Beyond that the Foundation has just embarked on its first 3-year strategy which aims to leverage our skills, funding and influence to collaborate with our schools to strengthen their education provision and outcomes.
The Foundation are seeking four new Board members to serve for an initial term of four years. We are particularly keen to appoint:
- Two new trustees with experience of leadership the secondary education sector and/or a strong understanding of education policy and the wider education context in which our schools are working.
- A further Board member with a strong background in finance who would also serve as a member of our Finance & Audit or Investment Committee, or possibly both.
- A new trustee with a keen interest in creating opportunities for young people potentially through experience in careers development, corporate partnerships, fundraising or income generation.
The Foundation Board meets in person quarterly and has an annual away day. As well as being members of the Board, trustees are asked to join one of the sub-committees or project groups - these meetings are usually hybrid with one in-person meeting each year.
For more information, please click 'apply via website' to be redirected to the Foundation Website.
The Closing Date for expressions of interest is Monday 22 April at 10am.
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About New College Durham
New College Durham is a high performing Further and Higher Education college both educationally and financially with strong building blocks in place for future development. Following the appointment of a new Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Governors in July 2020, the College entered an exciting period of change which has presented many opportunities. During this new period, it has been crucial to take advantage of the changing environment and the new possibilities offered. New College Durham has achieved and is consistent in its high standards in both its academic results, student recruitment and progression and its financial performance.
Our Vision
New College Durham will be recognised as a leading provider of Further and Higher Education in the North-East region, nationally and internationally.
What will you be doing?
New College Durham is looking for volunteers to join its Board of Governors and use their personal and professional knowledge and experience to shape the strategic direction of the College.
The Board is responsible for the success of the College. Its role is to establish a vision, mission and strategy, provide financial oversight, hold the College’s senior leaders to account for the quality of education and ensure risks are managed appropriately. As a Governor you will support and challenge our executive management team and help the Board make decisions that will impact on student achievement, their longer-term outcomes and the future direction and growth of the College. We want people who bring new ideas, strategic thinking, are willing to ask questions and speak their mind - we are ambitious, dynamic and forward focused and we hope you are too.
This voluntary role offers great opportunities for personal and professional development. We will work with you to align your expertise and interests with the Board’s needs. You will receive ongoing training, have access to a mentor and be reimbursed for expenses. You would be expected to attend six corporation meetings throughout the year, one or two committee meetings per term and the Annual Strategic Planning Day. We would also encourage you to get involved with College life by attending College events to meet students, staff and stakeholders such as award ceremonies, staff and student conferences, performances, exhibitions and stakeholder events.
You will be part of a thriving organisation with an excellent reputation and you will gain experience working alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Board members from a wide variety of backgrounds.
What are we looking for?
We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds - people who can contribute their professional and specialist skills to the Board as well as their lived experience. We are keen to recruit a diverse Board with a mix of skills and perspectives to ensure effective governance, supportive challenge, sound decision-making and membership that reflects our wider community.
We are currently seeking applications in particular from those with experience in health and life sciences, digital, STEM disciplines, HR/people management, sustainability and green skills manufacturing but we operate in a fast-moving environment and would encourage applications from all individuals with a passion for education whatever their skill set.
What difference will you make?
Our Board members (Governors) are vital to guaranteeing our students’ success. They help ensure that the College offers the best qualifications and has the most up to date resources, so our students develop the skills and knowledge that employers want.
As a Board member you will use your skills and experience to help our senior leaders shape the College’s strategy and meet our vision of becoming a leading provider of Further and Higher Education in the North East region, nationally and internationally. You will contribute to the College’s wider strategic plan including finance, estates, IT, HR, curriculum and student experience and help us make the big decisions that will drive the future direction of the College.
It's an exciting time to join the Board with a number of major initiatives in development as we continue to grow our high quality professional technical and general education provision and invest in our fantastic facilities.
Commitment:
Estimated time needed is up to five hours per month.
Six corporation meetings per year plus Annual Strategic Planning Day / one to two committee meetings per term. Meetings are usually 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Meetings are usually in person, with the option of online attendance where required.
How to apply:
Reach Volunteering’s TrusteeWorks team are supporting New College Durham recruit for this role. Please apply via the URL provided. Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are applying for this role and summarising the skills and experience you could offer the Board of Governors of New College Durham. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Search and Governance Committee and a tour of the College. They will also be asked to complete our additional skills audit form as part of this process.
If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via Reach.
Please note this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Willow is special. We help make precious memories in the toughest times.
Our team works hard to provide fun-packed Special Days or quiet breaks, a chance to meet heroes and legends, or the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream. In the toughest times, Willow creates tailored experiences that give people a boost and bring families closer together. We are the only UK charity that supports seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds, creating magical moments which become shared memories that last a lifetime.
Since Willow was founded in 1999, we have provided more than 20,000 Special Days, Special Breaks and Special Treats, but we see this as only the first part of Willow’s journey and a base for further growth. We currently provide around 1,000 treats, days or breaks each year which means that we only reach a small percentage of those who would benefit from our services. We would love to be able to do more.
This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards and if you would like to make a difference in our world, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver on our mission.
Travel expenses directly incurred in our roles as Trustees on official business can be reimbursed. Board and Committee meetings are held in person or remotely with in person meetings normally held in London.
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend for a further two, three-year periods.
The time commitment is to attend 4 Board meetings a year plus relevant committee meetings. There are always opportunities to become more involved with specific projects, and trustees are strongly encouraged to attend at least 1 Willow fundraising event each year.
Specifics about the role
Willow seeks to appoint 2 new Board members as part of our succession planning. We are keen to hear from candidates who have skills or expertise in the following or similar areas:
- Worked as a senior fundraiser in a charity with a range of public fundraising methods, and are used to setting targets and reviewing the effectiveness of different streams of income. At Willow, you will help to scrutinise and enhance our fundraising strategy and may have experience of data insight and interrogation;
- Served on, or supported a range of charity boards and are familiar with charity regulation, including the Charity Commission, HMRC and the Fundraising Regulator. We anticipate that you will join Willow’s governance committee and perhaps serve as a future Chair or Deputy Chair
- A Senior Leader (CEO, Executive Director, Fundraising Director) from the Charity sector, with particular expertise in fundraising and the use of technology to engage supporters
You will be joining a dedicated team of Trustees. We currently have 10 board members with a variety of backgrounds and experience including finance, investments, fundraising, PR and communications, management consultancy, events, and legal. Our trustees work closely with the Chief Executive, leadership team and senior members of the team.
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The Hallé Concerts Society is seeking to appoint an additional Trustee for the Hallé Endowment Trust to complement the
existing committee and accordingly welcomes applications from individuals with financial and/or investment experience.
The Hallé, Manchester’s orchestra since 1858, is today flourishing as a world-leading beacon of artistic excellence, deeply embedded in its communities and committed to changing lives through music.
The Hallé Endowment Trust (HET), established in 1982, holds funds (approximately £7million as at March 2023) that it invests to support the work of the Hallé Concerts Society, to which it makes an annual grant.
Trustees should believe in the importance of the Trust’s purposes (“the education of the general public in the study appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by endowing furthering and supporting the objects and works of the Society and of the Hallé Orchestra…”)
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About the Legal Education Foundation (LEF)
A Stronger Sector•Fairer Systems•Smarter Justice
LEF is an independent grant-making foundation, distributing around £6 million a year through our own grants and programmes, and partnering with other funders. We also use our expertise in the arena of social justice law to influence others. The organisation has evolved significantly over the past 12 years since it became an independent charitable foundation, with assets from the sale of the College of Law.
Power, Culture and Inclusion: LEF takes the journey to achieving justice extremely seriously. As a funder we are committed to shifting power in the systems that we are part of. We have a diverse staff team and are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion on our Board. As such we are encouraging candidates with lived experience of social welfare legal issues and where they intersect with structural racism, disability and other forms of discrimination to apply.
About the role: Trustees play an active role in strategic planning, scrutiny, questioning the impact of our work and holding the programmes to account and, where necessary, acting as a critical but supportive friend. They are also responsible for the legal, financial and compliance duties of a Board.
About the new Trustee: LEF is an interesting and rewarding organisation to be part of, and this is a key moment for someone who enjoys finance and strategic thinking to join us. Your financial expertise could come from a wide range of backgrounds and roles: you may be a senior finance person in the not-for-profit sector, or you may have a private or legal sector career in finance and have some understanding of the charity sector. You are also likely to be a qualified accountant but if not, you will need an equivalent amount of knowledge and experience of charity accounting. You’ll also need to bring passion and commitment to our mission, purposes and aims, and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Previous trustee experience is not essential.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and socioeconomic background.
How to express your interest
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allyson Davies via the info in the Trustee information pack, which also contains more information about the LEF and the requirements of the role, and how to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday 15 April.
At Book Aid International we share the power of books and help create a more equal world. Every year we provide over one million brand-new books to thousands of communities where people have few books, or no books at all.
The skills, experience, and qualities our Trustees bring are vital in supporting Book Aid International in achieving its charitable objectives.
We are looking to appoint a trustee with significant children's, education, academic and / or consumer publishing industry experience.
We actively seek to create a diverse and inclusive Board and we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
For full details of the post, please see the Role Description.
To be considered for the role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 31st March 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a complete disregard for their fundamental human rights. Our work has never been more urgent.
Are you excited by Birthrights’ ambitions to work towards long term, systemic change that empowers women and birthing people? This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we embark on a new 10-year strategy.
As our Chair you will work with a dynamic and passionate team of Trustees and Employees who champion the rights of women and birthing people. Come and join our small and caring team of change makers.
Our Board of Trustees meets quarterly, mostly virtually but we like to meet 1-2 times in person either in London or the midlands (as this is nearest to where most are currently based). Our Chair plays a role in supporting and developing our work and Co-CEOs as well so will meet virtually with them between meetings. Papers are prepared in advance and shared electronically. The Board is supported by and Finance and Risk Committee. We expect the time commitment to be 1-2 days per month and the reward to feel huge!
If you have the expertise for this role come and join us to transform birthing experiences for the better.
We would love for you to apply for this role which you can do by visiting our website and downloading the Chair to the BOT recruitment pack for the full information about the role, the requirements, the person specification and more. The details of how to apply for the role are also contained within this pack. You might also want to scroll down this page, to watch a short video showing you more about Birthrights’ work.
Deadline for applications:12:00pm (midday) on 22nd April 2024
Interviews: w/c 6th May 2024. Please let us know of any dates you are not able to make during this week, when you apply.
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking for two new Trustees who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.
Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Our aim is to improve mental wellbeing in our community by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.
About the Trustee roles
You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.
We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in the delivery or commissioning of mental health services or legal skills. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.
You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.
For further information about the role, please see the Recruitment Pack (which is accessible after you click 'Quick Apply')
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