Time Commitment: 

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

Remuneration: 

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

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

Summary of the role

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

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

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

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

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

About You:

To be successful in this role: 

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

Why you should apply

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perennial is a remarkable charity that has brought enormous benefit to people for over 180 years, delivering on our purpose of building better futures for people in horticulture. We are needed more than ever, helping anyone who makes or looks after gardens, sport grounds, woodlands and other green spaces.

We are passionate about delivering early help and preventative services that make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives and have ambitious plans for the future.

We are looking for new Trustees with strategic experience within a health, welfare or social care environment, ideally possessing knowledge of governance and safeguarding. We are also looking for Trustees with experience of not-for-profit debt advice, within an FCA regulated environment.

As a trustee you will play a key role in setting the future strategic direction and oversight of our service delivery, providing leadership and governance within an exceptional charity.

As a trustee you will be expected to attend four Board meetings each year and become a member of our Services Committee that meet four times a year.  Some remote attendance will be possible.

This is a voluntary role, however full induction and training is provided, and participation in events is encouraged. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

If you are inspired by our purpose and would like to play an active role in shaping our future, we would love to hear from you. 

We support a diverse range of individuals and communities and we understand that effective recruitment is central and crucial to meeting the needs of people who access our services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

· Support provided for new Trustees

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

· Trustee Role Description and Person Specification

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

.      Links to the application forms you will need.

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

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

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

Objective

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

Time commitment

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

Principal Responsibilities

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

Strategic leadership

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

Trustee Governance

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

External Relations

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

Efficiency and Effectiveness

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

Relationship with the Chief Executive and the Wider Executive Team

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

Additional information

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

Person Specification

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

Personal Qualities

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

Essential Experience

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

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of the health service and care sector.

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

Knowledge and skills

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

How to Apply

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

The deadline for application is Sunday 12th December 2021

Founded in 1870, St Christopher's vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

Its mission is to create brighter futures for children and young people. We do this by providing fostering, residential and support services where children and young people can feel safe and cared for. We support them to make positive relationships which give them the confidence to succeed.

St Christopher's is an experienced provider of children's homes for young people in care, both in England and the Isle of Man. We constantly learn from young people's experiences and expertise to provide the best care - working with almost 2000 in 2019/20 across 36 centres.

St Christopher's specialises in supporting the most vulnerable children and young people and brings a total child centred approach to its work, providing sustained safeguarding, care and support. St Christopher's is proud of its ability to innovate and co-design - with a range of voluntary, public and private sector partners - on collaborative programmes for its children and young people.

As the current Chair, Bert O'Donoghue reaches the end of his term of office, the Nominations Committee are seeing to appoint his successor. The successful candidate should demonstrate: a deep connection to our values, leadership skills gained within large or complex organisations, well developed communication and interpersonal skills and a keen sense of impartiality and fairness.

The Chair should also have a strong understanding of good governance and some knowledge of the type of work undertaken by St Christopher's and a wider involvement with voluntary sector and other networks.

Chair

Unremunerated (reasonable travel costs and out of pocket expenses met)

Approx. 2-3 days per month

England and Isle of Man

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.

Closing date for applications Sunday 5th Dec 2021 at midnight.

Rochdale and District Mind are looking for the next Chair of our Board of Trustees. The chair is responsible for presiding over Board Meetings, directly supporting the CEO and having the passion and drive to help make a change within the community that we serve. Whether you’re an experienced trustee or taking your first steps into governance, if you have the commitment, values and skills, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a dedicated, empathetic and ambitious leader to help make our mission a reality and lead the organisation closer towards our ultimate ambition: a society where everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

As a Chair, supported by our Board Of Trustees, you will:

• Provide leadership to the organisation and the board, ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to provide greater public benefit.
• Think strategically and creatively.
• Scrutinise the impact we’re having and provide challenge where appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively in group discussions.
• Use independent judgement to contribute to decisions on behalf of the organisation.
• Represent the organisation externally and be committed to our values.
• Receive an induction, training and have your expenses reimbursed.
• Have opportunities to develop new skills and an annual appraisal to help support your development.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems and from all ethnic, socio-economic, religious and professional and personal backgrounds.

Leicester Dance Theatre Ltd (LDT) trading as Aakash Odedra Company is looking for a Chair of the Board. Our new Chair will have leadership experience and be passionate about the performing arts. LDT is an organisation firmly rooted in its local community but with an international reputation for creating and commissioning boundary-pushing and award-winning dance works using the British-Asian experience.

As the new Chair of LDT, you will have:

• A passion for dance and Leicester
• The experience and commitment to lead the Board as we refine and develop the strategic direction of the organisation
• Experience building relationships with multiple stakeholders whilst articulating our values, relevance, maintaining and promoting our reputation

In leading our Board you will:

• Ensure that we meet our responsibilities for effective and focused governance
• Enable the Board to provide professional and constructive challenge
• Support the Executive and Artistic Directors in the delivery of our organisational goals

You will play an essential part in creating the environment for our organisation to flourish. This will mean that your leadership of the Board both in meetings and otherwise will set the tone of our communication and support our Executive Team in the delivery of our work.

We anticipate the time commitment will be two days per month on average and whilst the role is unpaid, expenses can be claimed. Further details are included in the Candidate Pack.

Board meetings are being held remotely at the moment, but we hope that you will be able to join us for meetings in Leicester in due course.

We believe that diversity in organisations leads to better decision making and want our Board to be representative of the communities we serve. LDT strives to be an inclusive organisation that welcomes Board members from a wide variety of backgrounds. We positively encourage and welcome applications by people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people who identify as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent.

We hope you will consider joining us.

Closing date for applications: 5.00 p.m. Thursday the 9th December 2021

Introduction

Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust is the charity that cares for the historic palace that was the home of successive Bishops of Worcester for many generations.

The Trust was formed in 2008, to save this wonderful building and its grounds from developers. In 2014, with the help of a £5m Heritage Lottery Fund Grant, the board was able to purchase and then restore the Castle, reopening it to the public in 2018 as Worcestershire’s newest visitor attraction.

Since then the Trust has sought to ensure a welcoming and inspiring experience for all visitors, working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council and its Museum Service and creating a sound financial footing for all operations.

The work of preserving and sharing this precious asset for generations to come is about to enter an exciting new phase, as the Chair and Trust Board seeks a number of new trustees. Due to the pandemic, the last eighteen months have been difficult for Hartlebury Castle, as it has for many other heritage venues, but thanks to a talented and resourceful board and team, and to continuing support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, the venue is set to emerge in a stronger position than ever to grow its audience and sustain its future.

The board of trustees has had a tradition of being, quite literally, hands on in the completion of the original capital project, securing sound governance of the organisation and supporting the Director and his team in implementing a comprehensive business plan.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for history and the natural environment, to build on this foundation. Individuals with skills, experience and networks to help us deliver our vision for Hartlebury Castle, build our profile, and ensure our visitor offer is welcoming to everyone. We need board members who can think strategically and be committed advocates for the vision and future of the Castle. These are unpaid, voluntary roles. Board meetings are currently held monthly (weekday evenings) at the Castle and trustees are expected to attend 9 out of 12 on a yearly basis.

To apply

For more detailed information and role descriptions, as well as details of how to apply, please follow the link.

Closing date for applications:  7 January 2022

We are looking for an experienced Clerk to provide administrative support to our governing board and its sub-committees. You will work closely with the Chair of the Board and the CEO to produce papers for a monthly board meeting and other sub-committee meetings. Clerking of ad hoc statutory appeal panels, exclusion panels, disciplinary panels, etc, may be instructed from time to time. 

You will take minutes at the meeting and provide these minutes to the Board via Microsoft Sharepoint and Teams.

As a minimum, Devon Mind holds 16 meetings (full board and sub-committee) a year. Meetings are generally held 6-7.30pm during the week and can be attended remotely via Zoom. Hours would be flexible, however good notice would be given of meeting dates/any overtime requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEBRA is seeking a qualified Accountant to become Vice Chair of its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee which oversees the financial controls and stability of the Charity. Our FRA Committee advises our Board of Trustees and is responsible for ensuring that the Charity’s resources are used effectively to support our provision of lifelong care and support for sufferers of the genetic skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa (“EB”), and to support our investments in cutting edge research to find a cure for this debilitating condition.

It is an excellent time to join DEBRA. There are exciting avenues opening up to us on the research side, and our Senior Management Team is keen to ambitiously develop our healthcare, support and membership services. We recognise that greater diversity will support us in this period of growth and are actively encouraging applicants from wide-ranging backgrounds.  It is anticipated that the newly appointed Vice Chair of FRA will be appointed Chair of FRA when the present incumbent retires from the Board of Trustees in May 2024.

Key responsibilities of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee are to:

• Submit the annual Budget for the Charity for consideration by the Trustee Board.
• Ensure routines, reports and accounts are established to monitor and control the finances of the Charity.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures and propose to the Trustee Board any necessary amendments to those regulations and procedures.
• Decide on action to be taken in the event of any breaches of the regulations or procedures being reported by the Director of Finance.
• Monitor and advise on compliance with statutory reporting requirements and approved financial practice and regulation.
• Recommend to the Trustee Board the appointment of external auditors and appoint as necessary internal auditors.
• Consider reports from internal and external auditors in respect of financial reporting and control.
• Approve the programme of work for internal auditors.
• Review the Risk Register of the Charity and recommend risk management strategies as necessary.
• Recommend to the Trustee Board the adoption of the annual accounts.
• Review and submit the annual rolling 5 Year Business Plan to the Trustee Board for approval.
• Review the DEBRA Reserves Policy on an on-going basis and recommend to the Trustee Board the minimum level of reserves to be held.
• Management of the charity’s funds, informing the Trustee Board of major movements between funds.
• To maintain a strong working relationship with the CEO, the FD and other members of the Senior Management Team.

While DEBRA’s Head Office is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, our membership is spread across the UK. To be truly representative of that membership we encourage applicants from anywhere in the UK and committee members can access meetings virtually. We provide any training necessary to allow you to fulfil your committee duties. This is an unpaid volunteer role, but any reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.

Meetings of the FRA Committee currently take place five times a year, each lasting between 3-4 hours. The term of appointment will be three years initially with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of two further terms.

A successful applicant would be welcome to apply to be a Trustee during 2022.

About the Organisation

DEBRA was the world’s first EB patient support group, set up in 1978 by Phyllis Hilton whose daughter Debra had EB. We have come a long way since then, working internationally through a network of nearly 50 DEBRA groups to share information and best practice.

We fund pioneering research, provide specialist healthcare, promote international best practice and deliver lifelong support to individuals, families and the entire EB Community.

Our support includes:

• Providing practical, financial and emotional support and advocacy for people with EB and their families.
• Partnering with the NHS to provide specialist care and clinical care guidelines.
• Investing in world-class research and collaborating internationally to find a cure(s) and alleviate the debilitating effects of living with EB.
• Investing in our Community Support Team to provide support, information and advocacy for the EB community.
• Expanding and strengthening family health and community support networks to improve quality of care.

Like many charities, our income from fundraising, Gift Aid and our retail shops has been affected by the pandemic. Despite this, our amazing supporters, volunteers and staff have continued to give us unwavering support. We receive no statutory government funding, but were able to take full advantage of government incentives such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Supporting DEBRA – through fundraising activities, direct donations, purchasing items in the retail shops or offering time as a volunteer – has a direct impact on the support we offer the EB community.

Our vision is for a future where no one suffers from EB. Until that day arrives, we work tirelessly to improve quality of life for the entire EB community.

Selection Criteria

We’re looking to recruit a qualified Accountant from any background. If you believe you have skills developed from your professional life combined with the proactivity, commitment and drive to make a difference and bring a new perspective we would love to hear from you.

Essential Skills:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience of one or more of these fields:
  • Finance
  • Audit
  • Risk
  • IT
  • Charity Accunts
• Ability to challenge and to be a critical friend where necessary.
• Innovative and collaborative mindset.
• ‘Can do’ and positive attitude.

Website

www.debra.org.uk

How To Apply

If you think you can help steer DEBRA’s Finance, Risk and Audit agenda as we journey forward, please send your CV, along with a covering letter (maximum of two sides) in which you answer the three questions below.

1. Why do you want to become Vice Chair of DEBRA’s FRA Committee?
2. What skills do you believe you can bring to the Committee?
3. What experience will you bring to the Committee?

If you would like to have an informal yet confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact [email protected]

DEBRA is committed to being an inclusive charity, and we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check and sign a Non-Disclosure agreement.
 

Appointment details
Term: Three years
Closing date: 7 January 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the Role:

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

Essential characteristics:

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

Desirable characteristics:

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

  LocationTisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6LW

  SalaryCommensurate with experience and qualifications

A Cumbria wide project which supports people living with Autism wishes to appoint a Chief Executive Officer

This growing award-winning charity was established in 2016.  We are seeking a strategic leader, with commercial abilities and with the skills to lead a small team of staff and volunteers in the non-profit sector.  Triple A recently received a significant National Lottery grant to develop a major employment support programme.

This is a full-time post based in Penrith with a starting salary of £37,000 rising to £40,000 pa.

For application pack and details please contact:

Email: info @ tripleaproject. org .uk 

Candidates can request an informal discussion with the Chair of Trustees

Closing date for application 20/12/21 5pm.