The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront, the terrible consequences of a global infection. Not many people know that alongside the worst hospitalized cases of the virus, comes a double whammy of a secondary bacterial infection owing to lowered immunity which can be fatal. Antibiotic Research UK (AMTRAK) has been highlighting the problem of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections and the health consequences.

We are now looking for a Charity Chair to lead the charity's Board, taking over from the present interim Chair. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about tackling the problem of antibiotic resistance as we are! It is now more important than ever that we as a society address the problem of antibiotic resistance and AMTRAK is at the forefront of the battle. Eden Brown are delighted to be recruiting a Chair of the Board of Trustees at Antibiotic Research UK. Their vision is no less than saving modern medicine through integrating their various activities focused on researching new antibiotic treatments, educating the public about the problem of antibiotic research and providing support to patients affected by a drug resistant infection.

As Chair of the board you will have a pivotal role in moving ANTRUK forward to increase their income dramatically in the next five years and you will be responsible for implementing a strategy to achieve this. Most importantly you will lead the trustees to develop and update strategic plans .Research suggests that by 2050 , 10 million people a year could be dying due to antibiotic resistant infections. You as Chair will be influential in helping prevent this to be the case. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and ensure that the Charity is effectively managed within a framework of corporate strategies and key tasks. You will also actively encourage trustees to challenge the direction of the Charity as well as chairing trustee meetings and reach clear, agreed decisions within them to move the Charity forward.

The main duties involve:

Assisting the charity in developing it's 5 year business plan including the creation of a £1ARMmillion AMR Research Fund bringing multiple stakeholders together
*To be proactive in helping the charity to raise funds to deliver its mission and raising £5 million pa within 5 years and ensuring the board of Trustees demonstrate the highest standards of corporate governance
* Ensuring the expertise of individual Trustees is used appropriately for the benefit of the charity
* Reviewing the performance of individual Trustees and ensures all Trustees are fully briefed on the terms of their appointment and on their rights, duties and responsibilities
* Ensuring that board members understand their responsibility by being prepared for meetings by having considered all papers in advance
* Reviewing board membership every year
* Ensuring that the board maintains an appropriate blend of complementary skills and experience
* Agreeing the charity's strategic objectives and undertakes the annual review of the Chief Executive, in consultation with other Trustees

The chair role is highly important to the success of the Charity and therefore to be successful in this role you will have already have been a Charity trustee or Board executive. Good knowledge of drug resistant infection is essential and you will be kindly utilized to utilise your networks to assist the Charity in meeting it's objectives. Campaigning skills are also key to this role. We would love to consider applicants who have the following backgrounds pharmahealth care healthcare, finance, law, commerce, policy and public affairs. You should have a proven record of success.

The role is a voluntary position and occupies up to two days per month of a person's time. Board meetings ensures are held at least three times every year, at regular intervals, and you will liaise regularly with the Chief Executive to provide a sounding board, advice and support. 

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

In these extraordinary times, we are looking for an extraordinary person who has the passion, drive and determination to make a difference to the lives of girls in South Sudan.

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world.  Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families.  Girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality. It contributes to more stable, resilient societies that give all individuals – including boys and men – the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS) is a UK charity set up to support the foundation of a girls’ boarding school in Ibba County, a remote rural area of South Sudan.  Amidst all the challenges facing the country, Ibba Girls School has not lost a single day of schooling since it opened in 2014, until the current pandemic enforced temporary closure.  The aim of the school is to provide high quality primary and secondary education for 360 girls aged 10 to 18 years, from across Western Equatoria State in South Sudan (an area the size of Scotland).  The long-term aspiration of the school is to educate girls to become knowledgeable and empowered women who are able to contribute to the development of their communities, and contribute to the leadership of South Sudan to secure its future stability.  

The Trustees of the Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan are searching for a new Chair to lead it from a successful start-up into a sustainable and resilient organisation for the next 5 to 10 years.  The Trustees are keen to find the right person for the next phase of the Charity’s development and someone who will share our vision and values.  With the pandemic, all charities are facing challenges, but FIGS has risen to the challenges and has a great deal to offer for the future.  The aim is for the school is to become fully self-sustaining but for the time being, it is funded predominantly by charitable donations.  Securing donations remains a key focus for the Chair. 

This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a small and successful UK based organisation, which is already making a significant difference to lives of girls, their families and communities, and to national and international thinking and action about how to improve the quality of education in South Sudan.  At this pivotal time of change, the next Chair will need to act as ambassador for the school, fronting relationships with key stakeholders and providing strong leadership for the board. The new Chair will be expected to demonstrate a visible passion and commitment to girls’ education in sub-Saharan Africa, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

The Trustees would welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including from the South Sudanese diaspora. 

The role is voluntary and the time commitment is flexible.

For a candidate pack, please email Julie Lodrick on the application email stated

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity that changes lives through adventure and exploration onboard our tall ship, Tenacious. 

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity established in 1978 that changes lives through tall ship sailing experiences. Our voyages are for people of all backgrounds and abilities, giving everyone the freedom to explore their own potential through inclusive adventures at sea.

We’re a charity and receive no government funding, so we rely on the support of others through fundraising and donations.

It’s critical we continue our work. Our voyages build confidence and resilience in those who sail with us. They bring people together in diverse teams where differences disappear. Voyage Crew tell us their perceptions change and they are able to achieve things they previously did not think possible.

These experiences transform lives, which is why we are determined to rise to the challenge we currently face and continue sailing for years to come. 

Role

To work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and that the charity, the Trustees and the Chief Executive are focused on achieving these.

Responsibilities

• Leading the committee and the organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose.
• To ensure an effective relationship between:

othe committee and the staff/volunteers

othe committee and the external stakeholders/community

• Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate.
• To supervise and support the CEO.
• To act as a Member of the Finance Committee

Duties

• Plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate.
• Chair committee meetings ensuring:

oA balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions.

o Business is dealt with and decisions made

o Decisions, actions and deliberations are adequately minuted

o The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.

• Ensure adequate support and supervision arrangements are made for the CEO and any other staff or volunteers as required.
• Assist the fundraising team with major gift meetings and attending fundraising events etc
• Assisting the fundraising team with legacies where needed.
• Liaising with our lawyers and accountants about relevant advice for the Board and the Trust generally.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual with the following skills

Essential

• leadership skills
• experience of chairing meetings & committee work
• facilitation skills 
• tact & diplomacy 
• excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences 

Desirable

• knowledge of maritime

What difference will you make?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. JST is an organisation run by people with drive and commitment.

We are looking for someone to help us develop and implement a strategy to meet the challenges which lie ahead and to add strength to our Board. JST has the exceptionally talented staff and volunteers. You will be joining a proactive Board of Trustees who are open to new ideas and who work well together.

What's in it for the volunteer?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. It will bring many challenges but an equal amount of satisfaction. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in your local community. This is particularly true in the context of COVID-19; JST is playing an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Appointment Process All expressions of interest and any discussion regarding these positions will be with the HR Manager in the first instance.

Closing Date - 31st October 2020

Start date – no later than December 2020 ideally.

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. JST provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other protected category under UK Law.

Carers Trust is a major charity for the UK’s seven million unpaid carers. We are a dynamic and forward thinking organisation with ambition to extend our reach and services so that with our Network Partners we can increase the support, services and recognition we provide for anyone living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend.

The number of unpaid carers is increasing significantly, with three in five of us likely to become an unpaid carer at some point in our lifetime. Unpaid carers save the state £132bn worth of care every year and act as a main support to our stretched health and social care systems.

Following a refresh of the Trustee board, Carers Trust are looking to appoint two new Trustees with the following areas of focus:

Chair of our England Board 

One of the new Trustees of our UK Board will also become the Chair of our England Board which is in an exciting developmental phase. 

With growing regional representation, the England Board will be crucial in helping shape the future direction of our work to influence society for unpaid carers and deliver impactful programmes for unpaid carers with Carers Trust Network Partners.

Our England Board is part of our formal governance structure at Carers Trust and will act as a conduit between Network Partners and our Board of Trustees.

As Chair of our England Board and a Trustee of Carers Trust, you will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding and commitment to the needs of unpaid carers.

• An ability to play a key role in the continued growth and success of Carers Trust.

• The ability to provide leadership to a diverse range of stakeholders across our England network.

In addition, you will bring your in-depth knowledge of the health and social care landscape in England and excellent interpersonal skills to take on the role of Chair of our England Board. 

Legal Trustee

We are also seeking a new Trustee with a legal background to support the UK Board and Carers Trust in achieving our charitable aims.

We are looking for someone who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• A suitable legal qualification.

• Experience in or knowledge of legal requirements relating to charitable/ company law and associated governance.

• Experience of corporate social responsibility partnerships/collaborations.

Both Trustees will play a vital role in the oversight of the charity ensuring that it delivers against its charitable objectives, is financially sustainable, has strong governance and safeguards the name and values of the organisation. We also welcome applications from those who have/have had experience of a caring role.

We are seeking a Board Chair to play an important role in supporting our Executive Director (ED) to drive the organisation forward and deliver our strategic objectives.

Duties include:

• Leading and facilitating the Board to enable it to exercise its responsibilities and ensure the receipt of timely and sufficient information to enable the Board to perform its role.
• Challenging the organisation to think big and be bold.
• Acting as a direct liaison between the Board and the management of the DI Group, through the ED.
• Providing independent advice and counsel to the ED.
• Representing the organisation in an ambassadorial role on occasions.

A commitment of one day a month is expected from the Board Chair, as well as chairing quarterly DIPR Board meetings, preparing for meetings and supporting the ED on other Board matters. These meetings can be virtual. We would expect a total commitment of 18 days a year from the Chair. This position is remunerated.

About you

We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset and a strong desire to support transformation and change, as well as previous experience of chairing or deputising as a Chair, including mobilising members of a Board. Our vision, mission and ways of working underpin everything we do and so we are seeking someone who feels passionately about the change we are trying to achieve through our work.

We are committed to diversity and aim to have a Board that is diverse in geography, race, age, gender and disability, as well as experience.

To apply

Email our HR team for the full Terms of Reference 

To apply, please submit your CV together with a detailed covering letter with the subject header 'BOARD CHAIR CONFIDENTIAL'.

We are looking for four exceptional people to join us as trustees who can help ensure that we have a high performing Board during a period that we may end up looking back on as among the most crucial in our history.

We are hugely proud of the impact we have had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer. The £500 million we have invested in research over the last 60 years has saved many thousands of lives, and we are now in a position where the day we will beat blood cancer is finally in sight. But with the coronavirus crisis already having had a big impact on our income, it is more vital than ever that we have the strong strategic leadership to keep our mission to beat blood cancer on course.

As a Board, we know we need to become more diverse to better reflect the community we serve and share with us new ideas and opinions, so we would welcome approaches from the following:

• Individuals from black and ethnic minority communities.
• Younger people who may not have had previous board experience but have other experiences, for example: of committee work, associations and other team decision making experience.
• Individuals who have personally been affected by blood cancer who have the capacity to support us as a trustee
• Experience in the following fields would be of interest to us: Medical Research, Audit, and Finance.
• Individuals who have experience of information support for blood cancer patients and health policy.
• Influencers who have experience with fundraising and have celebrity or VIP connections that could be further explored.
• Members of a minority group through physical or cultural characteristics.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role and your contribution could assist the blood cancer community in a huge way.

If you would like an opportunity to make a difference and contribute in a positive way we would encourage you to apply to join us on our journey, please share with us your CV, along with a brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and how you feel you could add value to our cause.

If you would like to know more prior to applying please feel free to get in touch with Louise Keegan - Recruitment Officer at Blood Cancer UK for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity. 

The closing date for this opportunity is: Midday on Saturday, 31 October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in Blood Cancer UK and we very much look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Should we be successful in our search for suitable individuals prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) is looking for an inspirational leader to fulfill the role of Independent Chair.  We need an extraordinary person who has the energy, drive and commitment to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Surrey.

SWP has recently secured a significant contract from the NHS and Local Authority to deliver emotional wellbeing and mental health services to children, young people and families across Surrey from April 2021. 

During the mobilisation phase for contract delivery, we are seeking to appoint an Independent Chair to fulfil the traditional Chair role of attending and managing monthly board meetings as well as a small executive role, representing SWP at some events and meetings with key stakeholders.

This role is largely working from home, with travel to meetings around Surrey expected.

Remuneration is £10k pa for 1 day per week (possibly two during the mobilisation phase).

Intelligent, influential and focused finance trustee wanted for game-changing yet embracing charity

Brain Tumour Research is a high-profile national charity, striving to fund a network of seven dedicated research centres whilst challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.

All of us at Brain Tumour Research are passionate about finding a cure and stopping the devastation.

Due to resignation, we are looking to replace a long-standing trustee who has brought technical finance skills to the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees plays a key role in the development of the charity, setting the overall strategic direction and providing scrutiny to our processes and decisions as well as ensuring standards of governance are upheld.

This role is pro-bono with meetings held three times a year in Milton Keynes (virtually during the current pandemic)

You will also be expected to Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee as well as attend and contribute to a relevant annual workshop.

All trustees are invited to lobbying and other events.

First time trustees will be considered, and full induction and training will be provided.

Closing Date – 31st October 2020

Please click the apply button to register your interest. 

No agencies please.

About the Role

The Audit and Risk Committee is a Board Committee of the Trustees of the two charities: The Priory of England and the Islands of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and St John Ambulance. We are recruiting a recruiting an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee to assist the Committee in discharging its role effectively by providing advice and scrutiny of the Audit and Risk Committee’s four fundamental responsibilities:

1. to oversee financial reporting;
2. to oversee the process related to risk management and internal control, including financial, clinical and all other operational risk and controls;
3. to oversee the Internal Audit process; and
4. oversee the External Audit process.

Throughout the year, you will attend a number of Committee Meetings to ensure the effective running of the charity by reviewing management, Internal Audit and External Audit reports on the effectiveness of the risk management systems, internal controls and financial reporting.

(For full details on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Recruitment Pack)

About You

To be successful as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will have experience of serving in a non-Executive / Trustee role with recent and relevant internal / external audit experience. You will have experience of risk governance and an interest and knowledge of the challenges faced by charities.

This position is a volunteer position and is not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

About Us

The Priory

The Priory of England and the Islands is part of the international Order of St John, a charity that spans over 40 international Priories and Associations and has a Christian heritage going back over 900 years, still providing healthcare in the Holy Land. The St John establishments are mostly in countries of the British Commonwealth.

The Priory carries out the Chivalric objectives of the Order’s Honours system, maintains the historic buildings (St John’s Gate, the church and the museum) and promotes the work of the Priory through over 40 County Priory Groups.

The Priory established St John Ambulance as a separate operating charity to deliver its first aid and community services and it is the country’s leading first aid charity.

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is currently involved in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic with more than 5,000 St John People having given their time to the front line, supporting local communities and the NHS. From providing ambulances and crew, supporting the delivery of care in hospitals, driving GPs and Nurses to community appointments, providing logistics to ensure supplies of equipment and of course the training, communications and administration to back up all of this, the operation is ongoing and represents the charity’s largest ever deployment.

The charity’s strategy is rooted in its heritage of supporting the health of communities. It aims to improve the health of the nation through communities that preserve and protect life through volunteering for health and first aid.

Close to 30,000 volunteers and 2,000 employees are involved in providing and supporting St John’s charitable services.

St John Ambulance volunteers provide first aid services at thousands of public events, from the London Marathon to Premier League football to the village fete,

St John Ambulance is also a major national ambulance provider of 24/7 support to NHS trusts as well as specialised services such as neo-natal transport.

St John Ambulance teaches first aid in workplaces, in communities, in schools and through its youth programmes. It teaches more people first aid than any other organisation in the country – more than 800,000 annually.

How to Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter that addresses your interest in the role and how your experience equips you to perform the role.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Tommy Hyun, Director of Governance.

Independent Committee Member

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

No salary

London and remote

Comic Relief is a leading, high profile charity which harnesses the power of entertainment to fundraise and uses such funds in support of its vision of a just world free from poverty. Comic Relief operates in accordance with the highest values, in a complicated political and societal environment.

The Role

The R&NC is the Comic Relief committee which discusses remuneration and nomination matters across the organisation and reports on such matters and recommends any changes to Trustees. The R&NC comprises Trustees and Independent Members.

Independent Members are appointed because they have skills, experience and qualities which facilitate good decision making and help ensure that the Committee successfully discharges its responsibilities.

The time commitment

The R&NC meets quarterly with additional ad hoc meetings if required.

Person Specification

It is expected that candidates should have some, but not all, of the following characteristics:

• the ability to perform an advisory ‘critical friend’ role with respect to all matters within the remit of this Committee, including making recommendations to the COO, the Head of People and the Trustees.
• the ability to provide oversight on human resources initiatives, organisational and governance structure and management processes.
• a deep and informed understanding of the charity sector
• first class communication and interpersonal skills
• commitment to diversity and inclusion
• commitment to Comic Relief’s mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment and vision of a just world free from poverty
• human resources expertise.
• experience of talent management.
• experience of leadership or governance within non-profit/charity or social enterprise.
• an overall understanding of the voluntary and philanthropic sector in its broadest sense either in the UK and/or internationally.
• experience of development and oversight of human resources initiatives.

Length of Appointment

The Independent Member initial term is three years or another term by agreement with the committee chair, subject to performance review. This can be extended by the Board (in consultation with the CEO) for a further three-year period and for a further period of three years after that (therefore up to a maximum of nine years from the date of appointment).

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 27th Oct 2020 GMT (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Openness and Accountability

Comic Relief is committed to operating with openness and accountability, recognising that this commitment goes to the heart of public trust in Comic Relief.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Transforming Communities in Lichfield Diocese - the Black Country, Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshre

Are you an experienced, passionate leader who feels called to energise and sustain this vibrant and established charity into a new phase of its development?
Do you have initiative, creativity, and the ability to think, plan, and act strategically? Most importantly do you have a heart for social justice that longs to see communities flourish and those who are vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged enjoy life in its fullness?
If the answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then please consider applying for this role!

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

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 objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving 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 and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.

Main role and responsibilities

The overall purpose of the role is to support the Chief Executive, the Executive Team and the Chair and Trustees to develop and to deliver ShelterBox’s mission, strategy, and plan.

ShelterBox will be undergoing a strategy review in 2021. The role of Strategy & Planning Officer will play a key role in helping the CEO and the organisation to reflect and refresh the organisational mission and goals. It will be the key liaison between functional departments who deliver and the CEO who coordinates and sets direction.

The role will work closely with the CEO to support ShelterBox in achieving both the goals of the Operating Plan 2021 as well as ensuring the new strategy is relevant and an effective tool for the organisation.

The position holder will be involved in a wide range of roles from supporting the management of ShelterBox Board, Executive, & Senior Leadership Team meetings (in a company secretary capacity), to budget management/coordination and developing working briefs on a wide range of topics.

The role will also be expected to represent the CEO at key internal discussions and exercise superb judgment, interpersonal skills, and absorb information quickly.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will work very closely with the Executive team and the Board on a range of strategic initiatives that impact the wider organisation as well as be an effective partner to senior leaders. The role will also support the Chair of the ShelterBox Board in various duties.

Working with the CEO, the role will:

• Coordinate and integrate the work of the CEO’s office with the rest of the organisation, ensuring effective engagement with all departments.
• Use sound judgment to advise the CEO on complex and sensitive policy issues and questions.
• Assist the CEO and leadership to deliver on the ShelterBox strategy (post 2021).

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking an accomplished and highly competent Strategic Planner/Executive Assistant to provide excellent support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Team, and the Board.

You must have proven EA experience at Director/CEO level or have held a role where a high degree of autonomy and highly developed planning and organisational skills are required.

We are looking for candidates with a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in a field relevant to policy making, strategy, international development/humanitarian affairs, public administration. Ideally, you will also have knowledge or experience of working for the voluntary sector or a charity.

The position holder will need to flex between areas of work on humanitarian thought leadership and response, funding diversification and growth strategies, and partnership building between ShelterBox, its affiliates, strategic donors, and other key organizations.

This is a varied and busy role and to be successful you must have strong prioritisation and time management skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills along with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships internally and externally.

You will be a strong team player, who can also work autonomously to clear deadlines. You must also be politically astute with the ability to analyse and summarize large amounts of information quickly.

Strong interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills are also important, as is the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with different agendas

The role requires a rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly. You must have the ability to anticipate and assess situations accurately and recommend/implement effective courses of action, with a predisposition toward simple and practical solutions, through consensus building.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Policy and Influence:

• Coordinates and/or oversees the development of policies, procedures, speeches, and strategies relating to complex policy issues for the CEO’s office.
• Conducts research and analysis to support the strategic aims of ShelterBox.
• Drafts strategy documents, reports, speeches, briefing notes, and talking points at the request of the CEO.

Strategy and Planning:

• Lead on the review and consensus building around the process to develop the ShelterBox Strategy 2021.
• Through coordination with Exec team, keep an active overview of the work of departments to ensure effective and coordinated support to and response from the CEO.
• Works with the CEO to set short- and medium-term priorities for strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies challenges in the short and longer term, to successfully implementing the ShelterBox strategy and workplans and works with relevant stakeholders to develop proposed solutions.
• Manages strategic projects from inception to completion as assigned by the CEO.

Planning and Coordination

• Provides timely and effective communication of instructions and decisions of the CEO to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure Executive Team meeting agendas are developed, and key matters are tabled for discussion.
• Support the CEO and Finance Director in the ongoing strategic oversight of the organisational budget and financial management.
• Ensure minutes are taken at key meetings and for ShelterBox board meetings, including action items and follow up.
• Tracks and documents key strategic internal and external meetings, ensuring that key action points are communicated and follow up occurs.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to commission and/or develop briefings.
• Works with internal stakeholders to commission and/or develop itineraries and agendas to ensure the CEO engagements are effective in promoting ShelterBox and its mission.
• Fosters teamwork and communications among the Exec Team, Senior Leadership Team, and other key staff.
• Represents the views of the CEO at key internal meetings such as with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintains sensitivity and diplomacy with senior colleagues.

Communications

• Represent ShelterBox and CEO at relevant senior meetings and conferences and present the work of the organisation where necessary.
• Be an effective communicator on behalf of and in support of the CEO to the global ShelterBox audience, with a particular emphasis on maintaining effective partnerships and collaboration between ShelterBox and its supporters, as well as the network of partners and affiliates.
• Ensure good working relationships and support the integration of activities across ShelterBx departments.

For the Board of Trustees:

• Distribute high quality papers, taking and producing minutes of board and subcommittee meetings and monitoring implementation of agreed actions.
• Organise, maintain and when necessary, re-organise the meeting schedule for the Board meetings and subcommittees, ensuring the timing of subcommittees leads into quarterly board meetings.
• Organise trustee board away days, organising the venue, papers, and any other resources, including booking travel and accommodation.
• Provide administrative support to the Chair and other trustees as required to enable them to fulfil their duties for ShelterBox
• Maintain a record of board level policies, updating as necessary

Could this be you?  Interested in getting involved with
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation?
If so, we would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are seeking an experienced CEO to manage day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The CEO will play a critical role in managing the governance of the charity, build and model an ethical and sustainable culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Team and establish a great working relationship with the Board of Trustees.

The CEO will develop and spearhead a Donor Relationship Management Plan to seek opportunities and new funding relationships.

We are looking for an individual with essential experience within the 3rd sector and a strong link to the work within BLCF.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12:00 hrs Saturday 31 October 2020

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: W/C Monday 23rd November 2020

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