This organisation is a politically impartial, multi-stakeholder alliance championing a competitive and environmentally sustainable economy. Through targeted political engagement, evidence gathering and policy development, they advocate the business case for decarbonising the UK economy, improving resource efficiency and investing in the natural environment.

As a membership organisation comprised of some of the largest businesses in the UK along with leading NGOs and academic institutions, this organisation yields significant influence in its dialogues with government and parliamentarians.

Chair

London

Unremunerated

The organisation now seek a credible and engaged senior leader to chair their motivated and collaborative board. This individual will work closely with an established CEO to lead the organisation through a period of increased impact and growth.

You will bring experience of serving on or convening high performing boards; evidence of a strong understanding of how businesses and investors respond to policy developments; experience of strategic leadership at a senior level in business, civil society and / or political arenas and evidence of long-term interest and understanding of the environmental sustainability agenda.

This organisation is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board and acknowledges the work that is still to be done on diversity and inclusion within the sustainability sector. The Group therefore particularly encourages applications from people of colour.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 22 November

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 30 November

Interviews with the Aldersgate Group: December/January (TBC)

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

Do you wish to play a key role in addressing the inequalities at the end of life that exist in our society?

Hospice UK, the national charity working for those experiencing dying, death and bereavement is seeking a new chair. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are, where they are or why they are ill, should receive the best possible care at the end of their life.

We work for the benefit of people affected by death and dying, collaborating with our hospice members and other partners who work in end of life care.  Our hospice members influence and guide our work to put people at the centre of all we do.

Our chair will identify with our vision and be able to commit their time and expertise to achieving it. A skilled networker and negotiator, they will use their skills to win trust and build the strategic relationships with key decision makers and partners that are  needed to deliver the organisation’s strategy and goals.

This is a unique opportunity to lead hospice and palliative care through a time of unprecedented change. To speak out to address the inequalities that exist in our society for those at the end of their life and to stop many more people dying without  getting the help and support they need at the time they need it the most.

This charity helps London youth, aged 16 to 30, to build enterprise skills, overcome barriers and become leaders to set up their own business. Through free business workshops and coaching to young Londoners from the age of 16 to 30, our client empowers young people to develop their entrepreneurial thinking and skillset; making sure their idea becomes a reality.

Chair

London (Tooting)

Unremunerated

This charity now seek a credible and engaged senior leader to lead a motivated and collaborative board. This individual will work with the CEO to lead the organisation through a period of increased impact and growth

You will You will bring experience of serving on or convening high performing boards; experience of strategic leadership at a senior level and a strong impact focus. You will have a background in one of the following areas:

• Asset/Property Management with expertise in commercial property
• Business enterprise experience with an understanding of the youth enterprise space

The successful candidate will be energised to bring fresh thinking and new networks to the work of the organisation. Critically you will be motivated by the vision and mission of Business Launchpad and be committed to living our values.

For more information about the organisation and this important opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please find the appointment brief on the Prospectus website. 

This Charity is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: 15 November

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 23 November

Final stage interviews with Business Launchpad: w/c 7 December

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 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.

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'.

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

Please get in touch and become a valued member of BLCF’s diverse community

Volunteer Coordinator

Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) was established in 2015 with the sole aim of bringing to safety and security in the UK those people persecuted and in danger in their own countries, and in particular to help them settle in Bath or the surrounding area.  

We are still a relatively young organisation currently supporting around 100 refugees and asylum seekers. At present we are an entirely voluntary organisation depending upon the enthusiasm, invaluable expertise, experience and dedication of our 100 plus volunteers covering a range of roles.  Our main areas of activity cover practical help with housing, resettlement and integration in the community, English language support and guidance on employment and benefits.

We now need to strengthen the organisation and build capacity to support the families and individuals building a new life in and around Bath. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit a part time Volunteer Coordinator.

This is an entirely new and evolving role which you will be able to develop. Initially you will work with the Chair, Language Support Coordinator and Membership Secretary providing administrative support with emphasis on the coordination of volunteers and the membership.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be

Someone who has the ability to develop relationships with volunteers, clients and other stakeholders, is resourceful, collaborative and enjoys working with others with diverse experiences and backgrounds. You should be able to work remotely on your own initiative, be highly organised and efficient. You should empathise with BWR’s aims, be flexible and non-judgemental.

Ideally your experience will include

1. Working with volunteers in the charity, not-for-profit sectors.
2. Recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
3. Supporting and developing volunteers in their roles.
4. Working with CRM databases.
5. Understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers and the organisation as a whole.

Outline of the Role

You will be the key volunteer contact, recruiting, training, carrying out background and DBS checks and supporting volunteers in their various roles across the organisation. Reporting to the Chair, you will work with and support Team Leaders to enable BWR to meet its aims.

1. Liaising with the Language Coordinator and volunteers to ensure we provide effective language tuition to our families and individuals to meet their individual specific needs.

• Monitoring progress and ensure that records are kept up to date.
• Providing analysis of activities as required from time to time.

2. Liaising with the Membership Secretary to ensure membership applications are processed timely and the system is updated with all relevant information.

• Maintaining the membership database

3. Assisting with the set up and populating of a new Case Management System.

• Liaising with IT Support in relation to the website and other digital communications.

4. Supporting the Trustees and members of the Management Committee from time to time.

Although this is a part-time role working from home there will be occasions when you may be required to attend events either during the evening or at weekends within the Bath and surrounding area.

The role is initially based on 16 hours per week but will be reassessed after an initial period when the successful applicant will have a better idea of the actual scope of the role.  The salary is £20-24k pa pro rata (commensurate with experience).

The role will require an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this role please provide an up to date CV with a covering letter explaining in less than 200 words why you would be ideal for the role.

Applications to be emailed by 2 November 2020. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 9 November 2020

For more information please see Detailed Job Description and Chart of BWR Activities.