Location: London
Remuneration: Unremunerated

LIFEbeat is a UK registered charity founded in 2009. The organisation's mission is to improve the emotional wellbeing of young people by giving them the skills and inspiration to overcome the challenges they face and lead healthy and purposeful lives.

LIFEbeat cultivates the potential of young people and adults by stimulating their creativity in the context of a safe and vibrant community. Through their youth programmes and summer camps, as well as their youth and professional training programmes, they build resilience, self-esteem, emotional intelligence and social skills. LIFEbeat's approach weaves together key different essential practices: creativity and arts practice, focus on relationships and group/community work, personal storytelling, and reflective practice.

They are now looking for a new Trustee to join their Board. The role of Trustee is highly rewarding, with key responsibilities being to:

• Ensure that the Charity is governed effectively
• Work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure that the organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and that the organisation, the Trustees and the Chief Executive are focused on achieving these
• Work within the Board to ensure future sustainability, in terms of the impact of activities against assessed need and financial sustainability
• Ensure that the Board is monitoring performance through reports provided by the Chief Executive and senior staff
• To take a particular interest, or by agreement lead role, in any areas of specialist expert knowledge

The successful candidate will ideally have a background working with youth or in education. You will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management skills, with the ability to take a considered and clear view on strategic issues and vision. The successful candidate will have significant understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. A knowledge of fundraising would be advantageous.

The role of a Trustee is a voluntary, unpaid, non-executive appointment. The role requires a commitment of approximately one day per month, with the capacity to flex upwards should the need arise. The Board meets four six times per year.

If you would like to receive more information and full details of how to apply, please send your CV to Faye Marshall via the apply button.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th November at 9.00am

Eikon is a national award-winning Surrey based charity providing support to some of the county’s most vulnerable young people and their families. The organisation founded 25 years ago, has grown significantly in recent years and has a proud record of transforming the lives of young people.

This is a great opportunity to take on a leading role in a dynamic and professional team, and is pivotal to our plans to help more children and young people who need our support to tackle significant challenges in their lives.

As part of a senior team committed to continuous improvement, your key responsibilities will include:

·  Ensure that voices of children and young people are heard across the organisation and impact decision making  at every level

·  Providing leadership, giving expert advice, support, and guidance, with a results and solution focused approach

·   Inspire and develop the team to deliver safe, high quality, transformational services

·   Lead in developing Eikon’s Research & Insight Strategy to maximise the impact of Eikon’s services and drive innovation and growth

·   Represent and champion Eikon’s services to key stakeholders and external audiences

You will have:

· Proven experience and achievement in senior management positions, preferably in the charity sector

· Extensive experience of working within a youth services, education, social care or equivalent setting, in particular leading service delivery for young people

·Highly developed presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire, influence and empower people

·Strong evidence of strategic thinking, effective planning and decision making, delivering plans to budget and on  time, measuring and evaluating service performance, and managing people to achieve objectives and improve services

Khulisa works to break the cycle of exclusion and crime by intervening at every stage of the criminal justice system. It nurtures those who have been socially excluded and equip people with the skills and strength to choose alternatives to violence and crime.

To truly help people escape the cycle of social exclusion and crime, we believe that schools, prisons, communities and government need a more joined-up approach. This is why we are Britain’s only charity delivering behaviour change programmes, training for professionals and sharing best practice at key stages of the criminal justice system. This gives us an unrivalled breadth of expertise in and evidence of what works to reduce crime.

To break the cycle of social exclusion and crime, Khulisa works with at-risk youth, prisoners and ex-offenders to understand and tackle the root-cause of their violent and anti-social behaviours. We do this by placing wellbeing at the heart of rehabilitation, providing intensive therapeutic support and mentoring, which builds self-awareness and emotional resilience. By equipping people with the tools to choose alternatives to violence and crime, we provide a way out and a chance to feel safe and well. In doing so, we transform their lives and enable them and their communities to truly thrive and flourish.

We are looking for new Chair of Trustees to support us in reaching our ambitious goals over the next three years (from 2021). We have an excellent and high-performing staff team and a well established and vibrant Board that is keen to step up and meet the new challenges that lie ahead.

The Chair of Khulisa will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for the charity’s mission and vision. They will provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees and ensure that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

The Chair will also support and challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board operates well as a team and works closely with the entire Senior Management Team to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity alongside the Chief Executive.

We are well placed to scale our services to meet the surging demand across the country, and we look forward to welcoming you to help us meet our goals.

Formal application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement

The format of the interviews will be determined by the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions that apply at the time.

Previous convictions

There is a small range of offences – mainly fraud, sexual offences and terrorism-related offences – which can currently disqualify some people with unspent convictions from serving as a charity Trustee. Even in these cases, individuals can apply for a 'waiver' and this is often granted. If this is a matter of concern for you, please raise it – completely privately – with Cara during an informal chat and we'll offer advice. 

St Benedict's Hospice has been at the heart of the local community in and around Sunderland for over 35 years. Never standing still and always striving for the very best in care and a diverse range of services for patients and families, St Benedict's Hospice Charity is small, but mighty.

Due to unforeseen internal circumstances as well as the impact of the wider global picture, St Benedict's is looking for a motivational Director of Income Generation and Operations to support the team through a period of significant change that includes transformational fundraising and commercial strategy.

With responsibility for fundraising income as well as a profitable retail arm and transport services, you'll report directly to the Board of Trustees and work with them to create a robust and sustainable income generation strategy. Visionary in thinking and practical in approach, you'll be able to effectively translate strategy into deliverables and have the gravitas to drive bold ideas forward, engaging people both internally and externally and taking them on the journey with you.

You'll explore and implement the viability and sustainability of new income channels, finding ways to diversify and innovate. With the current challenges for fundraising, it's more important than ever that the hospice has a proactive and interactive online presence to engage the local community in new and imaginative ways.

We're looking for a proven fundraising leader with experience managing multiple income streams and a track record of developing and empowering teams. Drive, resilience and confidence are incredibly important. You'll be an empathetic and enabling manager who brings the best out in people and allows them to shine, both individually and as a whole. Financial planning expert; budget setting, targets and monitoring performance will be second nature to you.

Flexible, life and family-friendly employer committed to personal and professional development. Open to partial homeworking (1-2 days) long- term.

If you're feeling excited after reading this, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to Ellen Drummond and Charity's People's Regional Team.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10th December
Interviews w/c 14th December

We may close early if we have enough quality applicants so please get in touch ASAP if interested.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Refugee Info Bus is seeking three new Trustees to join our Board! 

We are looking for people with the skills, experience, energy and time to commit to our vital work. Our Board is responsible for the governance of Refugee Info Bus. The Board does not directly manage the day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers. We are more hands-on than most charity boards. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in fundraising, human resources, financial management, legal oversight and/or people with direct experience or family history of migration. Previous board experience is not essential. 

Full details about what each role entails and how to apply are below and on our website: www dot refugeeinfobus dot com/join-our-team/.

About Refugee Info Bus

Our mission is to support refugees and displaced people on the move, or who have just arrived in Northern France, Greece and the UK, with multilingual, accessible legal information and support, as well as phone charge, Wifi, basic mobile phones and battery packs.

Being a member of the Board

Board members are unpaid, but travel expenses to meetings are reimbursed. These usually take place online or in London. As a result of the pandemic, we are currently meeting over Google Meet. All trustees are expected to attend 4 quarterly meetings and an annual member’s meeting. Many trustees are now meeting monthly as we adapt to the pandemic.

In addition to attending Board meetings whenever possible, and the annual member’s meeting, Board members usually commit to undertaking small pieces of work in-between meetings, including (but not limited to) reading meeting minutes, supporting the info bus team and carrying out agreed actions. 

In total, a trustee should expect to dedicate 10-12 days per year to Refugee Info Bus work.

We have a whatsapp group for trustees to stay in contact, and each trustee will be given a Refugee Info Bus gmail address. We are in the process of becoming a membership organisation. Trustees will need to become members of Refugee Info Bus.

Is the RIB Board of Trustees right for you?

The balance of skills, knowledge and professional backgrounds that we seek to maintain on the Board includes:

• Governance skills (including awareness of Company and Charity rules and regulations, including safeguarding).
• Fundraising (including donor relations with the public and philanthropic sectors and grant management).
• Communications and Media (including profile raising strategies, public relations and social media).
• Influence and connections with decision makers and influencers in the areas in which RIB works. 
• Community/ youth leadership work. 
• Ability to motivate and mobilise people.
• Organisational governance and project management to help support us with our ambitious goals.

As an applicant, you certainly do not need to have all of these skills! We recruit trustees to maintain a balance. 

Main Responsibilities of Board Members

Support the Chair and work with colleagues on the Board as it carries out its leadership role and fulfils its responsibilities towards the governance of the charity.

Support the Chair and, in partnership with co-ordinators and other members of the board continue the development of Refugee Info Bus, its work and help achieve the mission of the organisation.

Promote and support gender-sensitive, diverse and inclusive ways of working.

Work with colleagues on the Board in achieving a shared vision of the organisation’s future as well as an understanding of the external environment and the charity’s risks and opportunities when reviewing annual plans and the periodic review of the organisation’s strategic plan.

Be a supportive presence to the staff/volunteers of Refugee Info Bus and take part in events.

Take an active role in promoting and representing Refugee Info Bus effectively to other stakeholders, including donors, partners, officials and politicians.

Contribute specific interest and contacts in support of Refugee Info Bus communications, fundraising and external engagement work.

Following the Board Safeguarding Terms of Reference, engage with RiB’s work on safeguarding to create a positive safeguarding culture and help us keep all people safe.

Trustee Specification 

Knowledge and Experience

• An interest in the type of work that Refugee Info Bus does.
• A link to one of the areas of responsibility listed above. 

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to engage with all staff/volunteers as well as colleagues on the Board.
• Personal integrity – sharing Refugee Info Bus’s values.
• Incisive and insightful thinker able to contribute to the organisation’s strategic and creative thinking.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Collaborative, inclusive and persuasive.

We are currently recruiting for the roles of Treasurer, Secretary, Legal Trustee.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is the board member with an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with co-ordinators and the other members of the board to safeguard the organisation’s finances.

The Treasurer role at Refugee Info Bus, in addition to general trustee board responsibilities, involves the following tasks:

• presenting financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
• advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• liaising with professional advisors
• overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
• Being a signatory on the Refugee Info Bus bank account alongside the co-ordinators and our accountant
• Oversee preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts

Secretary

The Secretary is a board member with the role of ensuring the efficient administration of the charity

• Arranging board meetings and planning agendas alongside other trustees
• Ensuring that decisions and actions of the board are accurately recorded and implemented
• Familiarity with Refugee Info Bus’ Governing Document
• Management of our membership database, including the distribution of of RIB’s membership information, safeguarding policy and code of conduct

Legal

The Legal Trustee is a board member with the role of ensuring that the charity complies with the law and regulatory requirements.

• Advise the board of any legal and regulatory implications of the charity’s strategic plan
• Familiarity with Refugee Info Bus’ Governing Document

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Finance Manager (Head of Finance) for this well-established NHS Charity based in London
You will be the most senior finance person in the charity, working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team.

Salary range: 45,000pa to 50,000pa Depending on experience

Purpose:
To have responsibility for all aspects of financial and management accounting for the Charity. To lead on the day to day running of the finance function, including the maintenance of the accounting records and the efficient and timely provision of financial information for the Charity Trustees, CEO, Fund Advisors and Auditors.

Key duties and responsibilities:

* Management Reporting
* Produce monthly management accounts, including analysis of income and expenses against prior year and budget, providing explanations and solutions to help mitigate risks.
* Cash flow reporting and management.
* Statutory accounting and financial statements
* Lead and manage the production of the statutory audited accounts (SORP) for the Charity in collaboration with the Charity's Auditors.
* Ensure the Charity's Annual Return is completed, fully compliant and submitted to the Charity Commission.
* Budget
* Work with the CEO to prepare the annual budget. Work with budget holders to review performance against budget and ensure the Charity is operating within the agreed budget.
* Investigating variances with budget holders and analysing potential problems. Making appropriate recommendations and advising of the impact on the Charity.

Grants

* Provide overall management of the grant process and applications for charitable funding from within the NHS Trust.
* Lead in the continual improvement of the grant-making policy and practice within the Charity.
* Internal control environment
* Key involvement in improving controls and processes.
* Identify and investigate risks.

Payroll

* Manage all payroll and PAYE matters with the outsourced provider.
* To ensure that effective processes, procedures and controls are in place and followed to ensure that the Charity consistently complies with PAYE regulations and timelines.

Systems

* Implementation of new systems solutions, and upgrades of the current finance applications.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

* Qualified with at least 5 years commercial accounting experience, and 1-2 years charity exposure.
* Advanced Excel, good level of overall IT literacy.
* Problem solving and delivery of effective timely solutions.
* Relationship building - communication across functions and externally.

Harris Hill are working with a wonderful health charity based in Buckinghamshire in search for their brand new Partnerships Manager. The Charity has ambitious plans to bounce back from the pandemic and raise significant income from companies, major donors and trusts in order to support the organisation's Care, Advocacy and Research work. You will be joining a strong fundraising team that is focussed, ambitious, enthusiastic and committed to raising as much net income as possible for the charities beneficiaries. The team has the full backing of the Chief Executive and Trustees who are willing to invest in fundraising in order to achieve growth in net income in the coming years.

Reporting to the Fundraising Director, the Partnerships Manager will lead on proactively approaching a range of corporate, major donor and trusts funders to achieve a long term strategy for growth in income.

The role will include developing and implementing a strategy for corporate, major donors and trusts fundraising, managing an existing portfolio of partnerships and winning new business. You will line manage the Trusts & Foundations Officer and there is the opportunity to grow the Partnerships team if potential net income in these areas can be realised.

Your will have excellent relationship building and communications skills and the ability to develop long term strategic partnerships.
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) clearly explaining how you meet the person specification for this role to Hannah at [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.

Closing date: Thursday 10th of December

Please apply by visiting our website and completing an application form. The deadline is 23:30 on Tuesday 8 December with interviews expected to take place between 14 - 23 December. This role combines home working with some office-based work in London.

We give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life, through our flexible volunteer-led programme. Our Community Managers are vital to the charity as they develop and foster great relationships with schools, where our volunteers deliver fun and engaging reading sessions with our children. We want to reach as many children as possible and Community Managers ensure that our empowered community of volunteers are motivated to continue their support.

Do you want to join a company with ambitious plans to make a social impact?

Each year, eight children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children often struggle in school, and beyond. Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life.

When a child can navigate words, they can navigate the world. That’s why we’re helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities. The Bookmark app matches schools with fully safeguarded, vetted and trained reading volunteers in the local community, at the tap of a button. Each volunteer delivers one-to-one reading sessions for a six-week programme with a child who needs extra help with their reading.

We are a small but growing team of hard-working people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us change the story for more children.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Job description

Supporting children

• Ensure that we reach as many children as possible by proactively managing the number of reading sessions completed each month

School attraction and engagement

• Attract and onboard new partner schools so that we can reach more children, in line with our school business development plan
• Work with Multi Academy Trusts and other partner organisations to engage with more schools
• Present clearly how we run our reading programmes to schools and answer any queries
• Engage with our current partner schools to ensure that they have an excellent experience and continue to post more programmes with us
• Engage with our current partner schools to reach as many children that need our help
• Act as the point of escalation for schools in your community

Volunteer attraction and engagement

• Support local volunteer recruitment through events and campaigns, and engaging local corporates, universities and other local partners
• Help grow an empowered community of volunteers who can provide regular reading support for more children, more often
• Drive engagement activities to ensure that volunteers help and support each other, facilitating volunteer communication, events, and reward and recognition initiatives
• Act as the point of escalation for volunteers in your community

Stakeholder engagement

• Lead on collaborations and partnerships with other organisations, as required, that align with our vision and values to support more children

General responsibilities

• Meet KPI targets for number of reading sessions delivered, and numbers of active schools and volunteers
• Gather and share local stories and case studies with the central Marketing and Communications team, to help tell our story
• Lead on projects, as required, in order to improve and expand our services
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the volunteer and school experience
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Bookmark’s processes across all areas
• Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint
• Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant

Person specification

• Passionate about our vision and mission
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentational skills
• A strong focus on safeguarding and a child-centred approach
• Ability to facilitate challenging conversations in a professional manner
• Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset 
• Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong desire to learn
• Experience working with or in schools is preferable
• Adept at positive stakeholder engagement across a variety of audiences
• Service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Strong time management and organisational skills 
• Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
• Ability to travel locally for business and work flexibly
• Flexible mindset to working in a busy organisation; willingness to adapt
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Technically literate with ability to support less-technically minded stakeholders
• Salesforce and / or SharePoint experience desirable

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with Bookmark, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Bookmark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of society and communities we operate in. 

Trustee

Lambeth and Southwark Mind are seeking three committed individuals with an interest in mental health to join our Board of Trustees.

Do you share our passion for providing access to high quality and innovative mental health services in local communities? Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing our aims, objectives and goals in accordance with our governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

You will have a strong personal commitment to the charity's vision and values. Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or taking your first step as a Trustee, we’d love to hear from you. Being a Trustee will give you the opportunity to use your specialist skills and commitment to help shape the future of our charity and to improve the lives of vulnerable people.

As a Trustee, you will:

- Have an opportunity to improve the mental health and well-being of our local communities
- Contribute to the governance of our vital local charity
- Receive induction, support and training
- Have an opportunity to use and develop your skills

Requirements:

We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the communities we serve. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with a diversity of experience and perspectives, including age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic and cultural background.

You may have experience of using mental health services, either currently or in the past, or have close experience of living with the effect of mental ill health or mental health issues.

The expected time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per month, to include taking part in Trustee Board meetings, being a member of a sub-committee, and being involved in occasional projects.

The Board of Trustees are currently meeting virtually by videoconference on a monthly basis in response to the coronavirus crisis; usually Board meetings are held once every two months at our offices in Brixton.

About Lambeth and Southwark Mind:

We're Lambeth & Southwark Mind, an independent charity providing mental health services for people living in Lambeth and Southwark. Our mission is to provide free, innovative, long-term services that empower and support everyone experiencing a mental health problem; we won’t give up until everyone in our community who is experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Lambeth and Southwark Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from the BAME community.

An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role.

Location: Brixton, London SW9 7AA

Job type: Three year term, up to a maximum of three terms

Salary: This is a voluntary role, with out of pocket expenses paid.

Closing date: Monday 30th November 2020

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Trustee, Voluntary, Mental Health, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 95172

At a time of expansion RESPONSE is seeking a new trustee, to join their board, who has a passion for mental health services and enhancing the lives of vulnerable people. For over 50 years, RESPONSE has been pioneering services that enable people with mental health problems and complex needs to live their lives to the full.  We have grown significantly in the last five years and now support in excess of 400 young people and adults on their journey to recovery and wellbeing over West Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (BOB).

RESPONSE is looking for an Accountant/Trustee with Financial Experience for Mental Health Charity or someone with significant financial experience to join their board of Trustees. They will contribute to, and ensure the effective delivery of the emerging strategy. A genuine interest and commitment to the organisation's Mission, Values and Strategic Goals is essential as well as knowledge or a willingness to develop an understanding of compliance, risk management and control of processes.

As a large charity with energy and ambition, we need Trustees who are able to invest a suitable amount of time, on a flexible basis, each month. As a guide to the kind of time commitment required, the Trustees could be investing around 6 hours a month to RESPONSE (in addition to the formal board meetings, which take place bi-monthly).

With a substantial and ever growing housing portfolio, nearly 250 staff, robust NHS and Council contracts and turnover nearing £10m we’re now well-placed to deliver future growth and even more vital life-changing services to both young people and adults. We have an exceptional reputation, a thriving organisation, powerful partnerships and the ambition to do more. Response aims to diversify their portfolio and open new services in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire alongside still developing new services in Oxfordshire.

Now, more than ever, our society needs to be providing for those who face mental health problems and associated disadvantages. At RESPONSE, we are driven to be at the forefront of that provision, constantly improving, innovating and supporting as many people as possible. If you share our passion and beliefs, we’d love to hear from you. RESPONSE are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences are what make us stronger. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background.

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.

 Summary of Role

We are seeking to recruit three Trustees with professional backgrounds in either Legal, Business Change/Transformation and International Programmes for a duration 3 years.  As well as two Co-opted members with professional background in either Finance (for the Finance & Audit Committee), and Safeguarding (for the People & Culture Committee) for a duration one year. 

The Trustee and Co-opted member is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Board with the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of the charity’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.   

About the Role

 The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

• Giving strategic direction to the charity; setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets 
• Agreeing key strategic principles and policies and, when required, procedures for agreeing ad-hoc, exceptional, matters which fall outside established policy provisions 
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities 
• Ensuring the charity acts within the constraints of its constitution;  
• Safeguarding Muslim Aid’s good name and values;  
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is at the highest possible standard;  
• Guarding the long-term ability to advance the charity’s objectives, holding its assets in trust for the benefit of current and future beneficiaries;  
• Maintaining oversight of the charity’s fundraising 
• Ensure the financial stability, effective and efficient administration of the charity, reviewing and approving financial strategies and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure the organisation is in good financial health;  
• Manage risk (legal, security, reputational) and determine risk appetite;  
• Protect and manage the property of the charity;  
• Monitor the human resource and organisational development strategies and their implementation 

About You

To be successful in this role:

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship   
• Direct experience of operating within the voluntary and community sector organisations as a trustee 
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Strategic vision  
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/change management.  
• Legislative and operating framework for charities/voluntary and community sector organisations 
• Knowledge of the principles of corporate governance 
• Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions and values 

Why you should Apply

By becoming a Trustee or Co-opted member, 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.  

If you are interested in either of these roles, please review the information pack  before applying which you can find on our website by clicking on the apply on website option below. 

The Donkey Sanctuary Chair to the Board of Trustees
Location: Sidmouth, Devon
Remuneration: Unremunerated

Since its foundation almost 50 years ago, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown from a Devon-based charity rescuing UK donkeys from neglect and abuse to an international animal welfare organisation transforming the lives of millions of donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for their livelihood.

Today we have 10 sanctuaries around the UK and Europe, and we have delivered veterinary, welfare and educational programmes in almost 40 countries around the world, reaching donkeys and mules most in need. Our aim is to help many more of the millions of donkeys and mules worldwide through field projects, research and advocacy, promoting lasting collaborations with communities, partner NGO's, governments, the media and the public.

We are now searching for a Trustee to become our elected Chair to provide effective leadership to the Board, as well as to work in Partnership with the CEO and Company Secretary to ensure that Trustee decisions are acted upon and that The Donkey Sanctuary Board is managed effectively. We are already one of the world's largest equine welfare charities and, as we continue our ambitious five-year strategy (2019-2023), it is an incredibly exciting time to join our Board.

The successful candidate will have experience at Board/Committee level and be able to demonstrate previous good chairing skills. You will need to be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and be able to provide evidence of leadership of an organisation of a similar size to The Donkey Sanctuary.

We are looking for a person of integrity with a strong commitment to our aims and values, who is collaborative in approach. In return you will be joining a Board with a genuine desire to make a difference.

The role of Chair is a voluntary, unpaid, non-executive appointment but reasonable travel and other expenses incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed. The role requires a commitment of approximately two days per month, with the capacity to flex upwards should the need arise.

If you would like to receive an information pack for this role, with full details of how to apply, please send your CV to Faye Marshall via the apply button.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 4th January 2021

Trustee / Board Opportunities

Voluntary + Reasonable Board Related Expenses

Flexible Location

Commitment: Minimum of 3 Years (6-10 days per year)

Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. They are looking for potential new trustees with the experience and insight to join their Board of Trustees, to support their work and help guide them strategically through these challenging but exciting times. 

Your leadership and professional skills will help them to provide first-hand experiences in nature to people of all ages and abilities. 

They are currently looking for 3 x Trustees:

 

• Finance - one who is suitably qualified to assume the role of Honorary Treasurer to provide advice and oversight of the charity’s finances ideally with experience of an effective finance function, SORP and other relevant frameworks. A commercially astute individual with experience outside of the education sector would be an advantage

 

• Teaching - A current/experienced Teacher or middle/senior leader in a school, at primary and/or secondary level, who is an advocate of learning in and about the natural world

 

• Marketing and Fundraising - one with significant marketing and fundraising experience who is able to bring knowledge of the issues impacting upon the hospitality, travel, and residential sector to raise the profile and drive income for the charity. 

 

You don’t need to be an academic, ecologist or environmentalist to join us (they have those already!). You may have had limited opportunity to explore nature, and you might be new to outdoor learning, you simply need to be passionate about providing high quality outdoor learning opportunities for everyone, not just those who can afford it.

The charity currently has 16 trustees, who are usually appointed for an initial term of six years. They would ask new trustees to commit for a minimum of three years. The Board usually meets three times a year (in person at different locations or remotely). The three sub-committees (Audit & Risk Management; Education Strategy; Finance & Administration) meet three or four times a year. 

The work of a trustee is unpaid, but immensely rewarding in terms of impact on educational and wider attainment.  The time commitment is in the region of 6-10 days per year depending on involvement in sub-committees and Centre(s). 

Our client is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively across the charity and keen to have a more balanced and diverse Board. They especially welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds, who bring diversity of thought and experience, as well as new and challenging perspectives to the organisation. They are looking for individuals who will add to this organisation, rather than fit an existing cultural mould.

This is an exciting opportunity to join this charity. They want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when the planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity. 

Are you up for the challenge? 

Interviews for potential candidates will take place by Zoom on Thursday/Friday, 10/11 December 2020