Conferences And Events Volunteer Roles in Central London, Greater London
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Team Lead
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Responsible for: Events team
Accountable to: Head of Fundraising, Events & Comms
The purpose of your role is to lead, coordinate and support the Events team, a small team of volunteers which sits within the Fundraising, Events & Comms department. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery and evaluation of a varied programme of events. Currently, this includes: regular, virtual training opportunities/discussion groups; regional conferences (November); a residential national conference (June/July); three away days per year for Nightline Association volunteers; and the annual Nightline Awards.
The Events Team Lead will work closely with the Operations Officer and CEO to project manage all Nightline Association events, ensuring that necessary tasks are delegated and completed. They will also provide support and guidance to individuals and teams across the organisation who are seeking to deliver their own events.
You will also work with the Research and Impact department to develop our approach to evaluation, and the Services department to ensure that event planning is informed by the needs of Nightlines.
As a Team Lead, you will be supported by the Head of Fundraising, Events & Comms, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our staff team, Trustees and other Heads of Department.
Activities and Responsibilities
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Oversee and monitor the delivery of all team projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting departmental and organisational strategy, aims and plans.
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Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
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Line manage volunteers in your team, including monthly one-to-one meetings.
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Support and supervise volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
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Assist with the recruitment of new volunteers within your team.
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Appoint a temporary replacement for vacant volunteer roles in your team.
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Where necessary, 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 your team.
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Organise and run online team meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of team activity.
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Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with your Head of Department to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
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Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the agreed programme of events, to allow us to support member Nightlines to share best practice and feel as though they belong to a community within the Association.
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Lead planning and project management for key projects including the regional and national conferences, delegating work across the Association as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
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Experience in events, project management or customer service
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Experience with Nightline or a similar organisation
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Experience of working with or leading a team
Competencies
Essential
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Highly developed organisational, planning, delegation and communication skills
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Lead, motivate, and work as part of a team
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Personable, supportive, and approachable
Desirable
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Prioritisation across workstreams or tasks
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Familiarity with Google Workspace
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Confident facilitating conversations and/or speaking to groups
Knowledge
Essential
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
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Knowledge of inclusive event design
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're a small team passionate about working with politicians and decision-makers from all sides of politics. Our goal is to spread the word about Scouts and support policies that help our movement, including our young members and volunteers.
We believe it's crucial to involve young people in what we do. That's why we empower them to speak up about the things that matter to them, ensuring our work truly reflects what our members need and want. Right now, we have a team of 10 youth advocates who joined us last year, and we're excited to add 5 more roles.
We're also recruiting a volunteer team to make our team more diverse and bring in fresh ideas. This mix of voices and experiences makes our work even better, reaching more people and making a bigger impact. And as our team grows, we're dedicated to giving everyone the support, guidance, and chances to learn and grow.
As part of this team, you'll get to talk directly to senior leaders in government and run campaigns that change things for the better. You'll go to events like Party Conferences and meet other people who care about Scouts. Plus, you'll learn loads of skills like public speaking, campaign development, and working with others to make big things happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.
Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
Do you have great administration and IT skills and enjoy meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then read on!
We are looking for a Volunteer On-line Meeting Assistant to support the Head of Area (Central Region) with organising and preparing for monthly and quarterly virtual meetings, and on occasion events or conferences.
You will be remote based at home, with some occasional travel for face-to-face meetings (expenses reimbursed), and ideally will be able to commit up to 4 hours per week to volunteering, during usual office hours Monday to Friday.
You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.
What you will be doing as a Volunteer On-line Meeting Assistant
The majority of meetings are held virtually on-line via MS Teams. You will support the Head of Area (and meeting Chair) by:
- Co-ordinating meeting invitations (via MS Teams), attendee registration and apologies
- Distributing documents in advance of meetings
- Take notes of the meeting and share these with attendees, eg, updating SharePoint
- General meeting support, share any slides, launch polls and set up break out rooms as required during virtual meetings
- Co-ordinate and collate post event evaluations and feedback
- Develop and maintain information systems, eg, attendee contact details and distribution lists
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- Experience of note taking
- Good listening & orgnisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office packages, Outlook and MS Teams
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Warm, friendly, empathetic and able to connect with people from a range of backgrounds
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The job entails working closely with project/programme managers in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's internal operations, external networking, HR, events, communications & fundraising. Successful candidates will be able to gain proven experience in each of the highlighted areas.
The successful candidate must be a quick learner, trustworthy, intelligent and pro-active self-starter, highly organised and able to multitask effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide receptionist and general admin support to the team, including basic bookkeeping
Provide seamless support to project leads, contractors and freelancers
Help with events and conferences.
Help with writing of funding proposals, publicity & marketing
Update social media, website, marketing and promotion content
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be Intelligent & Trustworthy - have gained great academic results
Demonstrate excellent writing skills and speaking ability
Pay attention to details and exhibit high degree of precision with work assignments
Be Tech Savvy - Be competent/confident with CRM, CMS, social media and spreadsheets
Have some interest in Art Galleries, Creativity, Research, International Devevelopment and/or business administration
Benefits:
Career Development Plan Support
Access to paid training and qualification enhancement
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
Fully remote working option available to suitably experienced candidate(s).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - 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.
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Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.
In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.
This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.
The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.
The main responsibilities will be:
• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.
Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.
Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ob Overview:
As the Volunteer Personal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our inspirational CEO, Michelle Dornelly. This is an incredible opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader who is bringing about transformative changes in our community.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Prioritise conflicting appointments, ensuring the CEO's schedule is optimised.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Screen and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintain accurate records and files, both electronic and physical.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events, handling logistics, agendas, and materials.
- Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO and key personnel.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
- Track project deadlines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Maintain confidentiality in all communications and interactions.
Task Prioritisation and Time Management:
- Proactively identify priorities and manage competing demands to optimise the CEO's time.
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to address them effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
Join our team and be part of the positive change Children with Voices is bringing to the community! Michelle Dornelly's leadership is truly inspiring, and your contribution as a Volunteer Personal Assistant will make a significant impact. We cover transport costs and provide nourishing meals for our dedicated volunteers. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Together, let's create a better future!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - 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.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
Your journey with purpose begins here
Join us in creating positive change!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Managing databases
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
REQUIRED SKILLS
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
- Access to own laptop
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
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.
Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK (executive position)
Minimum: 2 days per week
The current Secretary is stepping down after twenty years of service to ICOMOS-UK. We are looking for someone to fill the position starting in July 2024. This is currently a part-time un-paid executive (equivalent to a CEO) role with reasonable expenses for out of the office work. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone who wishes to work as part of an international organisation and bring international heritage conservation ideas and knowledge and practice to the UK. It could suit someone who has part-time availability or has recently retired and wishes to retain an active involvement in the heritage sector within an international dimension. Experience of working in sectors relating to the historic/built environment and/or culture and heritage would be desirable. Experience in managing the development and delivery of governance, policy and operations for a small or medium sized organisation or as part of a larger organisation would be essential. We envisage that an increase in membership which ICOMOS-UK is working towards may generate funding to make the role paid in the future.
The Secretary reports to the President and manages a member of staff (part-time paid staff member) and volunteers who undertake work intermittently.
We are expecting to fill this post by the beginning of July 2024 and would be happy to arrange an informal chat with ICOMOS-UK’s President about the role, on request.
Application process: closing date for the application is 17th May 2024. Candidates should send a CV, no longer than 2/3 pages, setting out why they wish to apply for the post and all relevant skills, knowledge and experience that support the application. Interviews are scheduled during first week in June 2024. The successful candidate will be notified soon after the interview date.
Job Description
The role of the General Secretary
The role of the General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK (equivalent to a CEO of a small organisation) is to take responsibility for the day-to-day function of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), to manage the secretariat (including the Operations Manager and volunteer staff), to support the work of the President and Executive Committee, and to oversee the national and international activities of ICOMOS-UK. The General Secretary will report to the President.
The organisation has been through a review and has been implementing its revised vision to increase ICOMOS-UK’s membership, (which currently stands at 470-500), and raise the organisation’s profile. We are a broad church and our members come from a variety of background and includes architects, archaeologists, geographers, engineers, project managers, curators, planners, carpenters, specialists in intangible cultural customs and traditions etc. Unlike many heritage organisations which were forced to close down during the pandemic, we were fortunate to retain our members throughout the lockdown and since which demonstrates the loyalty and support we already garner from our members. The General Secretary would work with the membership committee in sustaining this trend and identify new ideas to retain existing members and recruit new ones.
Main Duties / Key Responsibilities
- To support the President and Executive Committee in the delivery of the work of ICOMOS-UK.
- To develop, co-ordinate and present policy, as agreed with the Executive Committee.
- To co-ordinate and manage the secretariat function of ICOMOS-UK including the Office Manager. To oversee the governance arrangements for ICOMOS-UK.
- To work with the Treasurer on the budget, income generation and expenditure for ICOMOS-UK, including support for fund-raising activities and applications.
- To help drive the recruitment and support of members of ICOMOS-UK.
- To help coordinate and promote events supporting and disseminating the work of ICOMOS-UK.
- To coordinate, promote and report on the activities of ICOMOS-UK committees to the membership, stakeholders and potential interest groups; to work with the committees on the implementation of their recommendations.
- The post holder will be the secretary of the International Monuments Trust (IMT), convene meetings, take minutes and organise the transfer of payments.
Person Specification
You will have or develop:
- strong drive and initiative
- strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in all tasks
- experience in using your own judgement
- familiarity in reporting to and taking direction from the President and Executive Committee.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Required knowledge, skills and experience for the suitable candidate can be found on the attached Job Description.
Competency Framework
The competency Framework for the role can be found on the attached Job Description.
Dimensions
- Understanding of the work of ICOMOS, using knowledge and experience to proactively engage with Executive Committee and stakeholders.
- Supporting and undertaking work and providing reports to President and Executive Committee.
- Acting as a champion for ICOMOS’s work.
Background
What is ICOMOS?
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) was set up in 1965 and is a non-governmental international organisation dedicated to the conservation of the world’s monuments and sites. With around 11,000 individual members active in over 150 countries and a network of 130 National committees (similar to the one in the UK) spread across the world, ICOMOS is one of the most highly regarded conservation organisations in the world. Its 31 International Scientific Committees made up of heritage conservation specialists from across the globe are responsible for developing charters, principles and guidelines on conservation and management of cultural sites. It is one the three advisers to the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on cultural World Heritage properties (the other two being IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) and ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property)).
What is ICOMOS-UK?
ICOMOS-UK is one of the 130 national committees of ICOMOS. It is an independent charity, set up in 1965. We have an active membership of individuals and institutions who come from a wide range of backgrounds in the UK and worldwide. As a national committee based in the UK, ICOMOS-UK promotes appreciation and understanding of our built environment and landscape associated with it and UK’s diverse intangible cultural heritage. It mirrors the structure of the international body. We have a UK board, a small Secretariat comprising an Operations Manager (OM) and a General Secretary. There are eight scientific committees which report to the Board. Our focus is on providing advice on good practice through the dissemination of ICOMOS’s international Charters, Principles and Guidelines and regular national and international events (conferences, lectures, panel discussions etc). We are also the only independent adviser on the implementation of 1972 World Heritage Convention and its Operational Guidelines to the UK Government and the 33 World Heritage sites situated across the UK. The Board and the eight scientific committees collaborate with the heritage, arts and education sectors in the UK and internationally in developing new thinking and making ICOMOS’s international standards relevant to the national context.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
You will be volunteering with a small, but passionate and fun team made up of two admin staff, five retail and online sales staff, and a dedicated trustee board of five, from a range of backgrounds.
We are a highly proactive, progressive and approachable branch, with a clear vision for the future - aiming for charitable excellence, a strong community focus, and a passion to support, signpost and advocate for our pet-owning community.
Among our animal welfare activities are schemes such as assisted neutering and microchipping, welfare events such as free microchipping and clinic sessions, provision of a local pet food bank, family fun day events in aid of animal welfare, and the delivery of educational materials - created by the branch team, for our younger audiences.
We support RSPCA frontline teams within our local area, and we are always keen to take on new challenges and innovative ways to fundraise and work alongside those in our community who need our support.
The insights and skills of our trustees are the key to the future direction of the branch.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
- Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships;
- Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
- Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Ideally we would want a Trustee within the Sunderland, Hartlepool, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead or Durham area. However, the position can be done mostly via remote means - and so, you can be located anywhere in the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Duration: 3 years rolling up to max 9 years
Location: Regents Park, central London
Salary: Unremunerated
Closing date: 28th April 2023
Trustee
International Students House
Background
International Students House (the ‘House’ or ’ISH’) is one of the leading charities providing support and accommodation for international and UK undergraduate and postgraduate students, singles, couples and families, from over 85 nations studying at over 32 higher education degree awarding institutions. It is one of the most diverse student residential communities in the UK. The charity currently has over 350 students in residence in Regent’s Park and Balham and has plans to expand. You can find out more on our website.
The ethos of the House is to create ‘a home away from home’ for students from all around the globe. Its main activities are the provision of scholarships, affordable housing, social activities and welfare support. To fund its charitable activities, the House manages a bar, a meetings & events operation, and a public entertainment business with a modern, medium-sized central London venue, 229.
The House is completely independent and receives no government or local authority funding. Overall income last year (2021-22) was circa £6 million, and the charity has physical assets of around £100 million and a substantial investment fund. It is financially self-supporting with multiple income generating streams and a professional and entrepreneurial management style to fulfil its mission. The House employs around 90 employees from 35 different home nations. Recent awards include best Student Accommodation in London 2018, Championing Diversity award 2019, Best Student Community Centre - Greater London 2020, and London Healthy Workplace Award 2021.
ISH is looking for one or two trustees to join the Board of Governors (the “ Board”). We are looking for individuals who have experience in the private, public or charitable sector and who can bring their entrepreneurial, management and governance skills to assist the charity in delivering its mission. This is an exciting time to join the Board of a dynamic and friendly organisation.
Governance
The Board has a maximum of 12 Governors (“Trustees”). It is supported by a Finance and Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominations Committee, an Investment Committee, a Property Strategy Committee, a Scholarship Committee, and a Student Management Committee. The Patron is HRH Princess Royal. Trustees are expected to serve on at least one of the named Committees in addition to the main Board.
The Board is responsible for:
- Setting the strategy, budget and policy framework of International Students House.
- Supporting the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team (SMT) in implementing the strategy and business plan.
- Overall good governance and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Promoting the organisation externally.
- Assisting with fundraising activities when required.
Role of a Trustee
The statutory duties of a trustee are to:
- Work with fellow Board members and SMT in setting the Charity’s strategic aims, ensuring that the necessary financial and other resources are in place for ISH to meet its objectives and review performance management.
- Provide leadership to the Charity within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enable risks to be assessed and managed.
- Comply with its governing document, charity law, company law and all other relevant law, legislation and/or regulations;
- Pursue its objectives as defined in its governing document;
- Use its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, and in doing so fulfils its purpose for the benefit of the public;
- Maintain proper systems, procedures and controls and that they are kept under regular review.
- Safeguard the good name and values of the ISH; and
- Appoint the CEO and monitor their performance
Person Specification
International Students House intends to recruit trustees who will also be members of appropriate sub–committees and who may be prepared to occupy the posts of Chair and Vice Chair in the future.
The successful candidates may come from a wide range of backgrounds and especially welcomed would be individuals with experience and knowledge of marketing, finance/accounting, or IT/digital. They will be able to provide a range of skills and experience, from the following areas:
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of ISH.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- Financially astute with an understanding of charity financial management.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Enthusiasm for our mission and vision.
- Willingness to lead according to our values.
- Understanding of other cultures and issues faced by international students in the UK.
ISH is committed to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves and therefore welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.
Time Commitment
The Board meets four times a year and the Committees also meet on average four times a year. In addition, there are evening social events for our residents which Trustees will be invited to attend as these will give you the opportunity to meet our students and stakeholders. You would normally be expected to attend two of these events a year. All meetings are either in person at Regent’s Park, London or via video conferencing, on dates fixed 18 months in advance and are normally held at around 4.00 to 5.30 pm GMT. All Trustees are subject to re-election after three years.
Remuneration
This position is unremunerated.
The Board meets four times a year and the sub-committees normally meet four times a year. In addition, there are many evening social events for our residents which Trustees will be invited to attend and which will give you the opportunity to meet our students and stakeholders. You would normally be expected to attend two of these events a year. All meetings are either in person at Regent’s Park, London or via video conferencing, on dates fixed 18 months in advance and are normally held at around 4.00 to 5.30 pm GMT. All Trustees are subject to re-election after three years.
Remuneration
This position is unremunerated.
Application Process
Please apply with covering letter setting out how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, no later than 28th April 2023.
We anticipate that interviews will be held week commencing 9th May 2023, with a view to the successful candidates taking up their posts at the Board meeting in June 2023.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Alpine Garden Society President and Board Chair person
Thank you for expressing interest in joining the Board of the Alpine Garden Society as our President and chair. You do so at an exciting time for the charity as it seeks to embed recent changes to thrive for another 90 years.
Since our founding in 1929 we have been a specialist interest society that has aimed to share our passion for growing and conserving alpine plants. With the increased pressures on society with smaller gardens and the advent of social media, alpines are enjoying a resurgence and so we wish to see the society grow from the strong foundations of the past.
The last five years have seen us adapt to change and develop to the modern society we are today. Our switch to embracing digital technology and use of modern communication has allowed us to harness the decades old love of our interest and bring it to new audiences on a global stage. We continue to indulge in traditional activities like garden visits, plant fairs and shows that we are renowned for by our loyal members.
The next chapter on our journey to our centenary sees consolidation of our operation and putting our membership at the heart of what we do to deliver our charitable mission. We wish to grow our membership from a stable base and seek new and exciting ways to inspire people through our passion for plants.
About Us
Welcome to the Alpine Garden Society! We are one of the largest specialist garden societies in the world. The Society has a wide interest in plants that encompass not only true alpine and mountain plants, but also small hardy herbaceous plants, hardy and half-hardy bulbs, hardy ferns, hardy succulents, and small shrubs. We are passionate about plants.
The Alpine Garden Society was founded in December 1929. The main purpose of the Society was, and still is to educate its members and the public on alpine plants, their cultivation and conservation. We achieve our charitable objectives through staging our National Shows, publishing our quarterly Journal, The Alpine Gardener and by organising talks, events and conferences. Ever since its inception the Society has also built displays incorporating alpine plants at various national Flower Shows.
We are passionate about the conservation of alpine plants and as a registered charity, we fund cultivation and conservation projects across the UK and abroad. We also encourage the development of knowledge and skills in the alpine field by funding the AGS Trainee Scheme.
Alpine Garden Society members enjoy exclusive benefits such as expert-led AGS Expeditions tours all over the world and access to one of the biggest seed exchanges in the world.
The Alpine Garden Society is governed by a Board of Trustees and run by a director alongside a small staff cohort and a team of dedicated volunteers.
We are located adjacent to Pershore College in Worcestershire, where we maintain a quarter of an acre alpine garden adjacent to our office. We have a network of AGS local groups located around the country who stage regional shows, talks and events.
Person Specification – who we are looking for
- An inclusive, empathetic, transparent approach to leadership
- A passion for alpine plants
- A balance of independent judgement and an ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive Board
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- A diplomatic, clear, tactful approach, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
- A demonstrable understanding of the role of charity Board Members
- Proven experience of working effectively with a Board, with an ability to make the most of the skillsets around the table
- Experience of non-profit governance, ideally in a board capacity
- Experience playing a key role in an organisation’s evolution and growth
Role Responsibilities and Duties (three year term)
The President/Chair of the Society has a dual role. In addition to having the same responsibilities as any trustee they also have to act as a team leader with the extra duties and responsibilities that accompany this role.
General responsibilities of the President/Chair
Providing leadership for the board as it fulfils its governance duties and responsibilities toward the organisation, including :
- setting vision, values, mission strategy and high-level policy in accordance with charity regulations and the governing document
- monitor the organisation's performance against established targets
- securing financial stability for the organisation
- assisting the Treasurer to protect and manage organisation property and investments
- safeguarding the organisation's reputation and values
- must guide the Board to ensure that the Society operates in line with its charitable purposes
- must always act in the best interests of the organisation as a whole and not allow any personal interest to sway policy making
- making sure all organisational activities comply with regulations and the law
- reviewing major risks and making provisions for the organisation to respond appropriately
- appointing and managing the Chief Executive Officer (Society Director)
- organising and leading board development activities such as self-assessments
- delegating the above duties appropriately
Specific duties:
Meetings
· planning meeting schedules and setting agendas, in close liaison with the Society Director
· leading meetings and facilitating discussion, encourage all trustees to participate and prevent the more talkative members from dominating the debate
Board leadership
· Alongside the society director, lead trustee recruitment and induction
· Ensure that the whole board is engaged - A Chair must not allow cliques or inner circles to form or allow cliques to influence policy to suit their own personal interests or those society activities in which they are interested.
· Utilise the skills and interests of all board members.
· To oversee the establishment and activities of the board committees, ensuring they are accountable and report properly to the board.
· Deal with conflict on the board
· Give direction to board policy -making. Exercises leadership by setting priorities for the board and steering discussion toward strategic issues
· Monitor the implementation of board decisions
· Work closely with other Officers
Representing the organisation
· Represent the organisation at functions and meetings (both internally and externally), and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
Financial & legal responsibilities
· The President must be prepared to be a signatory on the Society bank mandates and other official investment documents.
Limited Companies
· Act as a Director of each limited company and also a signatory on the bank mandate forms.
· Undertake the necessary ATOL training and pass the certification process to be the responsible person ATOL holder on behalf of the limited company. This also involves ensuring that the necessary ATOL quarterly returns are accurately completed and submitted on time to the CAA. In addition to ensure that the correct documentation and renewal forms are completed as part of the annual ATOL licence renewal process.
· Ensure that the necessary insurance policies are in place with regard to AGS Expeditions Ltd.
· Assist and advise with the planning of AGS Tours.
Staffing
· Work closely with the Society Director who acts a the CEO to the Society. Both the Director and the President should liaise regularly and work together as a team on behalf of the board. They should jointly seek ways of improving board effectiveness.
· Recruitment - oversee the selection process when a new Society Director is appointed. This will entail ensuring that an appropriate job description is produced, proper selection procedures are followed and also representing the board on the appointment panel.
Renumeration
The position is a voluntary role although all reasonable expenses in pursuit of exercising the role will be covered
How to Apply
To apply for the president/chair role, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement. Please submit a PDF document (maximum two pages) that outlines a bit about you, what you feel is your most relevant experience qualifying you to be our president, and why you’re interested in becoming president of the Alpine Garden Society. Moreover, we would like to understand how you perceive the role of Chair of a charity like Alpine Garden Society, how you might approach the relationship between Chair and CEO and what is your vision for the society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help shape the future of public services? Are you interested in how to make the UK a fairer country? Are you frustrated by the state of political debate on tax?
If you are ready to demand change, we invite you to apply to join the board of Tax Justice UK, helping us to campaign for a fairer and more effective tax system. We want to see higher taxes to support quality public services and ensure the redistribution of wealth.
We are looking for people who are passionate about making change and who can offer the support we need to be an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation. We have space for two people to join our board.
We’re particularly interested in people who have experience and skills in the following areas:
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Running small, or non-profit, organisations (board or senior leadership)
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Strategic communications, public or political campaigning, movement building or digital marketing.
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Fundraising, including individual giving and major donors
For more information about the two general board of director roles, please download the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 10am on 10 June
Interviews will take place on 2nd and 3rd July (in person in Vauxhall - we can cover any reasonable travel expenses)
First meeting date: 24 October 2024, 2-4pm (in person in Vauxhall)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRUSTEES REQUIRED!
At TOP UK we know how distressing and overwhelming OCD and phobias can be. Nearly 40 years of experience tells us that both conditions have a hugely negative impact on people’s lives. Fear and anxiety are incredibly unpleasant emotions and to frequently experience these emotions on a large scale is traumatic and debilitating. No one deserves that.
At TOP UK we also know that OCD and phobias are poorly understood, under-funded and stigmatised despite affecting millions of people. OCD and phobia sufferers often tell us how misunderstanding of their conditions leaves them feeling isolated, alone and afraid to seek help. At TOP UK, we believe no one should feel alone in facing their fears
It is an exciting but testing time at TOP UK and we have just launched an ambitious three-year strategy. While we are eager to embark on this new stage of development for our organisation it comes with an acknowledgment that we are working in particularly uncertain and stressful times and there is a greater need to grow our service than ever before. Demand for our service is at an all-time high and continues to grow, currently dramatically outstripping our capacity. Mental health services are at breaking point leaving those with OCD and Phobias often finding it impossible to find help and dealing with debilitating conditions alone.
Meeting this demand will be a challenge, but it is a challenge we are ready and willing to push for but in order to grow and build our organisation we are keen to evolve, enhance and diversify our Board of Trustees
The role is open to those from the public, private and voluntary sectors. You should be someone with a genuine interest in mental health and we are ideally looking for individuals with any of the following experience: Charity Governance; IT & Digital;Marketing, Communications and Brand; Fundraising: Diversity and Inclusion.
TOP UK also particularly welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates from the LGBTQ+ community as they are currently under represented in our organisation.
All board meetings are virtual and take place every other month.
For further details please click on the attached Trustee Application pack below. Application is by letter and CV, please click on the apply button to submit these.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.