Education trustee volunteer roles in england

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We care about our community; we care about our people.  Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education and promoting equality and diversity.

About the Role

We are looking for a new Board Safeguarding Lead to join our award-winning organisation. As the charitable arm of Derby County Football Club, we aim to improve lives and communities through physical activity, sport, health and education. 

Working with over 30,000 participants each year, we have been a registered charity since 2008 - encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity.

The trustee responsible for Safeguarding has delegated responsibility from the Board of Trustees to support the Safeguarding and Compliance Manager to ensure the organisation maintains high standards of safeguarding practices for the welfare and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in its activities. 

Duties of the Role

• Policy Oversight: Ensuring the organisation has appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place and that they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices and legal requirements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Monitoring compliance with safeguarding laws, regulations, and guidelines, and helping manage any safeguarding-related risks that arise within the Trust’s operations.
• Training and Awareness: Supporting the Safeguarding and Compliance Manager to ensure staff and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training to understand their responsibilities in protecting individuals at risk.
• Reporting and Accountability: Supporting the Safeguarding and Compliance Manager where required on safeguarding concerns or allegations, ensuring that any issues are reported and addressed appropriately in line with the Trust’s policies.
• Board Oversight: Reporting on safeguarding matters to the board of trustees, ensuring that safeguarding is a key part of organisational governance and decision-making.

The Safeguarding Trustee plays a critical role in promoting a culture of safety and ensuring that DCCT provides a safe environment for all its participants, especially those who are vulnerable. 

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To send a CV and covering A4 letter indicating why you are interested in joining the board and what skills and experiences could make you suitable for the role of Board Safeguarding Lead, to Paul Newman (Head of Community). 

We’re looking for new Trustees

YHA enables everyone, especially young people, to connect with each other, nature and heritage through hostels in amazing places throughout England and Wales. Since 1930, we’ve been increasing access to travel and adventure. It’s our aim to reach and positively impact the lives of more people from more diverse backgrounds. And we target our support to young people and groups from under-served communities.

It’s a really exciting time to join YHA as we’ve just launched a refreshed strategy that will see us focus our activities and deepen our impact with the aim of growing people’s confidence, connection and sense of belonging - outcomes vital to wellbeing in this uncertain world.

What you’ll get from joining our Board

• the opportunity to contribute to the success of a national charity
• the chance to use your knowledge to make a valuable contribution to society
• a full induction and membership of an inclusive, welcoming Board

This could be a great fit for you
You don’t need to have been on a Board before to become a YHA Trustee. We’re looking for people who support our mission and values, and who can act as ambassadors for YHA.

What matters most is that you bring good communication and listening skills, fair and reasoned decision-making, the confidence to challenge and support constructively, and time to commit to the role.

Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people from the global majority to apply. These voices are currently under-represented on our Board, and we are committed to changing that.

Valuable additional strategic experience
We’re also looking to strengthen the Board with Trustees who bring strategic insight in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Hospitality
• Information technology, cyber security and data protection
• Leadership in a schools environment

Please note, you don’t need to have all these attributes to apply. 
Candidates must be over 16 years of age. 

Experience comes in many forms. Whether you’ve taken part in a community group, student council, parent committee, trade union, local campaign, or formal Board settings - those insights are all valuable here. 

Application deadline: 9am on 21 July 2025

Education for Health Trustee: Digital, marketing and communications

Education for Health is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with long term physical and mental health conditions by providing high quality education to health care professionals and others who support them.

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board and would welcome Trustees with a digital skill set and experience in marketing and communications as well as the ability to deliver core Trustee responsibilities. We would be keen to recruit someone who is early/mid career. A background or interest in healthcare and/or education would be an advantage.

The Board meet four times a year and this Trustee would also be a member of the Commercial Committee which meets four times per year. Meetings are a mixture of in person and on line. The role is voluntary but we pay travel expenses

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Education for Health and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals, whilst operating within financial, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Core Responsibilities:

To ensure that the charity functions within its legal and regulatory requirements and in line with the organisations’ governance, continually striving for best practice.

To undertake such duties in a professional manner acting with integrity.

To use reasonable care and skill in their work as trustees, using their personal skills and experience as needed to ensure that the charity is well-run and efficient.

To act in the best interest of the charity and its beneficiaries at all times.

To promote and develop the charity for it to grow and maintain its contribution to health and wellbeing.

To maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisations’ objects, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.

To interview, appoint and monitor the work and activities of the CEO and executive team, according to the Scheme of Delegation.

To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, including, where appropriate, acting as a counter-signatory on bank payments and any applications for funds.

To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.

Digital, marketing and communications:

Working with the executive, use professional skills and expertise to support the growth of the charity through the following activities and functions:

Development of a marketing strategy, identifying gaps in the market and opportunities for growth

Creation of a digital marketing strategy and brand strategy

Social media management and content development

Website optimisation and creation of market funnels that lead to purchase of courses

Brand and product development

Communications

Optimising digital solutions and AI to drive operational efficiency

Familiarity with learning technologies and the use of AI in an educational context would be an advantage

The post holder should have an understanding of effective data security practices

Accountability

As the board are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity, they are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders including learners, commissioners, University of Hertfordshire (our awarding body), the Charity Commission, and Companies House.

Requirements:

To attend Board meetings approximately four times per year and to read papers in advance of meetings.

To attend the Commercial Committee four times per year.

To attend the AGM (usually adjacent to a Board meeting).

Person specification for a trustee:

Each trustee must demonstrate:

A commitment to the organisation and its objectives.

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee.

Strategic vision.

Sound, independent judgment.

An ability to think creatively.

A willingness to share their view.

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and achieve consensus

Education for Health is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with long term physical and mental health conditions by providing high quality education to health care professionals and others who support them.

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board and would welcome Trustees with a background in business growth, development and expansion. A background or interest in healthcare and/or education would be an advantage as would experience in the context of health, well-being and medical products. 

The Board meet four times a year and this Trustee would also be a member of the Commercial Committee which meets four times per year. Meetings are a mixture of in person and on line. The role is voluntary but we pay travel expenses.

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Education for Health and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals, whist operating within financial, legal and regulatory guidelines.

We will be looking to appoint a new Chair from November 2026 and therefore welcome applications from experienced Trustees who may have an interest in applying for the Chair role next year. 

Core Responsibilities:

To ensure that the charity functions within its legal and regulatory requirements and in line with the organisations’ governance, continually striving for best practice.

To undertake such duties in a professional manner acting with integrity.

Use reasonable care and skill in their work as trustees, using their personal skills and experience to ensure that the charity is well-run and efficient.

To act in the best interest of the charity and its beneficiaries at all times.

To promote and develop the charity for it to grow and maintain its contribution to health and well being.

To maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisations’ objects, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.

To interview, appoint and monitor the work and activities of the CEO and executive team, according to the Scheme of Delegation.

To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, including, where appropriate, acting as a counter-signatory on bank payments and any applications for funds.

To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.

Business growth and income generation:

To support the executive with the development of a commercial and growth strategy

To support the executive with business growth and expansion

To oversee and support new product development and the identification of new markets and support the commercialisation of all our educational packages

To oversee and support the executive in achieving income targets set by the Board

To develop the organisations approach to securing grants and bursary opportunities

Accountability

As the board are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity, they are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders including learners, commissioners, University of Hertfordshire (our awarding body), the Charity Commission, and Companies House.

Requirements:

To attend Board meetings approximately four times per year and to read papers in advance of meetings.

To attend the Commercial Committee four times per year.

To attend the AGM (usually adjacent to a Board meeting).

Person specification for a trustee:

Each trustee must demonstrate:

A commitment to the organisation and its objectives.

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee.

Strategic vision.

Sound, independent judgment.

An ability to think creatively.

A willingness to share their view.

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and achieve consensus

Join ASDAN’s Board of Trustees – make a lasting impact on young lives

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people?
Do you have the skills and experience to help guide an international education charity at a pivotal stage in its journey?

ASDAN is seeking three new Trustees to join our Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape our future strategy and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, especially those facing barriers to learning and achievement.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Digital learning
• Marketing and communications
• Commercial strategy within charitable organisations

About the Trustee role

As a Trustee, you will play a key role in steering ASDAN’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and helping us achieve our mission: to engage, elevate and empower young people through accessible, life-changing learning. Your role will include:

• Providing strategic oversight through participation in Board meetings and subcommittees
• Sharing your professional insights to support ASDAN’s growth and innovation
• Upholding our commitment to quality, inclusion and educational equity

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the challenges young people face today.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

ASDAN is committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may not have served as Trustees before. A comprehensive induction and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped and confident in your role.

How to apply

For more information or to apply, please download our Trustee Recruitment Information Pack. Applications close on 30 June, and interviews will be held in late July. We hope to welcome new Trustees to our Board meeting on 9 October.

The Board at Furness Education Trust, located in Cumbria, is seeking two new Trustees possessing extensive leadership experience in an education setting (primary or secondary). The Trust has seven schools and an annual budget of £16.3m.

Furness Education Trust (FET) is a seven-school Trust based in Barrow-in-Furness. The Trust originally grew out of Furness Academy and now includes two secondary schools and five primary schools. All academies in the Trust are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ except for Walney School, which joined the Trust in January 2025 with a ‘Requires Improvement’ judgement. Walney School was previously part of another Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), and when that MAT closed, the Department for Education (DfE) asked FET to take over the school due to the Trust’s capacity to provide support.

While Furness Academy is relatively large and oversubscribed, Walney School is smaller, with room to expand and accommodate more pupils. The Trust is actively working to encourage increased pupil intake at Walney. As the two secondary schools are less than three miles apart, there is an opportunity to attract more students to Walney, particularly as it moves onto a firm trajectory of improvement.

FET also supports small rural primary schools with fewer than 90 pupils and mixed-age classes. The Trust firmly believes that these schools play a vital role in their communities and is committed to maintaining their quality and sustainability.

Furness Education Trust benefits from the sponsorship and active support of BAE Systems, with several of its Trustees holding senior roles within the organisation. The Trust is also exploring innovative curriculum opportunities at Walney School, particularly in modern engineering and digital skills, to align with the region’s workforce needs. Additionally, FET is fostering collaboration with George Hastwell School, a neighbouring special school, reinforcing its commitment to regional partnerships and inclusive education.

The Trust’s Requirements

Furness Education Trust is seeking two experienced educational professionals with expertise in primary and/or secondary education to join its board. Both appointees will serve on the Quality of Education & Standards Committee, with the expectation that one may take on the role of committee chair following the planned departure of the current chair. The trust is looking for individuals who can provide both support and challenge to ensure the highest standards across all its academies.

Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience across multiple schools, whether within a multi-academy trust, a local authority, or as part of a school improvement initiative. This may include executive leadership roles, school improvement expertise, or consultancy work with a proven track record of driving educational excellence. While familiarity with the Ofsted inspection framework is beneficial, formal inspector training is not required.

The Trust’s governance structure includes three committees, including the Quality of Education & Standards Committee. New Trustees will be expected to attend all main Trust Board meetings, which take place four times a year (September, December, March and July), as well as meetings of the Quality of Education & Standards Committee.

Meetings are typically held in person at Furness Academy on Wednesdays at 4.30 pm and last approximately two hours. While in-person attendance is preferred, the Trust provides remote access when necessary.

All new Trustees will receive an induction programme supported by the governance professional and the Trust’s governance partner, Judicium. The induction programme includes an introductory visit and meeting, training on GovernorHub, essential reading such as role descriptors and the code of conduct, and an introduction to the National Governance Association training programme. Additionally, all new trustees will be provided with access to Governors for Schools’ ‘The First 100 Days as a Trustee’ eLearning module.

This is an opportunity to contribute strategically to a well-regarded Trust that is recognised by the DfE for its capacity and expertise. FET values collaboration and innovation, working closely with BAE Systems and local education providers to enhance curriculum provision and drive regional educational improvement. Trustees will play a key role in shaping the future of the Trust, supporting school improvement efforts, and ensuring that all children receive the highest quality education.

If you are an experienced educational leader looking for a meaningful way to give back to the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Since 2002, we’ve delivered a structured, high-impact, programme of mentoring, a paid internship, skills masterclasses, and workplace visits for young people from under-represented backgrounds.

Our programme empowers them with new-found skills, confidence, aspirations, and support networks, boosting their life outcomes. It also enables employers to engage with and shape future talent, adding value to their organisation, and make a positive difference in their local communities.

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Our values

Our people are committed and passionate about changing the lives of young people. Our organisational values underpin how we work and are at the core of everything we do.:

· Trust

· Bravery

· Collaboration

· Empowerment

· Inclusion

We have 40 colleagues across the UK, and strong collaboration across a remote working environment is critical to our success. We champion flexibility and wellbeing, and strive to be a positive place work, both in terms of our mission and our culture.

Our impact and growth

Across the UK in 2024 we supported 4,238 young people across our two programme cohorts, with 4,395 volunteers supporting them. We worked with 374 employers to provide mentors and summer internships in 2024 and have 194 school and college partners. 

Thanks to the support of our network, we’re able to have the following impact for young people:

· 99% of programme graduates go into higher education, apprenticeships or work

· 90% of students said they felt more confident than before the programme

· Career Ready alumni have a professional network twice the size of their non-programme peers

· 90% of students rated their career skills a strength following their paid internship

Following a challenging couple of years in the charity sector and wider economy, we have just closed the 2024/25 financial year in a more positive position. We are set to embark on a new 2025-30 strategy which focuses around 4 key pillars:

· Income sustainability

· Digital enablement and adoption

· UK programme alignment

· People & Culture

We are looking for further brilliant people to join our Board of Trustees and help us excel our new strategic focus.

About the role

Role purpose

As a Trustee you will make a significant contribution to creating empowering opportunities for young people from under-represented backgrounds. 

The role of the Trustee is to ensure that Career Ready is carrying out its purpose, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and that it complies with the law.

Trustees must always act in the best interests of Career Ready, with reasonable care and skill, whilst also ensuring it is accountable.  They must also ensure that Career Ready manages its’ resources effectively and sets the forward direction of the organisation.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities

· Ensuring that Career Ready functions within the legal and financial requirements of a Charitable Company

· Account for the work of Career Ready to Companies House, The Charity Commission, OSCR, funders

· Managing risks, protecting assets (reputation) and people 

· Ensuring that Career Ready strives to achieve best practice in all aspects of its work

· Determining the overall policy and direction of the Charity

· Fixing the annual budgets and approving accounts

· Recognising and dealing with conflicts of interest

· Appointing the Chief Executive Officer when required

· Agreeing strategic and work plans

· Collaborating with members of the senior management team in the development of strategic plans 

· Hearing membership appeals against the decisions of the Chief Executive Officer

· Ensuring that Career Ready maintains and complies with a policy of equal opportunities in respect of staff, members and stakeholders

· Act as a champion and ambassador for the work of Career Ready 

Person Specification

We are looking for 3-4 Trustees who have:

· A commitment to the mission of Career Ready

· An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship

· Integrity

· Sound judgement

· Strategic vision

· A willingness to contribute ideas and challenge

· Willingness to actively participate in developing the senior leadership team through sharing of skills and expertise 

As part of this recruitment exercise, we aspire to have greater Trustee representation from the following sectors/areas of expertise:

· Digital/technology/systems

· Comms/marketing

· Fundraising

· Finance

· Government/Policy

· Operations

In addition, we welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, to align with the diverse range of young people we serve, for example, lived experience of social mobility.

Commitment

We’re looking for trustees who aren’t just interested—they’re invested. Our ambitions are big, and we need people who have the capacity and motivation to engage with us in achieving these.

At least four meetings per year plus AGM.  Usually held in person in London/other locations with opportunity to join remotely. 

Up to three-year initial term. 

Invitation to join Career Ready team at annual All-Colleague event. 

Encouraged to support and participate in Career Ready events.

Opportunities to join and influence other projects and governance committees.

Timetable

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 31st July.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if we receive strong applications.

Latin American House (LAH) is a registered charity and community organisation dedicated to supporting Latin American communities in the UK. Our mission is to provide legal advice, education, cultural activities, and essential services that promote social inclusion and wellbeing. Latin American House was established in 1983. We are a registered charity (no. 1127253) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 6720498). On joining the Board, members become both Trustees and Directors of the organisation.

We are seeking passionate individuals who can support our ongoing work promoting the social inclusion of Latin American refugees and migrants in the UK, particularly in London. We are especially interested in people with experience in the following areas:

1. Human Resources Management or Employment Law
2. Children and Young People’s Education, including Safeguarding and OFSTED
3. Legal and Social Welfare Advice
4. Corporate Engagement or Sponsorship

Ready to help shape the future of students’ lives?
Middlesex Students’ Union (MDXSU) is looking for three new Trustees, including a new Chair of the Board, to join our vibrant and values-driven organisation.

At MDXSU, we empower Middlesex University students to shape their lives, build their futures, and create change—together. Through student communities, campaigning, events, and independent advice, we help turn a good education into a transformative one. 

About the Role

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about education, social justice, and the power of student-led change. As a Trustee, you’ll help shape MDXSU’s strategic direction, scrutinise finances, and ensure we’re fulfilling our charitable purpose.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds—particularly those with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Membership-led or student-led organisations
• Finance or legal oversight
• HR and organisational development
• Higher education policy
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Fundraising and income development
• Charity governance
• Community connections in North London

About You

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Proactive, collaborative and strategic thinkers
• Committed to MDXSU's values and mission
• Confident communicators who can support and challenge effectively
• Passionate about student voice and social change 

For the Chair role, we're looking for an experienced leader to guide the Board, support the CEO, and help drive the organisation to new heights. If interested, please indicate this in your application.

Time Commitment & Expenses

• Approx. 5 board meetings per year (in-person in London)
• Optional involvement in sub-committees (4 additional online meetings annually)
• Occasional away days or events
• All reasonable expenses covered, with travel and accommodation booked by MDXSU

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience matches our needs. Please apply by midday on Thursday 3rd July 2025 to be considered for our second round of interviews in July. Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking Trustees to work with us as we embark on the next phase of our development, pursuing our mission to provide inspiring education to over 14,000 students.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 27th June 2025

Location: Doncaster, Sheffield, Barnsley and Cambridgeshire

Time commitment: Minimum of 20 hours per term

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea was founded in 2015 with a mission to provide an education that is inspiring beyond measure and ensures that all Astrea children will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. Within three years, we grew to 26 schools across two regions of the country and four local authority areas.

We have schools across Cambridgeshire and South Yorkshire and these include 18 primaries, 7 secondaries, 1 all-through and 1 specialist provision.

Having initially grown rapidly across multiple regions, we have overcome significant challenges over recent years to reach a position where all of our schools are rated at least ‘Good’ and we have made significant progress in nationally challenging areas like attendance, including making the best progress in reducing persistent absence. This is an exciting time for the Trust, as we look to continue our development by implementing a new 5-year plan.

About the roles

As the Trust moves into its next phase with the launch of the Astrea 2030 strategy, we are looking to recruit up to four Trustees to strengthen, diversify, and advance the actions of the Board.

The new strategy marks the beginning of the third phase in Astrea’s journey, and it is a phase founded on community. Everyone in the Astrea community – professionals, students, parents, governors, local residents, civic and business leaders and others – has a role to play in making our schools the best places anywhere for children to gain the advantage of a brilliant education.

The Astrea 2030 strategy confirms the trust’s commitment to its vision of education and its promise that children will Learn, Thrive and Succeed.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to have a life-changing impact on thousands of young people and all those who work so hard to make it happen.

Who we are looking for

With a strong interest in education and a commitment to raising standards, a willingness to commit time and energy to develop an understanding of our schools and our Trust and strategic vision, applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with senior-level experience in the following areas:

• education leadership or curriculum thinking and development, particularly in a primary setting;
• public policy;
• communications (public relations, brand management, advocacy)
• commercial (project management, procurement, risk management)
• IT (large-scale system delivery)

A connection with Cambridgeshire or South Yorkshire would also be seen as advantageous.

More than anything else, we are looking for people who are truly motivated and committed to the mission of improving the lives of children in Cambridgeshire and South Yorkshire.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for these roles close at 9 a.m. Friday 27th June 2025.

Ready to help shape the future of students’ lives?
Middlesex Students’ Union (MDXSU) is looking for three new Trustees, including a new Chair of the Board, to join our vibrant and values-driven organisation.

At MDXSU, we empower Middlesex University students to shape their lives, build their futures, and create change—together. Through student communities, campaigning, events, and independent advice, we help turn a good education into a transformative one. 

About the Role

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about education, social justice, and the power of student-led change. As a Trustee, you’ll help shape MDXSU’s strategic direction, scrutinise finances, and ensure we’re fulfilling our charitable purpose.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds—particularly those with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Membership-led or student-led organisations
• Finance or legal oversight
• HR and organisational development
• Higher education policy
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Fundraising and income development
• Charity governance
• Community connections in North London

About You

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Proactive, collaborative and strategic thinkers
• Committed to MDXSU's values and mission
• Confident communicators who can support and challenge effectively
• Passionate about student voice and social change 

For the Chair role, we're looking for an experienced leader to guide the Board, support the CEO, and help drive the organisation to new heights. If interested, please indicate this in your application.

Time Commitment & Expenses

• Approx. 5 board meetings per year (in-person in London)
• Optional involvement in sub-committees (4 additional online meetings annually)
• Occasional away days or events
• All reasonable expenses covered, with travel and accommodation booked by MDXSU

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience matches our needs. Please apply by midday on Thursday 3rd July 2025 to be considered for our second round of interviews in July. Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.

Hive is a community arts charity in Shipley, Bradford. We deliver arts and crafts courses, workshops and projects from our centre in Shipley and across Bradford District. We believe that creativity contributes to good health and wellbeing and helps to bring communities together.

We're seeking new Trustees to join our board to oversee our vision and leadership and our legal and financial responsibilities.

Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity carries out its activities for the public benefit, in line with its charitable objectives and powers.

The Trustees take collective responsibility and have a legal duty to:

• comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
• act in the charity’s best interests
• manage the charity’s resources responsibly
• act with reasonable care and skill
• ensure the charity is accountable.

In particular we are currently looking for people with experience or skills in HR, finances, safeguarding and governance, but you do not need any special qualifications or previous experience of being a Trustee.

All Hive Trustees should:

• be committed to Hive’s charitable objectives:
  • the advancement of education for the public by the provision of vocational and other training courses; and
  • the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time activities for people who have need of them by reasons of age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions in life of such persons.​
• be passionate about creativity and the creative arts
• have a positive, non-judgemental attitude to working with people of any ethnic background, culture or religion, gender, family status, sexual identity or who may have a disability.
• approach challenges and problems positively and creatively
• have good independent judgement
• be willing to speak their mind openly but sensitively, and to listen to others
• show empathy towards others
• demonstrate strategic vision
• understand the need for, and be committed to, confidentiality and safeguarding
• work well as part of a focused team, and be prepared to adopt collective decisions
• be willing and able to devote sufficient time and effort to the role
• be enthusiastic and reliable
• follow Nolan’s seven principles of public life:
  • selflessness
  • integrity
  • objectivity
  • accountability
  • openness
  • honesty
  • leadership.

Alpha Academies Trust seeks a Trustee with expertise in law/legal governance to help guide their strategic vision and contribute to their long-term success.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 23rd June 2025

Location: Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire (hybrid or remote is available)

Time commitment: 4 board meetings per year

About Alpha Academies Trust

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking education provider dedicated to delivering a first-class education for every child. Established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire, our mission is to overcome inequality and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality education and life-changing opportunities.

About the role

We are committed to delivering a first-class education that overcomes inequality. To support our mission, you will work with the board to shape the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and high educational standards.

You will work closely with fellow Trustees, the CEO and school leaders to provide oversight and challenge, helping to improve outcomes for the 4,300 students across our six academies.

Key responsibilities include contributing to strategic decision-making, ensuring educational and financial performance accountability and supporting the executive team in delivering transformational education.

Who we are looking for

We seek a legal professional with expertise in governance, compliance, or education law. Your knowledge will help ensure that the Trust meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, mitigating risks and supporting effective decision-making. Experience in HR law, charity law, or contracts law would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about making a difference in education and have the skills to support our growth and success, we would love to hear from you.

Peridot Partners and Alpha Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 23rd June 2025.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra welcomes applications from any skilled professional with expert knowledge in their field and who has a passion for the role a major arts charity can play across a socially and geographically diverse region.

‘The cultural heartbeat of the South West.’

Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England

One of the UK’s best-loved orchestras, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is a professional ensemble known for championing the role of culture in people’s lives. Based at Lighthouse, Poole, it has residencies in Bournemouth, Bristol, Exeter, Portsmouth, Southampton and Yeovil — and is the largest cultural provider in the South West, serving one of the biggest and most diverse regions in the UK.

Whilst the BSO already benefits from a wide range of skills on the Board of Trustees, we are looking to strengthen the team further and provide long-term succession planning in its governance.

Given BSO’s unique remit covering 10,000 square miles of the South and South West of England, the Board is seeking to appoint two Trustees to help build BSO’s presence and connections regionally and nationally. We hope that our new Trustees will help develop the Company’s links across Corporate, Civic and Community life.

Through this recruitment, BSO are looking for two individuals. The BSO is seeking a trustee with Director of Finance experience who can lead on financial matters on behalf of the Board. Experience as a chief finance officer in the business, charity or education sectors would be preferable.They are also seeking someone who can help the company build resilience for the business in Bristol and across the South West, developing new supportive relationships centered around the fact we are currently Bristol Beacon’s Orchestra in Residence. It is hoped that at least one of the two new Trustees appointed will be Bristol based.

If you would like an informal conversation about the Board or Charity with either Andrew Flockhart or Dougie Scarfe, please contact Nicola Fulker to make arrangements.

Closing date: 27 June 2025

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