Communications Volunteer Roles in Liverpool, Merseyside
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Job description
The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty amongst refugees in Lewisham. As a small charity, it is important to share information and updates through our communications and social media content, to help us fundraise and grow.
What will you be doing?
- Leading on one of our social media channels (currently Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn)
- Producing occasional blog posts (minimum one per quarter except LinkedIn lead who will do one per month) on topics related to Plateful Café including research and interviews.
- Recording social media analytics on a weekly basis
- Identifying potential content and opportunities
- Adding ideas to the content planner
- Postings and scheduling content
- Attendance at team catch-ups virtually/phone
- Ad-hoc attendance at events and markets
- Other duties in line with the role description
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in fluent English
- Has 3+ years experience of social media, copywriting, journalism, blog content creation, interviewing or similar skills (this does not have to include published work)
- Able to create interesting and engaging content
- Good computer skills
- Good time management skills
- Engaging and friendly
- Good team player
Desirable:
- Basic digital photography and editing skills
- An interest in supporting refugees and contributing to the work of Plateful Cafe
- Experience of working with refugees, people seeking asylum, vulnerable groups or lived experience
- Lives in London with ability to attend events and markets
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Canopy
are on a mission to make shopping sustainably easier for everyone.
Fast fashion retailers and cheap plastic products are still wrecking our planet and choking our waterways. We need to buy better. But big retailers are now consistently greenwashing, misleading the very people who are trying to do their bit. It's left nearly 50% of consumers finding it too complicated to even try to shop sustainably. For consumers to shop sustainably they have to go through multiple user journeys on different platforms with very little support in moving from one to the next. Verifying claims, learning about swaps, making a purchase, and tracking your impact accurately are all separated and difficult to do.
We need to remove the barriers, streamline the user journey and give back proper trust. Canopey is the only platform to completely streamline the ethical consumer journey. They bring thousands of verified sustainable products into one online marketplace with powerful impact stats to show the Co2e, water waste, and plastic waste saved per purchase compared to the mainstream alternative. Canopey helps guide you through the minefield of greenwashing to empower everyone to buy better. On one platform, with one user journey, and one mission.
Responsibilities
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They are looking for a VOLUNTEER Sustainability Expert who is passionate about environmental issues. Your main role will be to help support the team in our work verifying the green claims made by brands that want to list their products on Canopey. These duties are integral to the business and ensure we can provide UK shoppers a go-to platform for curated, trustworthy products, so we're looking for someone with expertise and education in this field.
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Responsibilities include: - Evaluating and verifying sustainability claims and evidence from suppliers and brands to ensure they meet our standards. - Working closely with the Canopey team to review and improve our sustainability criteria and guidelines. - Opportunity to work on research and development of new sustainability initiatives or programs. - Potential to also contribute to social media content and blogs we put out which focus on sustainability topics - Participating in workshops and seminars to stay updated on the latest sustainability trends and practices. - Collaborating with other team members to promote a holistic approach to sustainability across all aspects of the business. This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of sustainability, work with the world's most innovative brands, and work with a team that is dedicated to making a huge positive difference in the world. Canopey is all about creating a hub for sustainable living and we're always looking for new exciting ideas, so this role will have lots of opportunities to help develop new parts of the business and provide input on the content we put out. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely for 1-2 months
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Join REMIX: Empower, Inspire, Transform!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of positive role models? Look no further! REMIX, our dynamic youth-focused charity, is on a mission to empower and inspire young individuals from deprived areas and disadvantaged backgrounds across London and beyond.
What We Do:
- EMPOWER: We create opportunities and experiences that address the holistic needs of young people. Our evidence-based programmes focus on essential life skills, fostering healthy lifestyles, and personal growth.
- INSPIRE: We believe in the transformative power of positive role models. Our dedicated volunteers inspire change, helping young people discover themselves and the world around them.
- TRANSFORM: Join us in putting young people on a path to transform their lives for the better. Be part of something meaningful and impactful!
We need a volunteer with experience in graphic design who can help us create and build momentum and excitement for our new youth charity in London, creating some visually appealing content, such as;
- Social Media Posts that captivate our audience on Instagram and beyond.
- Posters that command attention both online and in the physical world, inspire young people and encourage people to join us on our journey.
- Roller Banners to be our visual ambassador at local events and at our programmes.
- Business Stationery that establish our identity with sleek, branded materials such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Welcome Booklets to positively introduce REMIX with inspiring flair and empowering clarity.
- Graphics to propel our cause with motion graphics, telling our story and so much more.
- Recruitment Packs, Guides, Training Manuals and other Internal Documents that are branded and well presented giving out vital information about our new youth charity.
Why Volunteer with REMIX?
- Make a Difference: Your time and passion can change young lives.
- Positive Environment: Join a safe and non-judgmental space where growth happens.
- Flexible Commitment: A few hours per week can make a lasting impact.
Ready to be part of something bigger? Join REMIX today!
About Transform Drug Policy Foundation
Transform is a global leader in developing, and advocating for, more humane drug policies. We want to recruit two new trustees to our board to help drive forward our work.
This is an exciting time in drug policy. Rapid changes in approach are occurring in the UK and internationally. Transform has a long history of shaping these changes and seeking to ensure that reform reduces harm, improves social justice and protects public health. Our Anyone’s Child campaign is a highly effective family-led movement that has had a significant impact here and abroad.
Recruitment
We are looking for two new Trustees to join our Board at Transform and play a vital role in making sure that Transform achieves its core purpose.
We are looking for people with digital marketing, comms and/or fundraising experience.
The Role
As a Trustee, you will:
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Oversee the overall management and administration of the charity
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Attend all quarterly Board meetings, insofar as possible (50% virtual, and one each in London and Bristol
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Attend quarterly committee meetings as a member of either the Finance and HR Committee or the Fundraising, Diversity and Communications Committee (virtual)
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Attend ad hoc strategy meetings when required
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Bring experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and broaden the diversity of thinking on our board
We welcome applications from all candidates with the skills and commitment to support the work of Transform. We especially welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates as part of our commitment to ensuring a full diversity of experience is reflected in our work. We are committed to an anti-racism strategy and are embarking on a comprehensive review later this year. We are also interested to hear from candidates with personal lived experience which informs their understanding of the need for drug policy reform.
Trustees are appointed for a five-year term of office, with the option of renewal for one further term to a maximum of ten years.
There is a more detailed person specification of the Trustee role on our website (please click 'apply via website').
Pay
Trustee roles are voluntary positions, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
Roots Academy is in the process of registering as a charity. As part of this process, the team are working towards creating policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure Roots is meeting charity governance requirements, and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
The teams currently include:
- Executive team – will become the Trustee Board, once registered
- Leadership team – Team Leads include Finance, HR, Marketing, Fundraising, Academic, Delivery
As our Governance Lead, you will work closely with the Executive Team / Trustee Board, to establish a governance framework for the charity. You will also work closely with the relevant team leads to ensure each team has policies and procedures in place.
Key tasks
- Working closely with the Exec team, support the Trustee on-boarding process, to ensure all required documentation is obtained, and stored securely
- Support with trustee meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping of meeting agendas and minutes
- Manage registers; register of members of the board, register of interests, register of gifts, policy register, risk register, submitting to relevant regulators and responding to appropriate requests.
- Oversee the development of governance polices, such as Complaints Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Risk Management Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.
- Work with the leadership team to ensure policies and procedures are in place, in line with best practice, and signed off by the Trustee board. This includes but is not limited to:
- Finance policies: Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Cash Handling, Due Diligence, Expenses, Reserves
- Marketing & communications policies: Data Protection, External Communications & PR Policy, Social Media Policy, IT & Internal Communication Policy
- Fundraising policies: Acceptance & Refusal of Donations Policy, Ethical Fundraising Policy
- Work with the People Team Lead to roll out HR and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Work with the relevant Team Lead to ensure Roots has all relevant insurances is in place – e.g. public liability insurance for fundraising events, travel insurance for trips abroad, employer liability insurance if employees are recruited in the future.
- Advise the board as necessary, keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in charity governance
- Experience with risk management
- Experience with conducting compliance audits desired but not essential
- Strong understanding of Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
This would be an ideal position for someone with experience in charity compliance or auditing, looking to volunteer their time and develop their leadership skills, in a faith-based start-up environment.
We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, if you are interested please apply today - we would love to hear from you!
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Quilombo UK is a Social Enterprise working with the objective to promote and encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.
Roles and Responsibilties
The role is responsible for planning / implementing a content marketing strategies which increases brand awareness with our core target markets through the effective use of social media channels. This will include developing and implementing content marketing campaigns appropriate to the channel being used, monitoring social media channels to respond appropriately to posts / comments, and identifying issues that require escalation.
Digital and Social Media Assistant Job Duties:
· Research and create marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including content ideation, and implementation schedules in order to raise brand awareness, secure media coverage, and increase visitor numbers.
· Manage and oversee social media content.
· Ensures brand consistency in marketing and social media messages by working with various company department members, including advertising, PR and brand management.
· Provides training and guidance to social media and marketing team members on social media implementation best practices and strategies if necessary.
· Analyses interactions and visits, plus uses this information to create comprehensive reports and improve future marketing strategies and campaigns.
· Write, schedule and post content on all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube), own the social media calendar and be a brand guardian for the creative aesthetic of all social channels.
· Measure the success of every social media campaign
· Reports progress to senior marketing management on marketing communications across all channels.
· Creates and distributes engaging written or graphic content in the form of e-newsletters, web page and blog content, or social media messages
· Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
· Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
· Adhere to rules and regulations
· Undertake any other duties relevant to the role that may be allocated by the Head of Department or member of the Senior Management Team.
Essential
· In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how best to use and develop them.
· Experience of developing social media strategies to support organisational influencing and communications objectives.
· Experience of developing creative user focused digital content using knowledge of the latest trends and developments.
· In-depth knowledge of developing effective, engaging digital content. Knowledge of key analytics tools
· Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other social media best practices
· Knowledge of Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets etc) and MS Office
· Excellent multitasking skills
· Ability to efficiently manage a large workload
· Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
· Team player
· Good time-management skills
· Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Desirable
· Knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva
· Knowledge and understanding of social media scheduling tools such as Buffer
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Remote
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios.
Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.
Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team
Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn.
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy working with people and would you like to make a positive impact for Turtle Doves? This species was once widespread and numerous but now is down to 2100 pairs in the UK. The Operation Turtle Dove project in partnership of RSPB, Natural England, Penthorpe Conservation Trust and Fair to Nature was established to conserve this iconic, red-listed species. Our staff and volunteers are working with landowners to try and halt and reverse the population decline but we need to measure our progress. Following on from the successful 2021 National Turtle Dove survey, we need to expand our network of survey volunteers in Kent, Sussex and Essex to enable yearly monitoring of survey squares for Turtle Doves.
We are looking for an organised person with excellent communication & IT skills to join our team and to help run the Turtle Dove monitoring program and supporting a network of volunteers. Experience in carrying out bird surveys is welcome but NOT essential, we can provide training so you can understand the role of the surveyors you will be recruiting and co-ordinating. This role could be carried out remotely. This is a year-round roll with peaks in activity before and after the survey season which runs from 11th May until 31st July. All equipment needed will be supplied.
Volunteer Coordinators undertake a wide range of activities, including:
Tasks:
- Dealing with queries from potential new volunteers who get in touch
- Being the first point of contact for our existing volunteers and answering general queries
- Lead on advertising new volunteer roles (on the RSPB and external websites, in the local community)
- Set up interviews with potential volunteers and assist with induction administration
- Administrative tasks such as recording volunteer hours, registering new volunteers on our database, organising surveys, receiving, and entering data and processing expense claims
- Organising and managing a small budget for volunteer thank-you events at the end of the survey season.
- Helping to promote the project through internal comms such as project newsletters
More potential experience (optional):
- Analysing and screening conservation footage from trail cameras
- Helping to coordinate large-scale orders of supplementary feeds for Turtle Dove seed
Beneficial skills for this role are:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- You need to be a great people person, friendly and approachable
- Good telephone manner and written communication skills
- An ability to lead/inspire others and work as part of a team
- Creative and forward thinking
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
- Good record keeper
- Happy to work from home or office
- Tact/diplomacy
This is a rewarding and enjoyable role with real conservation impact delivering for this iconic species. You will be part of a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers with a chance to learn new skills and develop existing ones. There is room for development within the role. You would be helping volunteers have a rewarding and enjoyable time whilst contributing to valuable scientific data. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation.
Commitment from you:
Equivalent of 1-2 days per week (flexible) and could be a role-share. There will be peaks either side of the survey season (11th May until 31st July) and likely to be fewer hours during the rest of the year. You may also have the chance to volunteer for additional days in other areas of the project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Drive Barawak’s growth and sustainability by spearheading innovative fundraising strategies and managing financial resources. As the Fundraising and Financial Management Vertical Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our community projects thrive financially.
Understanding the Verticals at Barawak
Imagine Barawak as a living, thriving tree. Our verticals are like the main branches—each one strong and important, reaching out in its own direction but all connected to the same trunk, our community's mission. These four powerhouse teams each have a special job:
• The Fundraising and Financial Management vertical covers fundraising and money matters: This team is all about finding resources—like getting donations and grants—to keep our programmes strong and healthy.They will spend their time writing fantastic letters, sponsorship proposals and funding requests on behalf of Barawak as a whole, but also (supporting programme leads) to specific organisations for Barawak service lines.
• The Partnership Development and Collaboration vertical covers building bridges: They're the connectors, making friends with other groups, businesses, and everyone who can help us grow.
• The Volunteer Engagement vertical covers welcoming our helpers: This bunch is in charge of gathering our most valuable resource—people like you who want to volunteer and make a difference.
• The Marketing Outreach and Advocacy vertical covers spreading the word: They tell our story far and wide, making sure everyone knows what we're up to and how they can join in.
Each vertical team works in two distinct ways: the first way is for Barawak as a whole, and the second way is in support of each Barawak service, feeding our programmes, like roots bringing water and nutrients to the branches. Whether it's Poverty Relief, Education, Employment Support, Community Engagement or Sports and Wellness, these verticals give the support each programme needs to blossom and bear fruit. Working together, they make sure we're all pushing in the same direction—towards a future where our community stands tall and proud.
Introduction to the Fundraising and Financial Management vertical Lead role:
The Fundraising and Financial Management Lead plays a pivotal role in securing the financial health and sustainability of Barawak. This role is dedicated to developing fundraising strategies, managing financial resources effectively, and ensuring that all financial practices support Barawak’s mission and the specific needs of its programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Fundraising:
• Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Barawak, incorporating grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors and sponsors, while maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing supporters.
2. Financial Planning and Oversight:
• Work with the Trustees and advisers to oversee the financial planning for Barawak, ensuring that budgets align with service line objectives and organizational goals.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to the Board of Trustees, aiding in strategic decision-making.
3. Support to Trustees:
• Collaborate with trustees to understand and support the financial requirements of strategic objectives.
• Present regular financial reports to the Board of Trustees, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial governance.
4. Programme-Specific Financial Management:
• Work closely with each programme lead to tailor fundraising efforts and financial management support to the unique needs and KPIs of their service lines.
• Ensure that each programme has the financial resources needed to achieve its objectives, and provide financial analysis to guide programme development.
5. Resource Allocation:
• Manage the allocation of funds across various service lines, ensuring efficient and impactful use of resources.
• Monitor spending and implement financial controls to maintain budget integrity.
6. Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure that all fundraising and financial management activities comply with legal standards and ethical best practices.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to support the organization’s operations and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience in or a passion for fundraising within the nonprofit sector.
• Previous financial management experience.
• A willingness to undergo training to grow in role.
By leading the Fundraising and Financial Management vertical, you will ensure that Barawak has the resources to make a lasting impact in the Afro-Hebrew community, promoting growth and stability through strategic financial stewardship.
Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.
To relieve the poverty of persons and families of African and Caribbean decent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A bit about this role
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have over 250 branches across the UK, all of which help our feline friends in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve, help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and staff, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident
- Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance
- Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity
- Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines
- Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group
- Organising and chairing team meetings
- Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Description
Role Summary
Your primary responsibility is to lead one of the Association’s seven departments of volunteers. Each department contains a number of volunteer teams, each led by a Team Lead.
You will be supported by the CEO, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our other staff and Heads of Department.
Company: Nightline Association
Role: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Term Limit: Three years, with the possibility to be extended.
Location: Remote working, open to applicants across the UK
Supported by: CEO
Accountable to: CEO
Services Department
The Nightline Services Department is split into four teams:
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Accreditation Team - ensuring that Nightlines are operating consistently within the Good Practice Guidelines (GPGs). Developing the GPGs to be in line with sector best practice.
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Setup Team - ensuring that new Nightlines are set up smoothly and with our guidance.
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Policy Team- maintaining a library of best practice policy templates and supporting Nightline with the development of their policies.
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Training Team - ensuring that the practices of all Nightlines is suitable for training new volunteers.
You will be responsible for overseeing these teams, including the work they produce and their strategic direction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Heads of Department are expected to delegate where appropriate and to seek support where needed.
Department Management
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Strategically direct your department, in order to keep its goals and priorities in line with the strategy and plans of the Association.
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Oversee and monitor the delivery of all department projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting the Association’s strategy, aims and plans.
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Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
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Line manage Team Leads in your department, including monthly meetings and welfare checks.
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Support and supervise department volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
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Oversee the recruitment of new volunteers within your department and plan for capacity and need
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Appoint, or act as, a temporary replacement for vacant volunteer roles in your department.
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Where necessary, work with the CEO to apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.
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Exhibit and promote effective team working.
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Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support the volunteer teams.
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Keep abreast of developments in your department’s area of work in the charity context.
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Keep abreast of developments within the wider sector, actively seeking opportunities for external collaborations where appropriate.
Communication
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Report on progress to the rest of the Senior Management Team, ensuring results are evaluated and evidenced.
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Communicate effectively and clearly with volunteers, staff, Trustees, Nightlines, and other Heads of Department with openness, respect and transparency.
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Build relationships and create links between departments and teams.
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Clearly set out the needs of your department at the senior management level.
Meetings & Events
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Organise and run online department meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of department activity.
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Attend monthly online Senior Management team meetings to share ideas, information and tasks.
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Contribute to the planning and running of Association Away Days, Regional Conferences (November) and the National Conference (a long weekend in June/July) and encourage department volunteers to take part in these.
Governance & Accountability
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Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with the CEO to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
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Provide verbal and written updates and reports as required.
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Set and implement suitable policies & procedures within your department, in line with the Association’s wider policies, procedures and other governing documents.
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Authorise expenditure and expenses in line with your departmental budget and to the level agreed by the CEO.
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Seek approval from the CEO, or Trustees, when required.
Essential Experience and Skills
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Able to lead, motivate, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Volunteer management and/or leadership experience.
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Highly developed organisational, planning, and communication skills.
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Self-motivated with effective time management skills and delegation.
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Personable, supportive, and approachable.
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Ability to act impartially and always in the best interests of Nightlines and the students they serve.
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community.
Desirable Experience
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Experience of project management
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Experience formulating/implementing a strategy
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Prior experience with a Nightline service and/or the Nightline Association.
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Understanding of Nightline or other helplines, or the wider mental health, higher education or charity sectors.
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Prior experience prioritising across workstreams or tasks.
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Prior experience at a helpline, particularly in the mental health sector.
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Experience with Training.
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Experience with the Good Practice Guidelines for Nightlines.
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Experience with Policymaking.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It’s an exciting time for the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse: momentum is growing, with heightened public awareness of domestic abuse following the pandemic, increased government focus, and employers increasingly recognising their crucial role in enabling employees to recognise the signs of, and seek support on, domestic abuse.
The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (known as EIDA) is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our mission to empower employers to act effectively against domestic abuse.
Our aim is to ensure that all team members, volunteers, trustees, job applicants and the people we come into contact with are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society.
We want our board to be representative of our society and membership and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experiences of domestic abuse, people based outside the southeast of England and in the nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and from people with experience as a people manager or employer, large or small.
Who we are
We are a free-to-join members' network of employers and a registered charity supporting over 1,500 large and small employers to take effective action on domestic abuse. Our members collectively employ over 25% of the UK workforce.
Our mission is to equip employers to support their employees affected by domestic abuse and to share best practice with other employers.
We endeavour to bring about constructive change, leading to a society where survivors thrive, and where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Our Trustees are volunteer board members who play a vital role in making sure that EIDA achieves its mission. As a group, they:
- Oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.
- Ensure that EIDA has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
- Provide support and challenge to the executive team, enabling EIDA to grow and thrive.
We are seeking up to four new Trustees to join the existing group of eight.
EIDA has a UK-wide remit with a membership made up of employers, and we want to reflect that across our Trustees.
Trustee duties
Trustees are the people who lead our charity and decide how it is run. We envisage the trustee duties broadly as:
- Support and provide advice on EIDA’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee EIDA’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve EIDA’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to EIDA’s CEO.
- Keep abreast of changes in EIDA’s operating environment.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EIDA’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
- Participate in periodic appraisals of the performance of the Board of Trustees, collectively and individually.
- Represent EIDA at external functions, meetings and events.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will contribute to the diversity of thinking on our board.
Whether you are an experienced trustee or are looking to take your first step at board level, we would like to hear from you. We ask for:
- Commitment to tackling domestic abuse and EIDA’s mission.
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions.
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and EIDA’s core values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Versatility, Openness and Kindness.
- Time to commit to supporting the organisation, including attendance at Board meetings (2 hours, 5 times annually), virtual and in-person events (4-6 annually) and any sub committees.
- Ability to build and maintain a healthy network that promotes the aims of EIDA across the business community, to drive member growth, and to enhance EIDA fundraising activities.
- Some experience as an employer or people manager.
Terms of appointment
Position: Trustee
Location: This is a hybrid role, with occasional travel required to Board and network meetings held in central London
Terms: A maximum fixed term appointment of one three-year term followed by a further three-year term
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment: EIDA’s Board of Trustees meets 4-5 times a year within the working hours of 10-5pm. Currently meetings are held in London and remotely (Zoom).
Closing date
9am, Monday 10 June 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are appreciated.
Our mission is to equip employers to support their employees affected by domestic abuse and to share best practice with other employers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Autism Together is looking to recruit two new Trustees to its board. If you are an enthusiastic professional with senior level experience, preferably at Board level, in areas including social care, finance and accountancy, human resources, fundraising, health & safety, and audit & risk, then we would like to hear from you.
Successful applicants will be joining the board of one of the UK’s leading specialist service providers, a charitable organisation which directly supports over 450 autistic individuals, and a staff group of over 800 main staff and 100 relief workers.
Founded in Wirral in 1968, Autism Together is a complex, stimulating, award-winning organisation with an annual turnover of £26m and a substantial property portfolio. The charity provides Residential care, Supported Living, Day Services, and Respite for autistic adults, alongside a range of support for young people and their families.
Our Trustees contribute significantly to the strategic planning and direction of Autism Together and successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience in governance, good communication and an ability to conform to our Trustee Code.
The Board recognises that diversity of Trustees is vital if we are to operate with excellence, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Trustees are expected to attend 8 board meetings per year, become actively involved in at least one quarterly sub-committee, and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of the charity’s work.
We are seeking Trustees who will bring relevant skills and experience in one of the following areas:
⦿ Community-led development and action.
⦿ Financial management.
⦿ Legal and HR experience in the field of commercial and charity law.
⦿ Communication experience particularly in the area of social media.
⦿ IT and governance structures.
⦿ Property and Estates.
⦿ Governance and/or knowledge of quality assurance.
Beyond technical and strategic abilities, we are looking for individuals who are committed to our mission and values, with strong interpersonal skills to constructively challenge the Board and the Executives in the best interests of the people we support.
For more details about this role, please download the Trustee Application Pack below.
You can apply directly via this site, or via our website, or by post at the following address:
Autism Together, Oak House, 6 Tebay Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 3PA
Reg. Charity No: 1007878
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Bright Futures UK is a charity that supports young people who are forced to take time out from education due to chronic illness. We provide programmes that stimulate learning and provide a social aspect which offer respite to young people who have become extremely isolated due to long-term illness.
We are currently looking for an experienced Social Media Marketer to work with us and help us devise a strong Social Media Strategy.
We would like the volunteer to deliver on the following:
• Perform a social media audit: Assess the current state of our social media pages and make recommendations on how we might improve our presence and engagement and where we might focus our efforts.
• Help us develop and execute a Social Media Strategy to help us expand our social media presence across three platforms, Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.
• Provide guidance on how we can manage our social media on an ongoing basis e.g. using a centralised tool, creating a content calendar, identifying easy and free graphic tools and images
• Produce fresh and engaging content for our social media channels
• Prepare graphics for sharing across channels
• Engage with our followers and encourage interaction
• Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis
• Promote upcoming Events / Sessions
We want to collaborate with you to ensure that this role will help you develop professionally and personally. It will give you full autonomy in curating interesting content in line with our mission across these platforms and help us promote our current services and ongoing work.
Location
This position is home-based with opportunities to come into our office in Camden, London.
Time commitment
We ask that you commit 5-8 hours per month for a minimum 10-week period.
Benefits of volunteering with Bright Futures UK:
• Make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Gain valuable experience and skills
• Work with a supportive and friendly team
• Receive training and support
• Reference provided upon completion
• Be part of a growing and successful charity
If you're someone who is interested in supporting us with our in our mission to make sure young people living with long term illness can reach their true potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'd love to hear from you.
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Are you a future Chair committed to voluntary action?
Are you knowledgeable of the voluntary sector within criminal justice? Can you help us implement our new strategy during a crucial time in our sector?
Clinks are looking for a Chair who can lead our incredible board and work collaboratively with our leadership team to steward a vibrant and vital voluntary sector. Our current Chair has completed two terms and will be stepping down at our 2024 AGM at the end of this year. The Chair is pivotal to creating the conditions for overall board and individual director effectiveness, both inside and outside the boardroom. The Chair will provide leadership to the board, act as line manager to the Chief Executive Officer, manage quarterly board meetings and subcommittees, and lead in succession planning for the board.
Person Specification
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system in England and Wales and the role of the voluntary sector within it
- Knowledge of the UK voluntary sector and charity governance
- Commitment to the organisation, and willingness to devote the necessary time
- Commitment to anti-racism
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Impartiality, tact and diplomacy.
We welcome all applications, and we understand the importance of having a diverse board, representative of the communities impacted by criminal justice. Clinks is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation and we are transparent about the work needed to achieve that. We especially welcome applications from racially minoritised people and those who represent Black and racially minoritised led organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.