Chair Of The Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles
We are looking for a Chair with knowledge of UK midwifery care and maternity provision with charity governance, leadership skills and experience to help us grow and keep increasing our impact.
Help midwives and student midwives make a difference to the care of babies, mothers and birthing people.
The main responsibilities of the Chair of Trustees are to:
- Coordinate the activities of the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust and its trustees
- Take the lead on ensuring that the trustees comply with their duties
- Ensure the charity is well governed, according to the requirements of the Charity Commission
- Oversee the awards process and host the Awards Ceremony
- Oversee the financial affairs of the Trust, working with the Financial Trustee, the Executive Director and the auditors
You will be supported by an Executive Director (part-time), Administrator (part-time).
As a UK-wide organisation the work of the Chair will be largely home-based (including video conferencing), but face-to-face meetings and liaison with other organisations may be required at times.
The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust welcomes candidates from a diverse background and from historically excluded communities. We recognise that candidates may have disabilities and health challenges, both visible and invisible. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage in the process
We have a comprehensive trustee induction process in place to support you in your new role.
Knowledge and experience of UK midwifery care and maternity provision will be of great advantage to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Henshaws - Trustee
Founded in 1837, Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations.
Position
Becoming a trustee is a fantastic way to contribute to the life changing work we do. It provides a wealth of skills and connections to support career and personal development whilst playing an integral part of a well-respected highly valued charity.
We are currently seeking additional Trustees who will also be part of our board of Governors to oversee the implementation of Henshaws strategic plan and add value and expert advice to the senior leadership team.
This is a voluntary role and as such is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Closing date Sunday 31st March 2024 at 12 Noon
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- A willingness to devote the necessary time, effort and a commitment to attending Trustee Board meetings in the north of the UK and other necessary meetings that might arise.
- Have strategic vision and be able to understand and assess risks
- Have good, independent judgement.
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and to maintain good working relations.
- Adhere to the Henshaws six key values, Informed, Sharing, Proactive, Inspiring, Compassionate and Empowering.
- Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
In particular we are looking for trustees with any of the qualities stated below:
- Experience of health and social care and an understanding of CQC regulations. (Trustee and Governor)
Or
- A background in education and an understanding of OFSTED (Trustee and Governor)
Or
- Human Resources expertise.
Or
- Health and Safety
These are the four particular requirements to complement the experience of our current trustees but we would also be interested to hear from all applicants who share our values and can bring additional skills and expertise to support the charity to deliver its charitable purpose.
We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our Trustees reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We welcome applications from people with a visual impairment or other disability, their families and carers.
To gain a full understanding of the role and to apply please contact Amanda Edwards, People Director
Other information
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department
Registered Charity No: 221888
We are looking for a strong and passionate Chair to lead and enable the Board of Trustees at Home-Start Portsmouth (made up of eight Trustees and CEO) supporting, developing and delivering a focused and robust rolling three-year business plan.
Who we are
Home-Start Portsmouth supports families with young children through their most challenging times. Our vision is a world where no parent feels alone in the critical task of raising children.
The charity is part of the Home-Start UK federation of more than 80 Home-Starts.
Through our expert staff team and local community of more than 100 trained volunteers, we offer practical and emotional support to parents and families by spending time in their homes, running parenting programmes and offering
The role
We are looking for a Chair to lead our Board, which is currently made up of eight Trustees and CEO. The priorities of
the Chair include:
Strategic, Financial and Operational Priorities
Lead and enable the Board of Trustees (made up of eight trustees and CEO) in the delivery of a rolling three-year
business plan so that Home-Start Portsmouth:
- Has a well-developed, focused, and robust strategy for growth and sustainability
- Can manage its financial risks by evenly spreading contract income through widely diversified income channels and projects within the scope of the business plan. Ideally, so that no individual contract will exceed 45% of our income.
- Has a senior management team, led by the CEO, performs consistently in achieving all internal and external metrics (Chair is responsible for line management of CEO)
- Creates and maintains a committee structure to deliver on all Charity Commission and Companies House governance requirements
- Maintains policy and risk controls within required periodic frameworks
The Chair is a highly visible charity and community member who is comfortable and confident with networking, public speaking, presentations and hosting events.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Chair of Trustees
Role description:
We’re looking for someone with experience of working as a chairperson to join us as our Chair of Trustees, to help provide excellent leadership and ensure that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes.
About YBTC:
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity began in 2003. It was originally named ‘Andrea’s Gift’, set-up in memory of Andrea Key, who died from a brain tumour aged 42. Our vision is to cure a devastating disease that affects so many people, of all ages and background. Whilst we’re working to find a cure, we provide the best patient and family support network we can. We fund dedicated research projects across Yorkshire into treating and curing child and adult brain tumours to try to change those statistics for the better. At the same time, we support patients, carers and their loved ones who are impacted by this devastating disease now through our specialist support services.
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour is currently unincorporated. We are currently undergoing the process of moving the charity structure to a CIO, which will provide limited liability for Trustees to third parties. This process will take approximately 6 months to complete, and our current reserves policy is to cover 6 months of expenditure.
What we’re looking for:
Personal competencies
The YBTC Chair of Trustees is expected to demonstrate all the following personal competencies and the capacity to apply these to the strategic development of a local charity:
Commitment
· Ability to understand and accept the duties and liabilities of being a Chair of Trustees
· Empathy with the vision, mission and strategic development of YBTC
· A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
Focus
· Ability to think and apply knowledge strategically and give direction to board policy-making.
· Ability to think creatively
· Ability to keep mission-focused
· Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
· Ability to analyse and evaluate management information and other evidence
· Willingness to listen and learn
Communication and team working
· Chairing and facilitating board meetings
· Representing the charity at functions and meetings
· Bringing impartiality to decision-making
· Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively and to take an active part in discussions
· Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation, and liaising with the Charity Director to achieve this
· Ability to influence and engage
· Working with the Charity Director to plan meeting cycles and plan agendas
· Ability to lead a group effectively
· Willing to express their own opinion in a reasoned way, while also listening to the views of others
· Ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately
Accountability
· Liaising with the Charity Director to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate
· Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement
· Checking that decisions are implemented
· Willingness to make and stand by collective decisions, including those which may be unpopular
· Ability to manage difficult and/or challenging situations, sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels as required
· Ability to maintain confidentiality on confidential and/or sensitive information
· Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Charity Director
Skills and Experience
Management and Governance
· A chairperson’s role of a similar organisation
Specialist Expertise
· Charity Finance or Operations
· Fundraising
· Research Funding and the development of YBTC’s current funding strategy
· Patient Support & Service
· Human Resources or Legal
· PR, Marketing & Communications
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Who we are
Advantage Schools is an ambitious school trust (also known as a multi-academy trust) determined to play a key role in the emerging school trust landscape. Ahead of significant consolidation of school trusts in the coming years, the CEO, executive team and Trustees are determined that the strong performance and purposeful direction of Advantage Schools will be a part of the future landscape.
About the role
The Trust now looks to appoint an experienced strategic leader as Chair of the Trust Board to succeed Dr Campbell. The successful candidate will lead an expert Board and provide support, challenge and coaching to the Trust’s CEO. They will act as both a non-executive leader and an external ambassador, working to raise the profile of the Trust amongst stakeholders.
The Trust requires a Chair who is innovative, enthusiastic and professional and able to command the respect of peers and the confidence of future partners. Fostering the ambition of the organisation, the Chair will support the CEO and Board in a period of expansion, as the Trust is positioned for further growth.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Chair with experience in leading a large and complex business or charitable organisation, which is comparable in size and scale and employs a large and diverse staff team. You will be willing to share your business acumen and apply it to our trust context. As a publicly funded organisation that ensures a valuable return on public funds entrusted to us, it is very important to us that the next Chair brings experience in financial planning and can demonstrate financial literacy at an appropriate level.
Our next Chair will be a lead ambassador for Advantage Schools, working closely with our CEO to manage stakeholder relationships with other local and national education providers, with the Department for Education, and with funders and local authorities. Our Chair will have the necessary time and capacity to be an effective outward-facing representative of Advantage Schools in the face of an evolving sector and amidst current political uncertainty. With that in mind, experience in the school system is not essential but a willingness and ability to learn and become educated is crucial.
Relevant insight from leading merger and acquisition processes and demonstrating an understanding of financial probity and risk, ideally from a multi-site corporation is also vital.
We welcome candidates from all professional backgrounds to apply to be our next Chair, though the person must appoint shares our perspective of being the best possible provider of education for our pupils and their families. Advantage Schools has an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged learners across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton, and we are proud to provide opportunities through education to everyone who comes through one of our schools.
The Chair will lead our board meetings which take place seven times per academic year, ensuring discussions that are had and decisions which are made uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life. The Chair is expected to read and analyse all board papers in advance of the meetings and ensure, outside of scheduled or formal meetings, to foster a positive working relationship with our CEO. It is expected that the person appointed should be willing to devote up to 2-3 days per month to the role, though this will be flexible throughout the year.
Peridot Partners and Advantage Schools are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
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Location: Chichester / Hybrid
We are working in partnership with Chichester Counselling Services (CCS), a registered charity, whose aim is to provide affordable counselling and training services to the community of Chichester and the wider areas of West Sussex and East Hampshire. CCS’s psychodynamic training programme, accredited by the BACP, has a reputation for rigour and depth. The counselling offered is frequently recommended by local health professionals and is well-respected in the community: around two thirds of their clients approach CCS having been encouraged to do so by professional advisors or by their family, friends, or employers.
CCS are now seeking a new Chair, a Treasurer and Trustees to enhance and grow the Board of Trustees. You will have a passion for supporting the charity sector and with knowledge and/or interest in psychodynamic counselling. However, we also actively seeking individuals with a finance qualification and/or senior finance experience, lived experience of having been through counselling, and/or experience of either working within a charity or having been on the Board of a charity.
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship.
- A strategic vision and sound independent judgement.
- Able to think creatively and work effectively as a member of a team and to take decision for the good of CCS.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Trustees serve for an initial term of three years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second and final term (maximum of nine years). Trustee meetings are held between 5-7pm, four times a year in addition to a half day strategy meeting. All reasonable expenses will be covered by the charity.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 28 March 2024
Charisma interviews must be completed by lunchtime on 3 April prior to shortlisting.
Interviews with CCS: 11 April onwards
Trustee
Unremunerated (reasonable expenses paid)
4 meetings per year
Passionate about the past? Interested in inspiring current and future generations? Relish the challenges presented by transformation and change?
This is your opportunity to play a crucial role shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading archaeological practices and education charities.
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) has been providing independent professional heritage advice and services for over 50 years across the UK and internationally. In this time, we have delivered some of the largest archaeological projects ever undertaken. This includes excavations ahead of new developments such as Crossrail, HS2 and the A14 Huntingdon to Cambridge scheme.
But that’s not all. As the only British archaeological practice to be awarded Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, our research and its impacts are recognised worldwide. Our fieldwork and research feeds into driving our award-winning public impact programmes – inspiring current and future generations about the past and the places they live. We genuinely believe archaeology has the power to change people’s lives for the better and as such seek to embed partnership and participation throughout our work.
With a new Chair of Trustees and Chief Executive in post, we are about to embark on a significant programme of transformation and change - and have big ambitions.
Whilst archaeology deals with the past, we aim to continue leading the way when it comes to innovation and impact. Are you the right person to support us on that journey?
About the opportunity
We are seeking up to four new trustees to join our board. After a period of significant change in 2023, we are seeking innovative and experienced individuals as we enter a new and exciting period for our world-leading charity. We are particularly looking for individuals with the following experiences and skills:
·Digital and Technological Innovation – we are seeking support from an individual with a strong background in tech/digital, with the skills, knowledge, and expertise to advise and guide us on our programme of digital transformation.
· Finance and Commercial – Although we’re a charity, 90% of our funding is generated through commercial activities. We’re looking for a trustee with a sharp eye for the numbers who can help us push the margins on our commercial activities.
We also welcome trustees from a variety of backgrounds, and we are keen to boost the following skills on our board:
· Legal and HR
· Research and grants
· H&S and environment
·Media and communication
An understanding of or a background in the archaeology sector is not necessarily required – however, a passion for the past is a must!
Commitment
We anticipate that Trustees will need to participate in a minimum of 4 meetings per year, but there will be the opportunity to play a broader role, including attending board sub-committees, staff committees and working groups.
Why become a Trustee at MOLA?
As a Trustee you can make a difference – you will play a crucial role in guiding MOLA’s strategic direction and help make important decisions that will have an impact on both our organisation and the wider archaeological sector.
Becoming a Trustee for MOLA will be a fulfilling role and you’ll have the opportunity to see and hear about some of the fascinating archaeology discoveries we encounter every day.
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about the trustee roles and for more information about MOLA and how to apply please visit the MOLA website.
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 28th April.
Kids in Museums is looking for people who are passionate about improving access to culture for children, young people and families to join our Board of Trustees.
As a Trustee, you can help shape our mission to change the museum and heritage sector to make it better for all children, young people and families, particularly those who currently have the least access. You’ll be joining a dedicated Board that brings a wide range of skills and experiences to the charity and have the chance to become involved with exciting Kids in Museums programmes such as the Family Friendly Museum Award and Takeover Day.
Our Trustees have the opportunity to
- Learn new transferable skills such as strategic planning and risk management.
- Join new professional networks in the museum sector and beyond.
- Give something back by improving access to the museum and heritage sector.
All Trustees receive a free package of training and support to help them settle into their roles. All expenses are covered by Kids in Museums.
We are also looking for candidates who have:
- An interest in Kids in Museums’ mission to improve access to museums and heritage for families, children and young people.
- An analytical approach to decision-making.
- An ability to communicate clearly and engage with a range of different stakeholders, staff and volunteers.
- A set of skills to enable them to handle challenging situations. This could include offering advice under time pressure if the charity was facing a reputational challenge. Alternatively, it could be providing support and advice on a staff disciplinary process.
- An ability to give feedback to staff, volunteers and other Trustees kindly and constructively.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A willingness to participate in the charity’s income generation work. This could include representing Kids in Museums at networking events, making introductions to potential supporters or reviewing funding applications.
If you are passionate about our mission, but don’t feel confident you meet all the points on the person specification, we still encourage you to consider applying. We’re keen to widen that range of people on our Board and your perspective may be one we need.
We welcome applications from everyone, but we are particularly keen to hear from first time Trustees, people who identify as D/deaf and/ or disabled, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people from working-class backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteering as a trustee with Citizens Advice is a richly rewarding experience, providing many opportunities to contribute to and safeguard the organisation’s work and make a real difference. We are looking for new trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, experience and skills to join our Board. We are particularly interested in recruiting more women to join us and people from our diverse ethnic communities. The Chair has additional roles including line management of the Chief Executive and representing the organisation externally.
What are we looking for?
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West (CASSW) achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that CASSW has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable CASSW to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
We are seeking someone who is ambitious, forward-thinking and has effective communication skills.
The ideal person will bring innovative ideas, enthusiasm and excellent judgement to help lead the organisation. Understanding of, and empathy with, the types of issues faced by our clients is also important.
What’s in it for you?
Working for a well respected charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Decisions made by the board set the direction of our charitable activities and have a major influence on the success of our work so that local people are able to take decisions that directly affect their lives. The role provides a unique insight into the issues facing our local communities and being a part of improving local people’s lives is very rewarding.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, and utilise any expertise and knowledge to benefit the local community.
This is an unpaid role but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
What difference will you make?
The trustees are collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with governing documents and legal and regulatory guidelines and your energy and ideas will drive the organisation forward.
If you have the personal qualities and enthusiasm to drive change and you embody our inventive, responsible and generous values, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CPRE London
CPRE is England’s leading countryside charity, comprising a National Office and 42 local CPREs, each operating as a distinct charity. At a national level, CPRE campaigns for a beautiful and thriving countryside that is valued, enjoyed and accessible to everyone. At a local level, the London branch looks to make London a greener and healthier city for all. In 2024, we aim to focus efforts into three main thrust areas:
1. Creating an M25 of trees around the capital
2. Ten New Parks
3. London Friends of Green Space Network and GoParks London
These are in addition to our core case work supporting local campaigners in their efforts to stand up to threats to local green spaces and the environmental and health and well-being benefits these bring. More details about CPRE’s work is in the supporting document.
What will you be doing?
The Chair of CPRE London’s Trustee Board plays a key role in leading, developing and delivering the work.
Responsibilities
· Leading the Trustee board and the organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose
· Ensuring an effective relationship between the Trustee board and staff/ volunteers, and external stakeholders Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate
· Supervising and supporting the Director
What are we looking for?
· Experience in leading meetings and/or previous Board experience is desirable
· Ability to network and build effective relationships combined with strong judgement, resilience and decision-making
· Proven strategic thinking ability combined with the ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue
· Proven track record in achieving project goals
· Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
· A clear and informed understanding of how an effective fundraising strategy is built
· A willingness to demonstrate commitment to CPRE London, including its vision and mission, and an awareness of (or willingness to learn about) the issues concerned with safeguarding green spaces in London
· Managerial experience in overseeing staff members, including direct line management of the Director
· Experience and understanding of the responsibilities of charity trustees
· Previous NGO experience is a plus, but not essential.
We are looking for someone with the right mix of managerial/ leadership skills and a willingness to lead the organisation forward to achieve success in its strategy. This role is for a candidate interested in a range of issues around the natural environment and wants to be part of an organisation that campaigns for the sustainable use of land and other natural resources to protect and enhance the environment and quality of life in London. Some knowledge of or familiarity with London’s planning process would be helpful.
What difference will you make?
The successful candidate will work with the Director, staff and other trustees to ensure that the charity’s strategy is achieved and modified as necessary to embrace new ideas or changes in circumstances.
Commitment:
Typically, 2-4 days a month with other trustees and staff in support of CPRE London and its key objectives, either at the office or remotely. There are 4 Board meetings a year at our London office, from 18.30, generally finishing by 20.30, plus an Away Day meeting in the Greater London area.
How to apply: Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter explaining in how you believe you could benefit CPRE London as a Trustee in the Chair position
Deadline: Sunday 31st March 2024. However, we will consider applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to appoint before the deadline, so we would encourage those interested to apply early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KidsAid is a charity supporting children affected by trauma. We seek a Vice Chair to assist the Chair in providing leadership to the board, to ensure it operates within its charitable objectives, and with a clear strategic direction.
What will you be doing?
KidsAid is a child-centred charity. We focus on healing and empowerment for children affected by abuse, family breakdown, illness, and bereavement through to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide.
The Vice Chair role includes oversight of a Theory of Change approach by the board, incorporating the responsibilities described below:1) Identify a Theory of Change approach and ensure board understanding, agreement and commitment.2) Assist the board to exercise oversight of the process, are engaged throughout, and support the decisions made.3) Ensure that Theory of Change is embedded within the organisation’s culture and practice from inception, throughout implementation, and informs strategic decisions.4) Ensure engagement with a wide range of perspectives to scrutinise how these can most effectively contribute towards change.5) In collaboration with the CEO, produce a Theory of Change output to reflect the critical thinking which has challenged KidsAid’s values, beliefs, and purpose.6) Assist the Chair in:
- Providing leadership to the charity and the board.
- Ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for effective governance.
- Ensuring board meetings are pre-planned and conducted effectively.
- Working with the Chair and CEO to ensure that sub-committees make effective and timely recommendations to the Board.
- Leading any sub-committees, teams, or working groups which may be created by the board.
- Reviewing the performance of the board, assisting with the appraisal of trustee performance, and leading on the appraisal of the Chair’s performance.
- The recruitment of new trustees.
- Representing the charity externally when the chair is unable to do so.
What are we looking for?
Person Specification
- At least three years’ experience at board level on a charity board, board of governors, or similar organisation. (E)
- Initiating and leading strategic change through co-production. (E)
- Engagement with joint partnerships or collaborative working with a variety of organisations.
- Available to engage with the role at least 8 hours weekly and attend face to face board meetings. (E)
- Chairing meetings at senior management team or board level. (E)
- Effective presentations and report writing. (E)
- Participating in, or leading teams. (E)
- Maintaining supportive relationships at a senior level. (E)
- Supportive of the vision and purposes of the charity. (E)
What difference will you make?
If you wish to make a long-term contribution to our community, we are your charity!Our aim is to safeguard children so that early life trauma does not become a lifelong burden, and manifest into more serious issues in the future. Your role as Vice Chair will be vital! You will work in collaboration with the CEO and Chair to lead trustees to shape, drive and monitor the organisations strategy. You will support the work of the Chair by providing leadership to the charity and the board, to ensure it operates within its charitable objectives, and with a clear strategic direction.
Before you apply
Please do apply to become a KidsAid trustee. Our mission is so worthwhile and your contribution to our board team will be greatly valued.Should you wish to discuss further, the CEO and Chair will be delighted to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – People Representative
Role title: Trustee Chair of HR & Remuneration Committee
Location: Marwell Wildlife
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Trustee Role
As a registered charity, our governance and overall leadership rests with our Board of Trustees, who work alongside the Chief Executive and Director team. Whilst membership of the Board is voluntary, it is a highly rewarding experience and Trustees contribute actively, taking significant responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of our organisation. Trustees are encouraged to contribute fully to the vibrant life of Marwell, with those already in this role finding it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the Marwell family. With exciting times ahead, we are looking to complement our existing Board of Trustees with a suitably experienced and highly qualified HR professional. In addition to the generic responsibilities and skills required of all our Board members, Marwell requires someone for this role who can demonstrate extensive HR expertise and wisdom, gained from a career in a commercial or senior not-for-profit environment, operating at Board level. This role, like many Board appointments, is non-executive but critical in our overall governance, leadership and understanding of best practice.
Main Duties
• Participate in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims and operational progress of the organisation.
• Alongside fellow Trustees, ensure that the policies and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its overall aims and objectives.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
• Consider the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries, whether as a member of the Board or any of its sub-committees; this role chairs the HR & Remuneration Committee.
• Reflect the organisation’s vision and principles, strategy and major policies at all times.
• Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts and support the organisation in fundraising activities.
• Be a critical friend to all members of the Director team.
• Always adhere to the Board Code of Conduct, particularly when exercising the functions of the Trustee, or any of its sub-committees or groups.
• Attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate.
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
• Maintain positive relationships with senior employees.
• Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of Trustees.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Board.
If you believe you meet the requirements of this role, and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and accompanying letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role to the Marwell HR Department by 29 March 2024.
For further information about this role, please view the full role profile on our website.
Potential first stage interviews: Week Commencing 15 & 22 April 2024.
Potential second stage interviews: Week Commencing 29 April & 06 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Magpie Project are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to support their Board make strategic decisions for the benefit of the families the Magpie Project helps every day.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a charismatic leader to bring their charity experience and leadership skills to support the Board and the leadership team to ensure our organisation can continue meeting the increasing demand for our services.
Who we are
We believe all children have the right to a secure, safe place to play, healthy food, engaged, informed parents, and access to support, no matter what their family circumstances.
We provide a safe and fun place for mums and pre-school children suffering in temporary or insecure accommodation.
What will you do
- Provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees that enable the Board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of The Magpie Project.
- Ensure that The Magpie Project pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, charity law, and other relevant legislation/applicable regulations.
- Work with the Board of Trustees to support the staff and volunteers, and mums’ steering committee, to ensure the Magpie Project adheres to its core values of coproduction, compassion, and trauma-informed work.
- Lead by example to enable the Board of Trustees to practice collaborative, informed, carefully considered, strategic decision making.
- Embody our commitment to active anti-racist, trauma-informed, child-centred, relationship-based working with women and children experiencing multiple disadvantages.
Who we are looking for
- Previous experience on the Board of a UK charity (essential).
- Knowledge of UK charity governance (essential).
- Fluent in written and spoken English (essential).
- Previous experience as Chair of a charity Board of Trustees (desirable).
We are keen to hear from those whose background and experience resonates with that of the women we support; applicants from a West African, Middle Eastern, Albanian heritage and those with experience of forced migration or homelessness.
Time commitment
Average 2-3 hours per week, although this will vary depending on the schedule of meetings and other events.
How to apply
Reach Volunteering's TrusteeWorks are supporting The Magpie Project with their Board recruitment.
Please email an up-to-date CV or LinkedIn profile along with a supporting statement stating how your skills and experience would add value to the Board as well as why you are interested in joining us.
Contact the TrusteeWorks team for any queries or to arrange an informal call with one of the Trustees.
More information:
For more information about the role, please see the candidate pack, available from the Trusteeworks team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – Animal Welfare Representative
Role title: Trustee Chair of Ethics Committee
Location: Marwell Wildlife
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Trustee Role
As a registered charity, our governance and overall leadership rests with our Board of Trustees, who work alongside the Chief Executive and team of Directors. While membership of the Board is voluntary, and without remuneration (reasonable expenses are paid) it is a highly rewarding experience where Trustees contribute actively and take significant responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of our organisation. Those already in this role find it extremely fulfilling and are a vital part of the Marwell family. With exciting times ahead, we are looking to complement our existing Board of Trustees with a suitably experienced and highly qualified Animal Welfare professional. In addition to the generic responsibilities and skills required of Board members, Marwell requires someone who can demonstrate extensive knowledge of animal welfare. Ideally, they will also have experience of working in a veterinary and/or conservation capacity. This role, like many Board appointments, is non-executive but critical in our overall governance, leadership and understanding of best practice.
Main Duties
• Participate in supporting and regularly reviewing the strategic aims and operational progress of the organisation.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the policies and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its overall aims and objectives and that it is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit.
• Ensure, alongside fellow Trustees, that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation, strives to achieve best practice, complies with the charity’s constitution and is accountable.
• Always consider the entire organisation, along with its beneficiaries and always act in the charity’s best interest, whether as a member of the Board or any of its sub-committees. • Reflect the organisation’s vision and principles, strategy, and major policies at all times.
• Always act with reasonable care and skill and manage the charity’s resources responsibly.
• Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts and support the organisation in fundraising activities.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times, particularly when exercising the functions of the Trustee, or any of its sub-committees or groups.
• Attend Board meetings and sub-committee meetings where appropriate.
• Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
• Maintain good relations with senior managerial employees.
• Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of Trustees.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Trustee body.
If you believe you meet the requirements of this role, and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and accompanying letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for this role to the Marwell HR Department, by 29 March 2024.
For further information about this role, please view the full role profile on our website.
Potential first stage interviews: Week Commencing 15 & 22 April 2024.
Potential second stage interviews: Week Commencing 29 April & 06 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: London/Online
We are working in partnership with Connect: North Korea, a UK-based organisation established in 2018 to address the complex challenges North Koreans face in building new lives once they’ve reached safety in a free country. The charity now has a global aim: enabling every person who escaped the oppression of North Korea, to heal, grow, and live the life they choose through holistic support programmes.
Connect: North Korea are now seeking a new Chair to lead the Board, ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the charity. The new Chair will also work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team in achieving the aims of the charity effectively and efficiently and will serve as a dynamic connector and ambassador, representing Connect: North Korea at events and meetings and support in building the profile of the organisation.
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior strategic leadership level role in a professional setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
- A strong network of contacts, supporting the raising of funds and awareness.
- Alignment with Connect: North Korea’s values and have a proven understanding of the issues facing refugees and asylum-seekers.
- Experience of a charity or public sector organisation with a good understanding of charity finance and governance issues.
The Chair can serve for an initial term of three years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second term (maximum of six years). Board meetings are held four times a year in addition to an away day and sub-committee meetings. All reasonable expenses will be covered by the charity. We anticipate a 2–3-hour monthly time commitment.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 4 April 2024
Charisma interviews must be completed on 10 April prior to shortlisting on the 11th.
Interviews with Connect: North Korea: 18 April onwards.