Board member with policy skills volunteer roles
Chair of the Board of Trustees (Board Director)
Responsible to:
The Board of Trustees – The Chair is accountable to the Board of Trustees and acts on its behalf to ensure that the best interests of the charity and its stakeholders are served within relevant regulatory frameworks and standards of probity in the areas of delegated responsibility.
Role Profile:
The Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the Board and supporting the CEO, ensuring that governance is strong and aligned with the organisation’s values, strategic goals and founding Christian principles. As a leader, the Chair shapes the culture, champions inclusivity and drives the strategic direction of the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people through a dynamic and highly respected organisation
Specific Duties:
- To respect and promote the founding Christian principles in line with our charity’s objects.
- To be responsible for the effective and efficient conduct of committee meetings ensuring resolutions are properly put and necessary decisions made.
- To ensure Board meetings take place at appropriate intervals and locations and that start and finish times are agreed with other members.
- To chair the annual general meeting and any other special meetings that may be called from time to time.To ensure that all Board members can play a full part in meetings, that their contributions are timely and relevant, and that the appropriate standards of conduct and behaviour are maintained in accordance with the code of conduct approved by the Board. Regular conversations should take place with all Board members between meetings.
- To agree annually with committee chairs their specific responsibilities for the year and meet regularly with them between meetings to consider current issues.
- To deal with paperwork associated with the function of chairing Board meetings including organising with the CEO, an agenda and preparing a chair’s section of the annual report.
- To take decisions between meetings as delegated by the Board, in line with agreed policy and established practice, and in consultation with the CEO and other senior officers as appropriate.
- To ensure that any decisions taken between meetings are reported to and ratified at the next Board meeting.
- To be primarily responsible for the performance management of the CEO with the assistance of the committee chairs and in consultation with other Board members
- To establish a constructive working relationship with and provide support for the CEO and ensure that the Board acts in partnership with the Executive Team. Regular meetings between the chair and the CEO should take place, involving other trustees and the Executive Team as appropriate.
- To ensure that the Board delegates such authority to its committee, the chair and the CEO and others to enable the business of the organisation to be carried on effectively between meetings of the Board and also ensuring that the Board monitors the use of these delegated powers.
- To maintain a watching brief on Board membership and ensure that the relevant skills and experience are in place to enable the Board to fulfil its functions, through succession planning, recruitment and induction of new members.
- To lead on the appraisal process to ensure proper and appropriate arrangements for the overall Board appraisal and that of individual Board members, including the chair and committee chairs and to consider Board training needs.
- To sign documents requiring the Board or chair’s authorisation.
- To attend other functions and meetings on our behalf and to undertake public duties in an ambassadorial role as required.
- To have a general understanding of and keep abreast of legislative changes and developments in the housing or support sectors which may affect us.
- To ensure that the Board receives professional advice when it is needed, either from its executive staff or external sources
Person Specification:
- To have an active Christian faith and a passion for our vision, mission and values.
- To be committed to inclusivity and respectful of other faiths and cultures, leading fellow trustees in this area.
- To have experience of leadership in a charity, housing association or similar highly regulated environment.
- To be progressive and strategic with sound judgement that promotes independent thinking and stimulates discussion and decision-making.
- To possess the ability to communicate with people at all levels, understanding the difference from the governance role when speaking with staff and the children and young people in our services.
- To have an awareness of the role and the pressures on the CEO and Executive Team, being available for advice and guidance as necessary.
- To be a strong communicator who is transparent and open and brings the right amount of constructive challenge.
- To be an analytical thinker who is able to consider proposals and consequences.
- To have a desire to develop and lead a high performing Board.
- To hold a sound knowledge of good governance and an understanding of the role of the Company Secretary.
- To have sufficient time to undertake the role.
- To have previous chair experience is desirable, as are candidates with links to the local area.’
- Travel time for meetings, as Board meetings and Board Away Days are in person at various locations across Sussex.
- Three two-hour, virtual People and Remuneration Committee meetings a year.
- Time spent to read papers and prepare for the meeting; papers are circulated one week ahead of Board and committee meetings.
Time Commitment:
- The role is unpaid although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
- The initial term for the position is three years.
The Board rhythm is typically:
- Approximately four three-hour Board meetings mid-to-late afternoon over the course of the year.
- Two full day ‘away-days.’
- Travel time for meetings, as Board meetings and Board Away Days are in person at various locations across Sussex.
- Time spent to read papers and prepare for the meeting; papers are circulated one week ahead of Board and committee meetings.
The four sub-committees meet virtually between three and four times a year for two hours. There is an expectation that our new Chair will attend these meetings during induction, after which a mutually agreeable pattern will be agreed.
Annual appraisal of each of the nine trustees
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The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid) is looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next chapter of our journey. We bring together two powerful causes, the fight for women’s rights and the fight against domestic abuse, under one purpose: to ensure that women, children and wider communities experiencing domestic abuse are free to live a life without abuse.
We are proud to deliver specialist domestic abuse services across Greater Manchester while protecting and sharing the story of Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragette movement through the Pankhurst Centre.
As we prepare to develop our next strategic plan, we are looking for trustees who share our passion for challenging inequality and creating lasting change. You’ll join a skilled and committed Board that works closely with our experienced Executive Leadership Team to ensure that our vision, values, and purpose continue to thrive.
Who we’re looking for
We are keen to hear from applicants from all backgrounds who are motivated by our mission and share our values.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in:
- Leading growth and transformational change
- Business development or corporate fundraising
- Heritage, HR, or property management
Above all, we are looking for people who can think strategically, bring fresh perspectives, and work collaboratively as part of a diverse, values-led Board.
Our commitment to inclusion
As an organisation led by and for women, and in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this role is open to women only.
We recognise that women are not one single group, and that experiences of inequality can be shaped by race, disability, sexuality, class, and lived experience. We particularly encourage applications from women from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled women, LGBTQ+ women, women with caring responsibilities and those with lived experience of domestic abuse.
If you share our values and want to contribute to a purposeful, feminist organisation making a difference in Manchester and beyond, we would love to hear from you.
What to expect
- Time commitment of approximately 3 hours per month, including quarterly Board meetings (usually in person at the Pankhurst Centre), quarterly sub-committee meetings (usually held online), an Annual General Meeting, and occasional strategy / development days.
- Trustee terms are 3 years, with the option to renew.
- You’ll play an active role in setting strategy, ensuring good governance, and supporting our leadership team.
How to apply
Please download our Trustee Candidate Pack for more information.
Please submit your CV and a personal statement telling us why you’re interested in becoming a Trustee and how your skills and experience aligns with our mission and values.
Application deadline: Friday 7 November 2025
Interviews: Monday 17 November 2025
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Chair of Trustees - Terms of Reference
Introduction
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is a well-established and highly respected UK-based charity working to reduce malnutrition globally. ENN strives to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by building evidence, convening critical actors and transferring knowledge. We are passionate about being field driven and are globally recognised as thought leaders and conveners in nutrition. Our vision is a world where ‘Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs. We work with governments, civil society, UN, donor and academic organisations to achieve mutual goals. Through these collaborations we support agencies to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries.
The Trustee Role
ENN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to lead its Board with strategic insight, collaboration, and a deep commitment to the organisation’s mission. This is a significant and rewarding opportunity to guide the governance of a globally respected charity at a pivotal time in its journey.
As Chair, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring that the Board of Trustees operates effectively, provides strong oversight, and supports ENN to fulfil its charitable objectives. You will work in close partnership with the CEO and fellow Trustees to shape and monitor the delivery of ENN’s strategy, ensuring that the organisation complies with its purpose, charity law and company law and that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
The Chair will also ensure that the Board functions properly and that effective decisions are made and implemented.
This role calls for someone with strong leadership presence, relevant experience, and a collaborative approach. Someone who can lead inclusive, focused meetings and create a supportive, respectful for both trustees and the senior management team.
A helpful summary of trustee roles and responsibilities can be found in Charity Commission guidance ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do’
We are looking for a Chair who brings substantial leadership and governance experience, including at board level within the charity, public, academic, or international development sectors. While a background in nutrition or humanitarian work is not essential, a strong interest in global health, development, or social impact is important.
Your Responsibilities as a Trustee:
As Chair of the Board, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the overall effectiveness of ENN’s governance and strategic direction. You will guide the Board in fulfilling its collective responsibility to uphold ENN’s mission and values, while supporting the organisation to thrive in a complex and evolving funding landscape.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Chairing the Board of Trustees: Leading quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring well-structured and inclusive discussions, clear decision making, and effective follow-up on actions.
- Strategic Leadership: Working with the CEO and fellow trustees to shape and review ENN’s strategic direction and priorities, especially in light of changes in the global funding environment.
- Supporting Fundraising and External Relations: Acting as an ambassador for ENN, supporting engagement with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and networks. Where appropriate, the Chair and trustees may play a role in donor cultivation or advocacy.
- Governance and Compliance Oversight: Ensuring that ENN complies with its Articles of Association, charity and company law, and sector best practice. Overseeing the effectiveness of risk management and ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
- Board Development and Succession: Ensuring the Board remains diverse, skilled, and effective by leading on trustee recruitment, development, and performance review processes. Championing a culture of inclusion and learning.
- Relationship with the Executive Director: Building a strong, supportive, and transparent relationship with the CEO. Providing guidance and challenge as a critical friend and ensuring effective communication between the Board and ENN’s Management Team.
- Safeguarding and Ethical Oversight: Promoting and safeguarding ENN’s reputation, values and policies including its commitment to safeguarding, equity, and ethical conduct.
- Adaptability in Financial Stewardship: Supporting the Board and Executive Team to respond proactively to funding challenges and opportunities, including exploring alternative funding models and revenue diversification.
The Chair will be expected to attend quarterly Board meetings (held virtually and occasionally in-person), subcommittee meetings where relevant, and represent ENN externally when needed. This is a voluntary position, with reasonable travel and related expenses reimbursed.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrable experience of senior leadership, preferably at board level, within the non-profit, public, or international development sectors.
- Strategic vision and the ability to identify and understand response to changing contexts.
- Proven ability to chair complex meetings effectively, enabling inclusive, strategic, and outcomes-focused discussions.
- A strong understanding of governance responsibilities, including the legal duties of charity trustees, and a commitment to high standards of ethical and financial stewardship.
- Experience in guiding organisational strategy, change management, and performance monitoring at a senior level.
- Insight into the UK charity sector, the Charity Commission’s regulatory framework, and good governance principles.
- A good understanding of global development funding trends, with an appreciation of how geopolitical shifts have impacted international donors and the wider NGO landscape.
- Experience in supporting income diversification and navigating financial uncertainty, including stewarding fundraising strategy, major donor engagement, or building new funding partnerships.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to support and challenge constructively, build consensus, and maintain a strong, positive relationship with the CEO and senior management team.
- An ability to serve as an ambassador for ENN’s mission, engaging confidently with external stakeholders, donors, and sector leaders.
- A clear alignment with ENN’s values, commitment to equity and inclusion, and passion for reducing global malnutrition.
Previous experience of charity trusteeship is desirable but not essential if the candidate demonstrates equivalent governance or board leadership experience in another sector.
Membership and Operation of the Board
The ENN Board of Trustees comprises individuals appointed by the Trust Members, selected for their diverse skills, experience, and commitment to ENN’s mission and values. Collectively, the Board provides strategic leadership, ensures good governance, and supports ENN in delivering its charitable objectives.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of four years and are eligible for reappointment at the discretion of the Trust Members at a General Meeting, in accordance with ENN’s Articles of Association.
The Chair of Trustees is elected by the Board from among its members. The Chair serves for a term of up to three years and may be re-elected for one additional term. This ensures a balance of continuity and renewal in Board leadership.
The Board meets quarterly and may convene additional meetings as required. Trustees are expected to attend meetings regularly and actively participate in subcommittees, working groups, and strategic initiatives as needed.
Time Commitment – And our Commitment to You
Your commitment in an average year is likely to be 4 pre-fixed board meetings, each of half a day. Each of these are preceded by sub-committee meetings, usually of ninety-minutes, and each trustee is expected to participate in one sub-committee. Other committee and ad hoc meetings and additional support will be arranged as agreed. We encourage active participation and engagement, and Trustees often give more time outside of this, on their own terms.
Board meetings are held virtually, with an intention to hold one facilitated face to face meeting at the ENN HQ in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, every two years. Additional sub-committee meetings will be convened remotely.
Ideally you will join the Board in 2025, though we can show some flexibility on this for the right candidate, and in your first few months you should allow for additional time for induction and orientation (including meeting a number of the Leadership Team).
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at Board meetings and other Trustee activities in line with ENN’s policies. Some employers encourage and enable trusteeship as part of wider career development and corporate social responsibility; please check with your organisation and their relevant policies.
Our Values and Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds and are particularly interested in improving representation of younger people and minority ethnic groups on our Board.
To Apply
If you believe you’re the candidate we’re looking for please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages describing your motivation behind applying for the role, as well as explaining how you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025
It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview during the week commencing Monday 29th September 2025
Screening Checks
All candidates who we progress will be screened through Accuity World Compliance to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or equivalent criminal records check where available, for non-UK citizens) and 2 satisfactory references. If you already have a transferrable enhanced DBS, please state this in your application.
Additional Information About ENN
A Letter from the Board of Trustees
At ENN we are truly passionate about what we do. Over the past 27 years ENN has become a powerful and recognised name in the nutrition sector, working with others to influence outcomes around the world. We produce highly regarded research and publications that inform and inspire practitioners worldwide and we convene technical interest groups and communities of practice who are the ‘go to’ networks for their specialisms. Our partners know and trust ENN for quality, rigour and impartiality. Our work makes a real difference in the lives of children in some of the most difficult parts of the world. The ENN-led Operational Guidance on Infant Feeding in Emergencies has become the key global policy guidance and has been endorsed by the World Health Assembly, and our technical leadership and convening has facilitated real change in awareness and a new narrative, challenging siloed approaches to Wasting and Stunting management.
Our work has never been more important. Nutritional challenges are growing across the world; undernutrition rates may be slowly decreasing but other forms of malnutrition are on the rise. The positive progress that is being made is unequal and many countries are now facing the double burden of both under and over nutrition. Crises around the world are increasingly protracted and the historical and artificial silos of ‘humanitarian’ and ‘development’ don’t reflect real needs which are much more fluid. Emerging threats, such as the broader impact on nutrition of the COVID-19 pandemic bring new challenges to address.
At present our annual turnover is around £1.8m (c. USD2.27m), we employ 28 staff and engage 20 - 30 specialist consultants. With our new strategy, we are keen to drive even greater impact by exploring new and innovative approaches and increasing our reach further still. We do so with funding in place from a range of institutional partners and private foundations.
As an organisation working across numerous technical areas relevant for countries experiencing high burden of malnutrition, we look to the board, and those trustees with a more technical focus in particular, to discuss new technical gap areas with us to ensure we maintain a responsive and balanced portfolio, to help us further develop our network, funding and connections, and to help us navigate the important work we do to influence structural and impactful change in the sector, including advising in situations where there is potential for strategic risk. We are looking for a Technical Trustee to join the board who can bring their technical knowledge and extensive experience to this role.
We hope the enclosed information helps you to explore ENN and the role.
With best wishes,
The ENN Board of Trustees
Vision
Our vision is ‘Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs’
Our History
Founded in 1996 in Ireland, ENN has a long and rich history in global nutrition. Following an evaluation of the Great Lakes Emergency in 1995, implementing agencies identified an urgent need to establish a vehicle for capturing programming experiences and preserving institutional memory in the emergency food and nutrition sector. This gave rise to ENN’s publication, Field Exchange, which was first produced in 1996, designed to stimulate critical thinking and learning, influence research agendas and cross-fertilise information and exchange. ENN was generously hosted by Trinity College Dublin for its first eight years, before relocating to Oxfordshire in 2004 and is now a UK registered Charity.
"To me, ENN is one of the most long-standing focal points for emergency nutrition technical information and coordination." (ENN partner)
Who We Are Now
Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions. We take a particular lens on fragile and conflict affected, and high burden, states. We have three core principles guiding our work:
· Independent, neutral and impartial
ENN is not bound by the views or positions of any one institution and is not a nutrition implementing agency. Any opinions expressed are based on the available evidence and the experience of our rich and diverse network.
· Driven by our network
ENN’s network is made up of practitioners, decision-makers and academics working on nutrition and associated fields all over the world. By supporting their learning and sharing their knowledge, ENN is able to make a unique contribution to turning knowledge into practice.
· Based on experiential learning and evidence
ENN believes that policy and practice can, and should be, informed by evidence and experience. Where this exists, ENN seeks to share the learning from this evidence and experience; where it is missing, ENN advocates for it to be developed or directly supports, and often brokers, its development.
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small operational team. ENN’s Management Team comprises of the CEO, 2 Technical Directors, a Finance Manager, HR Manager & Projects Coordinator Lead. As well as our 28 staff, we engage a significant number of experienced specialist consultants on our projects. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
Our Finances
ENN is financially supported by a range of institutional donors (including the Irish and US governments), charitable foundations (including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eleanor Crook Foundation), as well as UN agencies and INGOs. Our income has grown over the last few years, with income in the current FY 2023 projected at around £2m (c. $2.5m).
Our Governance
ENN is a UK-registered charity (Charity Registration Number: 1115156) governed by the Board of Trustees and a set of ‘Articles of Association’. The Board is currently comprised of 8 Trustees and meets regularly throughout the year, with full board meetings on a quarterly basis. The Board currently has three sub-committees, one covering Governance & People, another Technical and the other Finance, which are responsible for ensuring the highest standards in terms of finance, personnel, and technical expertise and application.
As a UK-registered Charity, ENN also files accounts as a UK-registered Company with Companies House (Company Registration Number 04889844).
Registered Charity
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Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition globally.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, values-driven charity making a real difference to people experiencing homelessness. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will do our best to meet accessibility needs.
Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we support over 100 community-run night shelters, deliver our own services to help people find and sustain tenancies, and influence national policy to create a fairer housing system.
We are now seeking two Finance Trustees to strengthen our Board. We’re particularly keen to hear from people with charity finance expertise who can support our Finance Subcommittee and provide insight and guidance to the wider Board.
For the full role description and requirements, please see the attached JD and Person Specification.
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A message from our Chair of Trustees – Andrew Carter
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Off The Record South East Hampshire (OTR).
This recruitment pack provides the information you need to apply to be a Trustee including:
• Details of our vision, mission and values.
• Information about the work we do, our impact and our future plans
• An overview of our organisational structure
• Information about the role and expectations of our trustees
If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please advise in your cover letter and she can arrange an informal chat with me.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Chair of Trustees
OTR
A message from our CEO: Corniche Plumridge
As the chief executive, my role and the trustees is all about teamwork and support. I'm here to bring Off The Record’s strategic vision to life by sharing accurate and timely information, making sure they have what they need to make great decisions. In return, the trustees provide valuable guidance and oversight, helping us stay on track with our organisation's mission.
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Are you passionate about young people's wellbeing?
Off The Record (OTR) are looking for new trustees to join our Board of Trustees.
Our vision is to support young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future.
We believe that young people should have more control and influence in how services for them are managed and changed, by being part of the organisation that develops the services that support their community.
We particularly want to attract applications from young people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled, and people of colour, because they are under-represented in our Trustee team.
Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in Southeast Hampshire and surrounding areas since 1977.
We offer free 1-2-1 and family counselling, group work services for those 11 to 25 and support for their families, we deliver a young carer programme to young people ages 8 to 25.
This is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of young people in our community!
We are actively seeking trustees from all areas of life,
You will play a crucial role in guiding the governance of OTR. You will work collaboratively with other members of the Board of Trustees to ensure effective management and sustainability of our charity.
This is an unpaid voluntary position, requiring a commitment of approximately 4-6 hours per month.
Our Trustee board meet every month; in-person bi-monthly for 2 hours with the months in between a shorter 1-hour online meeting. On occasion there will ad-hoc meeting to meet the needs of the organisation and to carry out the trustee role.
OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Responsibilities:
· Provide strategic guidance and expertise to support Off The Record's vision and mission.
· Actively participate in board meetings, contributing ideas, insights, and constructive feedback.
- Assist in the development and provide oversight of operational policies, procedures, and initiatives to further the organisation's objectives.
- Help oversee the governance of the charity in accordance with the Charity Commission’s published guidelines.
· Promote the Charity’s work and values within your networks and wider communities.
· Collaborate with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the charity's operations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The statutory duties of a trustee
· To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
· To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objective
· To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
· To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
· To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
· To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
· To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
· To observe and follow the latest version of the Charity Commission Guidance
Other duties
· Scrutinising board papers
· Leading discussions
· Providing guidance on new initiatives
· Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
· Participating in working groups outside of Board meetings
Trustee person specification
· Commitment to the organisation
· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort – which could be several hours per week to keep up with incoming emails and correspondence, Monthly Trustee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
· Strategic vision
· Good, independent judgement
· Ability to think creatively
· Willingness to speak their mind
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Qualifications and Skills:
· A genuine interest in the well-being and mental health of young people.
· Previous experience as a trustee or in a similar governance role would be advantageous but not essential.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector and charity governance or willingness to learn.
- Ability to promote the Charity’s work and values within your networks and wider communities.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: safeguarding, counselling, mental health, fundraising, finance, marketing, law, or HR would be desirable (but not essential).
Benefits:
· The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people through Off The Record (OTR).
· Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a governance role within a charity.
· Expand your professional network and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
· Gain satisfaction from being part of a dedicated team working towards a common goal.
About us
You will be joining the charity at an exciting time.
OTR has been part of our community since 1977, our purpose has remained the same throughout, to
support young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future, however during this
time we have evolved, expanded and developed our services. We put young people at the heart of what
we do, by integrating youth voice into our services we are continuously evolving to meet current needs
of young people and their families.
You will be joining an amazing and established team.
A staff of 16 cover all bases, with an established admin and front-line group work and Young Carer
teams, and leadership team that oversee admin, therapeutic and youth services, business support,
volunteers, finance, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Our dedicated counsellors and volunteers
deliver the therapeutic services and information and support calls. Our trustees meet every month,
alternating between formal board meetings, and trustee ongoing development meetings.
You will be joining a safe and respected service, that is long standing and held dearly by our
local community.
Our policy and procedures ensure a high standard of operational and clinical governance across the
organisation, that is brought to life with an excellent induction and training programme, and varied and
topical CPD opportunities throughout the year. We are always reminded of our legacy by the continued
support from local community groups and businesses because of the difference our support made to
them or someone they care about.
You will be joining an inclusive and caring culture.
If you feel you have the expertise,please apply with the following:
· A full CV
· A covering letter detailing all of the below:
o What skills/knowledge will you be bringing
o Explanation of any gaps in your CV
Successful applicants will be invited for an informal chat with the chair of trustee and CEO prior to an interview being arranged.
As part of our commitment to safe recruitment, all appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS with
Barred List checks and references will be taken up.
OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our
work will be.
Please advise us of any requirements to support your application to us.
Details:
· Hours; 4-6 per month
· Location: Online and in person
· Application deadline: Ongoing
Want to support a good cause?
We offer:
· A team that really cares, supports and champions one another.
· Friendly environment and practices.
· Access to training.
· Social events to spend time with the team and have some fun!
Registered Charity
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Supporting young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future
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Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is seeking a dynamic person as our next Chair. Building on recent success you will ensure our Board delivers its strategy for local people working closely with our Chief Executive.
What will you be doing?
In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the duties of the Chair include the following.
- Providing leadership to the organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to provide greater public benefit
- Chairing and facilitating board meetings
- Giving direction to board policy-making
- Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented
- Representing the organisation at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
- Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
With the Chief Executive:
- Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting
- Setting agendas for board and other general meetings
- Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
- Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation, and liaising with the chief executive (if staff are employed) to achieve this
- Where staff are employed:
- Liaising with the chief executive to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate
- Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the chief executive
- Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels
What are we looking for?
- Able to think strategically and creatively to enhance the development and prosperity of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham
- Have independent judgement combined with the ability to challenge appropriately.
- They will have to read and analyze documents and should be able to provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team to ensure constructive decision making, including speaking openly on controversial subjects to enhance discussion and to enable the views of others to be explored.
- Good interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
- Know the third sector, have been a Trustee for another charity, and have a real interest in older people.
- Strong leadership, people management skills and the ability to chair meetings effectively.
- An understanding of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, together with an understanding of the financial aspects of running a charity.
- An understanding of the way in which the Third Sector works.
- Possess integrity, objectivity, accountability, honesty
What difference will you make?
They will have a leading role in helping to shape the organisation for the future and ensure that older people in Hammersmith and Fulham are getting the support to live longer and better.
If you'd like to have a chat abvout this role, please email derec(at)ageukhf(dot)org(dot)uk
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you - want to establish closer working relationship with the local police to improve community safety in Barnet?
Can you - spare a few hours a month to make this happen?
If so - we need volunteers to join the Barnet Safer Neighbourhood Board.
A Safer Neighbourhood Board is established in every borough giving local Londoners and victims a greater voice.
Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board entails a team of volunteers and local agencies who will work together to advise the Borough Commander.
The Board consists of a wide range of individuals representing Barnet’s diverse communities alongside the statutory positions defined in the MOPAC Guidance, involving people of all ages and from all sections of the community. This includes those who may not have been actively involved before, who may be vulnerable or who have been a victim of crime.
Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board will be required to:
· Help identify and advise on Barnet’s local policing
· Monitor police statistical data, performance and confidence
· Fulfil a range of specific functions.
Please see the role profile for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trustee with an HR-skills focus, for Home-Start Wokingham District
Do you want to help us improve the lives of parents and young children in Wokingham and surrounding areas, by helping us support our volunteers and employees?
You could be a trustee for Home-Start Wokingham District, an local charity that gives every child the best possible start in life.
Set up in 1996, we offer “a lifeline”, a free family support service to families with at least one child under the age of five, provided by volunteers who are parents themselves, to support other parents. That home visiting service is unique in Wokingham Borough, providing compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental help and friendship to local parents struggling to cope with the daily challenges of family life.
We are affiliated to national Home-Start UK, but we are an independent local charity responsible for our own governance and securing our own funding.
As our services to local parents are delivered by our volunteers, who are in turn supported by our small employee team, we want to better aid of recruitment of both, and assist those who help our communities.
What we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in early years, education and business. We’d expect new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries.
We want to increase the recruitment, retention and training of our volunteers and employees, and are looking for a trustee to lead that strategy, develop our policies and help enhance the organisation’s ‘people offer’.
If you can think strategically and help us plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees and will work collectively with all other Board members.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as support from local charity-support organisations is always available. Full induction to our organisation will be provided, plus specialist support as a new trustee, including access to external training.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
We ask for about ten hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc., many of which are held online. You’ll need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom).
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Role Title
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Board/Committee
Board of Trustees
Remuneration
Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness expenses policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.
Responsible to
Board of Trustees
Regular liaison with
· Board of Trustees
· Executive Directors
Duration of appointment
Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)
Overview
Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.
We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.
Our charitable aims are to:
1) Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
2) Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
3) Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
4) Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
5) Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.
With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.
Our mission is to remove the uncertainty, ambiguity and frustrations experienced by parents, carers and individuals over obtaining a diagnosis and treatment by providing general advice that may improve their journey.
Time Commitment
Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.
The Remuneration Committee meets once per year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.
In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction. As a small charity there may also be a requirement for additional input of approximately 1-2 hours per month specific to your professional background and expertise as we continue through a period of growth.
Purpose of the role:
Board of Trustees
The Board of trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of ARFID Awareness UK and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.
The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by:
· Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy
· Approving organisational statutory policy
· Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability
· Appointing the Executive Director/s (overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)
· Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff
· Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk
· Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors
· Monitoring strategy performance
· Representing ARFID Awareness UK externally where necessary
As a charity CIO, Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.
Chair duties:
· Chair and facilitate board meetings
· Provide inclusive leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of ARFID Awareness UK purpose and delivering strategic and charitable aims
· Ensure that the Board is effective in its task of setting and implementing the organisation’s direction and strategy
· Support each trustee to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of ARFID Awareness UK
· Support and constructively challenge the Executive Director/s to ensure that ARFID Awareness UK operates in line with statutory and legal requirements and is effective in its outputs
· Ensure financial probity and that all resources are focussed on achieving the aims and objectives of the organisation for the benefit of the membership and delivery of charitable objects
· Appoint the Executive Directors
· Appoint and support the ARFID Awareness UK Treasurer
· Act as an ambassador of ARFID Awareness UK
· Ensure the smooth running of Board meetings, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
· Ensure robust and compliant governance arrangements in adherence with charity and statutory regulation
· Lead Board development activities
Alongside the Executive Director:
· Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other meetings where required
· Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
· Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation,
Where staff are employed:
· Liaising with the Executive Director/s to oversee the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate
· Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Executive Director/s
Person Specification
Essential:
· Significant experience of charity governance and trusteeship, demonstrating understanding of best practice and regulatory compliance
· Proven experience of chairing boards, committees or senior leadership teams effectively
· Track record of supporting small to medium organisations through periods of growth, change and development
· Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to provide vision and direction
· Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to build consensus and manage diverse perspectives
· Confident and effective communication skills including active listening and constructive challenge
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining independence and accountability as Chair
· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship and Chair role
Desirable:
· Senior leadership experience in the charity or non-profit sector
· Experience of supporting and appraising Executive Directors or senior leaders
· Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
· Understanding of charity finance, risk management and compliance frameworks
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to XXXXX by 17 November 2025. Interviews are likely to take place the first week of December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is a membership organisation and charity supporting the profession of planners in the UK. Planners 'make spaces', they work alongside communities, companies and politicians to decide the best way to use land and buildings to shape and develop both urban and rural areas. The RTPI works to raise professional standards, shape planning policy, and awards chartered status for those working in planning.
Finance Committee at the Royal Town Planning Institute plays a pivotal role in the Institute's central governance, overseeing on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of its members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the Institute's General Assembly.
The Committee oversees financial management, investments and major projects. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to the Institute's work and decision-making and bring with them experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and medium to long term financial plans and/or overseeing the management of investments and/or reviewing major project plans and funding requests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our trustees are the people that have overall oversight of Foothold. They are not involved in running Foothold on a day-to-day basis as we have a team of staff and volunteers that do this. However, our board of trustees collectively make decisions about the approach the Foothold will take and its future direction. They make sure that, as an organisation, we have the policies and procedures we need to ensure we’re complying with our legal obligations. They provide support, ideas and constructive challenge to our staff team to test our thinking and help Foothold to achieve the best it can for our community members and demonstrate the difference that we make.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Remuneration:
Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness expenses policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.
Reports to:
Board of Trustees
Regular Liaison with:
- Board of Trustees
- Executive Directors
Duration of appointment:
Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)
Overview:
Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.
We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.
Our charitable aims are to:
- Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
- Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
- Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
- Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
- Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.
With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.
Our mission is to remove the uncertainty, ambiguity and frustrations experienced by parents, carers and individuals over obtaining a diagnosis and treatment by providing general advice that may improve their journey.
Time Commitment:
Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.
The Remuneration Committee meets once per year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.
In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction. As a small charity there may also be a requirement for additional input of approximately 1-2 hours per month specific to your professional background and expertise as we continue through a period of growth.
Purpose of the role:
Board of Trustees
The Board of trustees (the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of ARFID Awareness UK and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.
The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by:
- Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy
- Approving organisational statutory policy
- Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability
- Appointing the Executive Director/s (overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)
- Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff
- Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk
- Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors
- Monitoring strategy performance
- Representing ARFID Awareness UK externally where necessary
As a charity CIO, Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.
Chair duties:
- Chair and facilitate board meetings
- Provide inclusive leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of ARFID Awareness UK purpose and delivering strategic and charitable aims
- Ensure that the Board is effective in its task of setting and implementing the organisation’s direction and strategy
- Support each trustee to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of ARFID Awareness UK
- Support and constructively challenge the Executive Director/s to ensure that ARFID Awareness UK operates in line with statutory and legal requirements and is effective in its outputs
- Ensure financial probity and that all resources are focussed on achieving the aims and objectives of the organisation for the benefit of the membership and delivery of charitable objects
- Appoint the Executive Directors
- Appoint and support the ARFID Awareness UK Treasurer
- Act as an ambassador of ARFID Awareness UK
- Ensure the smooth running of Board meetings, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
- Ensure robust and compliant governance arrangements in adherence with charity and statutory regulation
- Lead Board development activities
Alongside the Executive Director:
- Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other meetings where required
- Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
- Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation,
Where staff are employed:
- Liaising with the Executive Director/s to oversee the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.
- Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Executive Director/s
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Significant experience of charity governance and trusteeship, demonstrating understanding of best practice and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience of chairing boards, committees or senior leadership teams effectively
- Track record of supporting small to medium organisations through periods of growth, change and development
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to provide vision and direction
- Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to build consensus and manage diverse perspectives
- Confident and effective communication skills including active listening and constructive challeng.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining independence and accountability as Chair
- Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship and Chair role
Desirable:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity or non-profit sector
- Experience of supporting and appraising Executive Directors or senior leaders
- Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
- Understanding of charity finance, risk management and compliance frameworks
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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The Finance Committee oversees on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of our members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the General Assembly.
Outline of role
Review funding requests and financial information. Bring analysis, constructive challenge and an independent perspective to the Committee’s discussions and decision-making.
Impact of the role
The Board of Trustee has delegated some of its responsibilities relating to the review of financial information, the oversight of major projects and investment management to the Finance Committee. Members of the Finance Committee assist the RTPI by providing an additional layer of scrutiny and assurance to support the RTPI Board’s decision-making.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to both RTPI members and non-members
- Experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and long-term financial plans
- Experience in overseeing the management of investments and/or
- Experience in reviewing major project funding requests
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To advance the science and art of planning, working for the long-term common good and wellbeing of current and future generations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector; knowledge and experience of the drug sector an advantage.
As we are a small organisation this is quite a hands-on role. You will need:
To work collaboratively with the CEO, our book-keepers and the auditors to produce annual accounts
and regular financial statements
Proven accountancy qualifications, budgeting and understanding the finance of small
charities including a working knowledge of xero
Ability to translate finances in an easy-to-understand manner for different
stakeholders with less financial knowledge
Good knowledge of charity governance rules and procedures
To be passionate about the values and mission of the charity
You will also work closely with the Chair and the Board to ensure we are meeting our
financial objectives
You will be willing to bring experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and be
willing to broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
About Transform
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a global leader in developing, and advocating for, more
humane drug policies. Our vision is a world where drug policy contributes to safer and
healthier societies. We want to recruit a treasurer, to oversee income and expenditure of the
organisation, to help drive forward our work.
This is an exciting time in drug policy. Rapid changes in approach are occurring in the UK and
internationally. Transform has a long history of shaping these changes and seeking to ensure
that reform reduces harm, improves social justice and protects public health. Our Anyone’s
Child campaign is a highly effective family-led movement that has had a significant impact
here and abroad. But like so many charities, we are feeling the strain from the cost of giving
crisis and gaining longer-term sustainable funding is essential for the continuation of our
important work.
We welcome applications from all candidates with the skills and commitment to support the
work of Transform. We especially welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic
candidates as part of our commitment to ensuring a full diversity of experience is reflected in
our work. We are also interested to hear from candidates with personal lived experience
which informs their understanding of the need for drug policy reform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Board Trustee and Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee
Responsible to:
The Board of Trustees – As a Trustee your lead responsibility will be acting on behalf of the Board in chairing the People and Remuneration Committee. You are accountable to the Board of Trustees and act on its behalf to ensure that the best interests of the charity and its stakeholders are served within relevant regulatory frameworks and standards of probity in the areas of delegated responsibility
Role Profile:
As Board Trustee and Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee, you are responsible for ensuring the delivery of our charitable objects. The Board sets out our strategic direction, upholds our beliefs and values and provides governance to the organisation by prescribing and monitoring management performance. Your lead responsibility will be in ensuring that our people strategy aligns with our mission, values, and long-term sustainability. This includes chairing the People and Remuneration Committee overseeing key areas such as executive remuneration, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organisational culture.
Your leadership will guide the Board and Committee in maintaining transparency, fairness, and accountability in all people-related decisions and you will work closely with the Director of People and Programmes. In addition, you will facilitate constructive dialogue among committee members, foster a culture of informed decision-making, and ensure that governance standards are upheld. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people through a dynamic and highly respected organisation.
Specific Duties:
- To respect and promote the founding Christian principles in line with our charity’s objects.
- To be responsible for the effective and efficient conduct of committee meetings ensuring resolutions are properly put and necessary decisions made.
- To ensure the committee’s decisions are acted upon.
- To ensure that committee meetings take place at appropriate intervals as part of our annual calendar of meetings and start and finish times are agreed with other members.
- To ensure all committee members can play a full part in meetings, their contributions are timely and relevant, and appropriate standards of conduct and behaviour are maintained in accordance with the code of conduct approved by the Board.
- To work proactively with the Executive Team lead on the arrangements for meetings, including agreeing the agenda and checking minutes.
- To ensure that any decisions taken by the Committee that need Board approval are reported to the next Board meeting and lead the discussion at the Board meetings summarising the deliberations of the committee, including making clear recommendations.
- To proactively establish a constructive working relationship with and provide support to the Chair of the Board, the CEO and the Executive Team.
- To have a general understanding of legislative changes and policy developments in people-related matters.
- To ensure that the committee receives professional advice when needed, either from the Executive Team or external sources.
- To induct, support and contribute to the annual appraisal of those Board members who are members of the committee.
Additional Trustee Duties:
- Familiarising themselves with all Board papers prior to each meeting.
- Attending Board meetings (and committee meetings, as appropriate) and actively participating in the work of the Board.
- Defining and ensuring compliance with the vision, values and objectives of the charity.
- Ensuring compliance with the National Housing Federation’s Code of Governance, Regulatory Standards, Ofsted and other areas of regulation within our operating environment.
- Establishing strategy, policies and plans to achieve those objectives across the range of functions undertaken by the charity.
- Approving each year’s Budget and final accounts prior to publication.
- Establishing and overseeing a framework of delegation and systems of control.
- Monitoring the charity’s performance
Person Specification:
- A willingness to respect and promote our founding Christian principles and uphold our organisational values.
- Proven leadership experience at board or senior executive level, ideally within the not-for-profit or public sector.
- Strong understanding of governance principles, particularly in relation to people, culture, and remuneration.
- Experience in overseeing or advising on executive pay, performance management, and workforce strategy.
- Familiarity with employment law, equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices.
- An understanding of the unique challenges faced by a highly regulated not-for-profits organisation.
- Strong chairing and facilitation skills, with the ability to foster inclusive, balanced, and productive discussions.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align people-related decisions with organisational goals and values.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Role profile Time commitment:
- The role is unpaid although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
- The initial term for the position is three years.
- The Board rhythm is typically:
- Approximately four three-hour Board meetings mid-to-late afternoon over the course of the year.
- Two full day ‘away-days.’
- Travel time for meetings, as Board meetings and Board Away Days are in person at various locations across Sussex.
- Three two-hour, virtual People and Remuneration Committee meetings a year.
- Time spent to read papers and prepare for the meeting; papers are circulated one week ahead of Board and committee meetings.
- Trustees are invited and encouraged to make at least one visit to services, and attend a staff or manager forum. There are also opportunities to attend national events such as the YMCA England & Wales Youth Matters awards.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform decision-making. Commitment to our mission, values, and social impact.
- Collaborative and respectful leadership style, promoting transparency and accountability.
- Independent and objective, with the ability to challenge constructively and support executive leadership.
- Champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of people and remuneration governance.
- A professional background in HR, organisational development, or remuneration advisory is desirable.
- Previous experience chairing a committee or board in a similar context is desirable
Time Commitment:
- The role is unpaid although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
- The initial term for the position is three years.
- The Board rhythm is typically:
- Approximately four three-hour Board meetings mid-to-late afternoon over the course of the year.
- Two full day ‘away-days.’
- Travel time for meetings, as Board meetings and Board Away Days are in person at various locations across Sussex.
- Three two-hour, virtual People and Remuneration Committee meetings a year.
- Time spent to read papers and prepare for the meeting; papers are circulated one week ahead of Board and committee meetings.
- Trustees are invited and encouraged to make at least one visit to services, and attend a staff or manager forum. There are also opportunities to attend national events such as the YMCA England & Wales Youth Matters awards
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.