FARINGDON UNITED CHARITY  is an expanding charity working in the Faringdon area of Oxfordshire assisting the poor and needy. We are looking for a trustee with good investment management skills to join the charity.

Currently the charity has a substantial investment portfolio and uses two investment firms. These require greater monitoring and understanding than our current skills provide. The successful candidate will not necessarily have to live in the Faringdon area, although this would be an advantage, but must have good experience of financial markets and investments.

The charity works within the area of benefit of the parishes of Faringdon, Little Coxwell and Littleworth helping the poorest and most needy. In addition the charity seeks to provide support through education where that support is not otherwise readily available.

Currently the charity holds two principal meetings a year when reports are circulated with regard to income, investments, grants made and land management. These meetings are also used to discuss any major grant applications the charity may have received.

It is envisaged that as the activities of the charity increase that there will be need for additional sub-committee meetings to discuss finance and grant making.

The future is exciting, and the charity are keen to increase awareness among the community that help is available for larger projects providing greater support than has been previously available.

This is a voluntary appointment, but travel expenses would be covered where necessary.

For further information regarding the charity please see our website.

FARINGDON UNITED CHARITY Clerk’s Office:

Bunting & Co,

Brunel House,

Volunteer Way,

Faringdon,

Oxon,

SN7 7YR

Cogges Heritage Trust
3 x Trustees
Voluntary Roles

We are working in partnership with Cogges Heritage Trust, the charity which cares for and runs Cogges Manor Farm, a unique historic site in Witney, West Oxfordshire. The charity’s purpose is to preserve, protect, develop and improve the archaeological, historical, architectural and environmental heritage of the site of Cogges Manor Farm and associated land for the benefit of the people of the County of Oxfordshire and the wider members of the public.

Cogges Heritage Trust is now seeking to appoint 3 Trustees to its well-established Board of Trustees, some of whom will be retiring during the next 12 months.  The Board provide collective governance leadership of the organisation in support of its charitable objects. Trustees will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and overall policy, defining goals, establishing targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to be part of the next exciting phase of Cogges’ development.  You will share their passion for making the Farm relevant and rewarding to a wide range of audiences, and be willing to challenge and bring fresh thinking, new ideas and entrepreneurial qualities to enable Cogges to get better and better.

Trustees should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Financial Management, Community Programming, Fundraising, Marketing, Heritage Sector, Horticulture, Environment, Events, HR, Health & Safety, Heritage Conservation, Volunteering, Business Development, Farming & Animal Welfare and/or Digital

The Trustees should be able to commit themselves to six Board and six sub-Committee meetings per annum.  Board members will serve on a voluntary basis. 

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. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all who meet the essential criteria. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please send your CV, a Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2837.

Closing date for applications:  6 July 2021
Interview date:  Late July/early August

StreetGames is a national charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport, physical activity and volunteering, to change the lives of young people growing up in poverty, and the communities where they live. The work that StreetGames does makes young people and the communities they grow up in healthier, safer and more successful.

StreetGames understands that for the 1 in 3 young people growing up in poverty in the UK, life is hard.

Over the past 15 years, Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) in the StreetGames network have engaged with over 680,000 young people through Doorstep Sport, our proven methodology that provides sport in the right place, at the right time, led by the right people, in the right style and at the right price (usually free). Doorstep Sport provides young people growing up in the most disadvantaged communities with accessible and affordable opportunities to take part in sport within their local community, with a strong emphasis on youth leadership. We have delivered training workshops to over 43,000 community coaches and volunteers and together with LTOs in the network empowered over 20,000 young people through volunteering and social action.

We believe in building the resilience of communities and giving them the power to address their own unique needs, so we use a community asset-based approach, delivered in partnership with a network of over 1,400 locally trusted organisations with reach into poverty-hit communities across England and Wales.

The LTOs we work with can be small charities and youth clubs, or refugee groups and community trusts, these organisations are the lifeblood of their neighbourhoods. They have earned their spurs, built trust and won the right to make a difference in their community. They understand what will work and what’s needed on their patch. They reach those that others find ‘hard to reach’ and are able to work with us to replicate what works at scale and at pace.

StreetGames are the ‘people beside the people’, supporting local super heroes who work day in day out in LTOs supporting young people in their neighbourhoods. Our Doorstep Sport Advisors, Sustainability Leads and Tutors work to empower and upskill project leaders, youth coaches, volunteers and young participants to deliver a Doorstep Sport offer within their own communities that is sustainable and fit for the future. 

Alongside this we are able to offer training in new skills, national and local advocacy and the space to share ideas and connect with other LTOs facing the same challenges. All of this ultimately leads to better outcomes for thousands of disadvantaged young people.

Our current business plan focuses upon five themed areas: ensuring access to doorstep sport for young people from low income, underserved communities underpins all other aspects of what we do; our ‘Healthier’ work is currently focused upon our leadership of the national Social Prescribing Youth Network and upon further developing our approach to supporting mental wellbeing; our ‘Safer’ work is predominantly focused around Police and Crime Commissioners, we bring the sport and community safety sectors together to tackle youth crime and anti-social behaviour and the issues that can lead to serious youth violence; in our ‘More Successful’ workstream we are focused on strengthening the role of youth voice in all that we do and supporting young people as volunteers, in their local social action and in activities that will develop their employability; finally we have separately identified the ‘Holiday Gap’ and the triple inequities of inactivity, isolation and holiday hunger that blight the holidays of low income children and families.

In 2021 we are launching our strategy for the next 10 years. This sets out how we plan to have a real impact on those young people and families in poverty. We continue to be an insight driven organisation. Putting learning into practice is how we stimulate change.

About the Role of the Trustee

As a trustee of StreetGames, you will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic

direction of the organisation as well as ensuring the long-term stability of the charity. You will

need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.

• To commit to the vision and values of StreetGames.
• To safeguard the good name and reputation of the organisation, and to act as an effective ambassador.

• To understand the issues and challenges faced by those affected in disadvantaged

communities.

• To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees through giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and priorities, setting targets and evaluating performance.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its efficient administration.
• To act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Senior Management Team, offering both support and constructive challenge.

Person Specification

This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for transforming lives through sport.

As well as replacing Trustees who are leaving after a wonderful service to StreetGames, we are seeking individuals to supplement our current skills and experience, with a particular emphasis on broadening our Board diversity. We have a good gender balance within our current Board composition and want to maintain that, however, we are particularly committed and want to focus on achieving better representation and broader diversity of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities Additionally, we would like to add representation from groups that we serve as a charity e.g. individuals from or who grew up in low-income families. We believe in order to develop our mission and be forward thinking, adding a diverse range of individuals to our Board is paramount.

We operate across the UK and we would especially welcome applications from candidates in Wales.

Trustees are often chosen for existing board experience. However, we are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate strategic thinking and enthusiasm – we provide mentoring and training. We are looking for individuals who will encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working collaboratively on a Board or at a strategic level
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

We are also keen to find experience and knowledge in the following areas to supplement the skills of the existing Trustees:

• Accountancy
• National Governing Bodies of Sport
• Communications and PR
• Safeguarding

Skills

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, ambassadorial and networking skills
• Good judgement
• Creative thinking
•  

Personal style and behaviour

• Passion for StreetGames’ mission and commitment to our values
• Willingness to speak up but also to work as a member of a team
• Able to embrace and enact Nolan’s Principles of Public Life – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity with over 25 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

Children and young people need our emotional support now more than ever. One in six children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

We provide a range of mental health support in schools including one-to-one counselling and group work using tried and tested methods backed by research. We also offer expert training and professional qualifications. Our mission is to improve the mental wellbeing and prospects of children, their families and school communities across the UK.

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads

- Trustee

- This is a voluntary role and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed

- Board meetings are currently being held via Zoom, but in normal conditions will be held at Place2Be's head office in Clerkenwell, London.

Place2Be has an ambitious business plan to 2025 including doubling our reach into schools through our frontline practice. This is an important and exciting time to strengthen our highly committed board.

Place2Be are looking for a Trustee to join our Board, who brings specific knowledge and expertise of the counselling profession. The applicant will have a counselling qualification and experience as a practitioner and will champion Place2Be's front-line work at Board level, bringing lived experience of being a therapist / counsellor. This individual will share our vision of a world where children have the opportunity to grow up with prospects rather than problems.

Our board promotes inclusion and is actively seeking to increase its membership and reach in terms of diversity. We are especially keen to welcome applicants with Black heritage to bring a deeper understanding of the diverse communities we represent and the impact and importance of this diversity in the delivery of our work.

For more information about the organisation and this rewarding opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please find the appointment brief below.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus.

Application deadline: Monday 23rd August (midnight)

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 13 September

Panel Interviews: 30 September or 1 October

Isn’t it time you gave something back?

Solent Students' Union is looking for talented, passionate professionals to volunteer on our Board as Trustees. We need your skills and experience to grow and develop as an organisation, transforming the next generation of students.

No Ordinary Charity

Students’ Unions are exciting and interesting places to be a trustee. There’s one in almost every UK University, and if leading an organisation which is membership driven, political, vibrant and full of young people who are working hard to deliver change for their members is something that appeals to you then you should consider becoming a trustee in one.

No Ordinary Role

As a trustee you'll have legal responsibility for the Students' Union charity, ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up. To do this, you use your personal skills and experience as needed to ensure that the charity is well-run and efficient.

The external Trustees are recruited for their skills, Knowledge and experience in order to support and guide the elected officers and student trustees. We aim to have a balance of skills to ensure the Board has some expertise in all relevant areas and are looking to recruit professionals with a background in Marketing & Communications (with expertise in digital and social media).

A Simple Process

We know you’re busy. At this stage all we need from you is a copy of your CV. If your skills and knowledge match our gaps, we’ll then be in touch to arrange an introduction or discussion so you can find out more.

The Palace Trust Wells are looking to recruit trustees who can dedicate time, energy and skills to help with the conservation of this unique heritage site and take it forward for future generations to use.

Our trustees are responsible for the strategic direction of the charity and to help us move forward we are looking for five new trustees with particular experience of:

• Financial/commercial development – with experience of managing/leading visitor
attractions

• Community engagement

• Heritage/ funding – with a background in Interpretation

• Horticulture/ estate management

• Fundraising

We are particularly seeking to achieve a diverse Trustee board, therefore we actively welcome expressions of interest from people of all ages, ethnicity and backgrounds who have an interest in our work. Previous experience of being a trustee is not necessary and training will be given.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th July at 5pm

Interviews will be held: Monday 19th July

Crossroads Care Surrey

3 x Trustees

Voluntary Roles

We are working in partnership with Crossroads Care Surrey who are one of the region’s leading charities providing respite breaks for carers.  They enable Carers to benefit from respite breaks with the peace of mind from knowing that loved ones are in the safe, reliable hands of professional carer support workers who are trained in all aspects of care delivery.

Crossroads Care Surrey is now seeking to appoint three Trustees to play a key role in the leadership and governance of the charity by setting the future strategy and assuring the quality and focus of services that they provide improve the quality of life of Carers in the community.

You will be joining a group of dedicated colleagues on the Board and Management team.  You will be contributing positively to Board discussions including setting policy, budgets and goals, evaluating performance against agreed targets, keeping abreast of and meeting our legal, governance and quality standards.  We are seeking people with expertise in three key areas:

• Clinical; experience within a health or care environment, ideally having managed a clinical team and possess a sound knowledge of CQC, clinical governance and safeguarding.
• Finance; ideally a fully qualified accountant with a sound understanding of charity financial management and systems.
• Digital; the successful applicant may come from a senior IT management and possess a clear understanding of IT architecture, integrating systems and maximising technology. Alternatively the candidate will come from a digital marketing background with significant brand experience working on campaigns, social media, SEO and websites.

Trustees should be able to commit themselves to the work of the Board for at least 12 days per annum (for further details see role descriptions).  Board members will serve on a voluntary basis, though reasonable expenses will be paid.

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. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all who meet the essential criteria. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2836.

Closing date for applications:  30 June 2021

Interviews with Charisma: no later than 7 July 2021

Interview date with Charity:  w/c 19th Jul

Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable.  We are working for a world where everyone has the power to thrive, not just survive, and tackling the biggest challenges that perpetuate poverty.  Oxfam is radically shifting resources and power to those we are here to serve – and ensuring that everything we do is safe, feminist and anti-racist.

Trustee

Oxfam GB

Unremunerated

Location Global/Flexible

Oxfam GB is led by its Board of 12 Trustees, who are responsible for overall governance and strategic direction. Being an Oxfam Trustee is an influential and valuable role and you will make an important contribution to our current work and future direction – in particular you will support us to implement Oxfam GB’s strategy for 2020 onwards.  This includes a change process in countries and regions to create a stronger, more globally coordinated Oxfam in support of the wider Oxfam Confederation strategy and reforms.

We are now seeking to appoint a new Trustee who will bring experience in global advocacy and influencing, who is based in or has significant links to the Global South. With strong credentials in influencing the policies or priorities of governments and/or global corporations on issues relating to social and environmental progress, you have excellent understanding of the political forces and priorities of international institutions. As an Oxfam Trustee, you will have a demonstrable commitment to our mission and values, and thrive in a diverse and collaborative environment, and can commit at least 10-15 days per annum to the role.

To learn more about the opportunity, please download the appointment brief via the link on the Prospectus website, or contact Oxfam’s advisors at Prospectus Joan Mwangi and Borge Andreassen.

Closing Date:   June 28 at 5pm (GMT)

Shortlist: July 14

Interviews: July 19, 20 (interviews taking place in person or remotely, depending on circumstances)

Career Connect is a charity committed to supporting young people and adults to realise their potential. We deliver our mission through high quality and professional career management, employment and training services delivered in schools, in the community and in prisons.

We are passionate about social mobility and helping the most disadvantaged to create a better future. Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential.

Trustees

UK wide / Flexible - option to attend meetings in person or through Zoom/Teams

Unremunerated

It is an exciting time to become a Trustee with the celebration of our 20th Anniversary this year, we have recently developed a new Vision, Mission and long-term strategy. We are seeking individuals who are operating at a strategic leadership level to join our board. The successful Trustees will have a demonstrable commitment to innovation and equal opportunities for all.

A key part of our Strategy is to expand our work in criminal justice and develop a thriving research and evaluation function in the Charity and therefore we are seeking two Trustees who will have/be:

Research and Impact

- Significant experience in a research/impact, ideally focused on areas related to the Charity

- Able to support and challenge our developing research function

Criminal Justice

- Significant experience in Criminal Justice in a senior role

- Ability to bring insight and constructive challenge to our work in the criminal justice sector

We are truly committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we would actively welcome applications from individuals across the diverse communities we support.

For more information about the organisation and this rewarding opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite which can be accessed by clicking the 'Apply' button below.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Lottie Wihl or Emily Hayman at Prospectus.

Application deadline: Monday 16 August

Interviews with Prospectus: 30 August - 10 September

Panel Interviews: w/c 20th September

Career Connect is a charity committed to supporting young people and adults to realise their potential. We deliver our mission through high quality and professional career management, employment and training services delivered in schools, in the community and in prisons.

We are passionate about social mobility and helping the most disadvantaged to create a better future. Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential.

Young Trustees

UK wide / Flexible - option to attend meetings in person or through Zoom/Teams

Support for out of pocket expenses including loss of income if required

It is an exciting time to become a Young Trustee with the celebration of our 20th Anniversary this year and we have recently developed a new Vision, Mission and long-term strategy. We are looking to appoint two Young Trustees to further strengthen our commitment to young people's voices being at the heart of decision making.

We are seeking individuals who are 18 - 25 years old who can work effectively as part of a team and have a commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and diversity. The successful candidates will be interested in the needs of young people and adults seeking to progress through education, training and employment, with particular regard for those individuals who lack the resources, support and networks to realise their ambitions.

We are truly committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and would especially welcome applications from young people with lived experience of the issues we address as a Charity.

For more information about the organisation and this rewarding opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite which can be accessed by clicking on the 'Apply' button below

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Lottie Whil or Emily Hayman at Prospectus.

Application deadline: Monday 16 August

Interviews with Prospectus: 30 August - 10 September

Panel Interviews: w/c 20th September

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Grants, the Grants Relationship Manager will play a key role in building relationships with multiple hospital staff, supporting the flow of high-quality applications to the Charity. The role will provide excellent support to hospital staff in managing the entire life cycle of a grant from the ideas stage through to monitoring and evaluation of the impact of funding. With a knowledge of project/grant funding, you will identify opportunities that align with the Charity’s six funding priorities and impact areas which will maximise opportunities to positively impact the experiences of patients, their families and staff.  The post holder will establish effective communication channels ensuring hospital staff have the opportunity to engage with the Charity as well as receive continuous support.

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

• Can identify opportunities for charitable funding that have the potential to transform experiences for patients, their families, and or staff and that are aligned with the charity’s impact areas.
• Will understand and champion the Charity’s funding application processes and policy ensuring high levels of awareness across the hospital and support for potential applicants.
• Can work closely with hospital staff to enable the development and production of high-quality applications, promoting new and innovative ideas to use charitable funding.
• Can collaborate with multiple staff across the hospital working in range of roles and specialities including reinvigorating existing relationships and establishing new links with named contacts/charity champions in each clinical service unit
• Will work closely with hospital staff to develop spending plans associated with existing funds including the development of new processes and systems to support this area of work.

You will:

• Have a proven track record (3 years +) of managing complex partnerships and hospital staff.
• Experience of producing high quality reports and information.
• Possess strong project and or grant management skills including impact evaluation.
• Be IT literate, including Microsoft Office.
• Have an ability to influence and persuade, demonstrating tenacity and commitment to fostering relationships and bringing people together.
• Be a self-starter with an ability to lead on activities seeing a project through from the ideas stage to completion.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for application is Monday 28th June 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have no heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Acting on Impulse gives homeless and marginalised people a voice through film and theatre. You’ll be joining our Manchester-based Christian charity who give people who’ve experienced homelessness a sense of purpose and community. Our workshops and projects build confidence and self-esteem and share stories to a wide audience on stage and screen.

You’ll be impressed by the high professional quality of our films. You can find these on our website and on our Acting on Impulse YouTube channel.

We are a well-established charity and have a credible and proven model for practically helping our ‘company of actors’. Since 2007 Acting On Impulse has been run by a dedicated and competent band of volunteers. However, strategically, we now see the need to transition to a more sustainable and professionally run organisation. A key step in that transition is the appointment of a Development Officer. You’ll be our first paid team member.

One element of our vision is to work collaboratively with other agencies serving the same community in Greater Manchester. One of your key deliverables will be to forge relationships with receptive agencies, where our outreach drama/film projects are bought in as part of their service provision. In the first instance, it would be ideal to secure regular mini projects with one agency on a shared cost basis.

Whilst we have always raised sufficient income to fund each year’s workshops and projects, this has required great efforts, particularly in the area of grant applications. We have prided ourselves on running many imaginative and fun events over the years, which have contributed to our running costs. We are also blessed with a several generous supporters. Another key deliverable of your role is to increase our level of income (in part to cover your salary!) Without being prescriptive as to how you achieve that increase, we would like to see our supporter base expand and see an increase in regular monthly donations.

A third main deliverable is for you to increase the awareness in Greater Manchester of Acting on Impulse and the work that we do. In part, we see this as helping with your first two deliverables, engaging with other agencies and raising income. Familiarity and competence in effectively using different social media platforms is important.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a heart for the people we serve and the work we do.
• Has a proven track record in the three main deliverables of this role.
• Has the ambition and energy to help push Acting On Impulse through this transition period and on to the next level.
• Is Manchester-based
• Lives by values that resonate with our action-orientated Christian values.

If you’re excited by this role, in addition to your CV, please provide us with a cover letter explaining:

• What attracts you to the role.
• Why you believe you’d perform well and thrive in the role.

Working Arrangements

• This is a home-based (mainly), part-time role (50% FTE = 18.75 hours per week).
• The FTE salary is £26,000.
• Hours are flexible with an emphasis on school term time working.
• There will be a need for some weekend working and occasional evening working.
• You’ll report to one of the trustees and work in partnership with the Artistic Director and/or main workshop leader.
• There will be 17 days paid annual leave (inclusive of statutory days).

Chair of Trustees

Voluntary role, expenses paid

Leatherhead, Surrey

ABOUT QEF

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is a national disability charity based in Surrey, with over 85 years’ experience of providing innovative services that support disabled people of all ages to increase their independence and live the life they choose.

We work with children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or adults with acquired brain injuries. Whether it’s developing life skills to live as independently as possible, neuro rehabilitation to rebuild a life after a brain injury, learning to drive a specially adapted car or loaning mini powered wheelchairs to young children without independent mobility.

Our teams provide expert advice and life-changing services that enable almost 10,000 disabled children and adults a year to develop key life skills, increase mobility and maximise their independence.

In June 2020 QEF celebrated 85 years of providing expert services that enable disabled people to maximise their independence and live the life they choose.

In July 2020 QEF opened the £15 million state-of-the art Care and Rehabilitation Centre (CRC), a centre of neuro rehabilitation expertise supporting people across the South East of England. Through this landmark build, QEF aims to be at the forefront of neuro rehabilitation for people with an acquired brain injury or other neurological condition, using accessible technology to support clients and their families through what can be a very difficult journey.

As we build on our heritage and expertise, we are looking to the future as we are developing our new 5-year strategy to determine our future direction for sustainability and success.  We are excited about entering the next chapter in our history.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Chair provides strong leadership to the board of trustees to ensure QEF develops and achieves its strategic objectives, complies with its legal duties, and delivers maximum impact to its beneficiaries.  The role ensures that there are effective relationships with the CEO and senior management team to bring both support and constructive challenge in the best interest of QEF.

In partnership with the trustees and CEO the Chair acts as an ambassador for QEF, assisting in raising awareness of the work we do, representing us at external events, building constructive relationships with stakeholder and supporting our ambitious fundraising plans.

The Chair is a champion and exemplar of QEF values.

ABOUT YOU

The new Chair will bring a strong understanding of the role of Charity Boards as well as governance experience and significant strategic leadership.

Your strong interpersonal skills will build relationships across all stakeholders, motivating and bringing people together to deliver the best possible results for QEF.  You will have sound independent judgement and will encourage others to do the same.

You will demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to QEF, its strategic objectives, cause and values.

A knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, charity governance and the current issues affecting the sector is essential and experience of the health and social care sectors is desirable.

THE COMMITMENT

The Chair will join an energised, committed, and hardworking Board who are passionate about supporting the work of the charity and delivering a secure future for QEF. 

The term is 3 years initially with a requirement to chair 6 Board meetings annually and participate in other Board Committees, attend meetings and events.  Board meetings are usually held at QEF sites in Surrey or via MS Teams.

All Trustees are expected to demonstrate the values of QEF and the seven Nolan Principles of public life.

TO APPLY

If you have the experience and dedication to join us, please get in touch. 

Send your CV and covering letter by email to Tiffeny Johnson via the link before 30 June 2021.  Telephone 01372-841207.

QEF is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from currently under-represented groups at Board level.  As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage disabled applicants.  Please advise Tiffeny if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date:

First stage: telephone interviews mid July

Second stage: Interviews/visit w/c 26 July

We are seeking new Director Trustees to join our Board and bring their skills and experience to help us to continue to offer critical community based transport services across Gloucestershire.

About Community Connexions

At Community Connexions we are passionate about ensuring that as many people as possible in our Gloucestershire community, irrespective of their personal circumstances, can access the necessary transport to meet their daily needs. We provide safe, accessible transport for people of any age who have difficulty getting out and about and who are unable to use conventional public transport due to age, mobility or health issues or are socially or rurally isolated. Our services include door-to-door, home to school, day centre and patient transport together with community bus routes across the county.

To provide this service we have an excellent team of drivers and others who support us in our office in Cheltenham. CCX is a registered charity and we have a small team of dedicated staff who work alongside a growing number of volunteers. Day-to-day operations are run by our Chief Executive and his team who work with the Board of Trustees to ensure the ongoing success of this critical service. For many of our clients, our service really is a life-line and our drivers are very much loved for their positive outlook combined with their personal care and attention. 

About the Roles

We are now seeking energetic and enthusiastic new Director Trustees to join the Board and to help us continue to navigate the exciting, but very real, challenges facing community transport at this time. 

What will you be doing?

·Working alongside your Board colleagues to make important decisions about the future direction of Community Connexions.

·Identifying ways to ensure that we maintain and continue to develop top class, transport services working within the financial and operational parameters that regulate the organisation.

·Draw upon your personal life experience, or professional area of expertise, to provide insight on specific matters.

·Participate in projects along with your fellow Board members and the CCX professional team – e.g. volunteer recruitment, marketing campaigns, policy development, social media support.

What are we looking for?

·We are interested in hearing from individuals with a range of skills and life experience but would particularly welcome applicants with experience in one or more of the following: Transport, Information Technology, Local Government, Business, Finance, Charitable Sector, Social Media.

·We are also very interested in applications from our current service users, their family members or others who have someknowledge of the services we provide.

·People who represent the community in which we live and the people we serve – we are interested in applicants who might bringa different perspective; from younger age groups, different community groups and people with varied ‘life’ experience.

·A passion for supporting some of the most vulnerable in our community and making a difference to their lives.

·Enthusiasm, energy, and a curiosity to explore new ways of delivering a great service.

·Good interpersonal and team skills; people who are happy to make an active contribution to the Board discussion and to get involved in key projects.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds of culture and experience to help ensure that the Board is representative of the communities we serve.

Practical considerations

Quarterly board meetings supplemented by occasional, additional exceptional or project/committee meetings including AGM and 1 strategy meeting per annum. 

Board meetings usually held in Cheltenham, early evening, 6.00-8.00pm. 

Estimate of time – 1-4 hours per month