General Senior Manager Volunteer Roles in Belfast

SUPPORT THROUGH YOUTH CIC have the following opportunity

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER

As Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of young people and tackling negative influences such as knife crime, serious youth violence, gang culture and youth offending. Using sport as our initial engagement method, we strive for excellent delivery standards in boxing, football, multi-skills and mentoring sessions in order to establish strong trust-based relationships and provide a number of further opportunities.

Primarily, this role will involve supporting the Senior Management Team with general administration duties, monitoring the team calendar, collating monitoring data and working as part of a team.

Desirable 

Administration experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Good team-working abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Passionate and motivated

Attention to detail

Professional and polite

Benefits include

Enhanced DBS check

Training and Development

Sense of satisfaction

Expenses covered

To apply please send a CV and covering email.

SUPPORT THROUGH YOUTH CIC have the following opportunity

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER

As Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of young people and tackling negative influences such as knife crime, serious youth violence, gang culture and youth offending. Using sport as our initial engagement method, we strive for excellent delivery standards in boxing, football, multi-skills and mentoring sessions in order to establish strong trust-based relationships and provide a number of further opportunities.

Primarily, this role will involve supporting the Senior Management Team with general administration duties, monitoring the team calendar, collating monitoring data and working as part of a team.

Desirable 

Administration experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Good team-working abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Passionate and motivated

Attention to detail

Professional and polite

Benefits include

Enhanced DBS check

Training and Development

Sense of satisfaction

Expenses covered

To apply please send a CV and covering email.

SUPPORT THROUGH YOUTH CIC have the following opportunity

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER

As Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of young people and tackling negative influences such as knife crime, serious youth violence, gang culture and youth offending. Using sport as our initial engagement method, we strive for excellent delivery standards in boxing, football, multi-skills and mentoring sessions in order to establish strong trust-based relationships and provide a number of further opportunities.

Primarily, this role will involve supporting the Senior Management Team with general administration duties, monitoring the team calendar, collating monitoring data and working as part of a team.

Desirable 

Administration experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Good team-working abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Passionate and motivated

Attention to detail

Professional and polite

Benefits include

Enhanced DBS check

Training and Development

Sense of satisfaction

Expenses covered

To apply please send a CV and covering email.

SUPPORT THROUGH YOUTH CIC have the following opportunity

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER

As Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of young people and tackling negative influences such as knife crime, serious youth violence, gang culture and youth offending. Using sport as our initial engagement method, we strive for excellent delivery standards in boxing, football, multi-skills and mentoring sessions in order to establish strong trust-based relationships and provide a number of further opportunities.

Primarily, this role will involve supporting the Senior Management Team with general administration duties, monitoring the team calendar, collating monitoring data and working as part of a team.

Desirable 

Administration experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Good team-working abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Passionate and motivated

Attention to detail

Professional and polite

Benefits include

Enhanced DBS check

Training and Development

Sense of satisfaction

Expenses covered

To apply please send a CV and covering email.

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Norfolk a better place for everyone to enjoy and are seeking a proactive leader, ideally with some experience of charity governance and board management, to become Chair of our charity.

We need someone to help advocate for our campaign priorities and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. Someone who will support our fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives, build relationships and represent CPRE Norfolk at key external stakeholder meetings, and liaise with other local CPREs and national CPRE.

As Chair you’ll provide leadership to our Board of Trustees, a team with a broad range of experience, and guide the future strategy, direction and development of our charity. Working collaboratively with your fellow Trustees, volunteers and paid support staff, you will help increase our visibility, promote our campaigns and increase our membership. You’ll help advocate for positive solutions and make a real difference with regard to the issues facing the local countryside and the environment.

Ideally, you will bring some of the following qualities:

• Previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
• Previous experience of committee work – paid or voluntary
• Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
• Knowledge of the charity sector
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
• Sufficient, flexible daytime and evening availability to fulfil the role (approximately 6 to 8 hours per week on average)
• A commitment to CPRE campaigns and initiatives
• We ask that all Trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE (it’s quick and easy to join)

What’s in it for you?

You’ll have the satisfaction of leading a local charity with a long history of campaigning to promote, protect and enhance the Norfolk countryside. You’ll meet like-minded people throughout Norfolk and across the country,

You’ll get involved with social events, networking activities, and topical workshops on a local and national level, and you’ll be able to participate in relevant training.

The role requires approximately 2 to 4 hours per week on average, although this is flexible. You need to live in, or have close links to Norfolk to understand the local issues and challenges, and can carry out the role from home or the CPRE Norfolk office, with occasional travel elsewhere in the county.

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity dedicated to helping young people to fulfil their potential through teaching and learning to skateboard.

We're looking for new trustees to join this unique charity that recruits, trains and mentors young skateboarders aged 16+ to coach children and young people aged 7 to 14 to learn to skateboard.

Established in 2015, The Skateboarding Foundation has developed a coaching programme that has been shown to:

• Improve life skills
• Foster teamwork
• Build confidence
• Develop commitment

We're looking for people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, abilities and experiences and an interest in youth development to help us take our programme to more locations in the UK, helping more children and young people. 

If you're interested in finding out more before applying and would like an informal chat about the opportunity please send us an email or complete the contact form on our website (details in the overview document).

The Organisation

West Dean College is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for art, design, craft and conservation education.  We are a registered charity focused on the provision of world-class education and preservation of the West Dean Estate.

Our work

Our schools of arts, design and conservation offer a uniquely broad range of world-leading courses. At the heart of all we do, is our belief that 'making' makes our lives better. We celebrate the intrinsic value of work that has been hand-made by artists and artisans and challenge the assumption that mass-produced must be the only way because, across the world, the maker movement is growing.

From online courses to postgraduate degrees, our student cohorts reflect the interests, backgrounds, and aspirations of a global community. Guided by experts, who are often leaders in their field, our students are encouraged to develop their practice and reach their true potential.

Our London and Sussex campuses connect our students to the city and countryside, providing inspiring study environments and state-of-the-art studios across all our disciplines, helping to forge collaborations and discover their creative voice.

Whether our students are conserving or crafting, discovering or designing, they make their mark at West Dean.

The role

Provide advice to the Board of Trustees

• To advise and guide the Board of Trustees on their duties and responsibilities in relation to governance legislation and procedural matters:          
  1. Articles of Association
  2. OfS Regulatory Framework
  3. CUC HE Code of Governance
  4. All requirements of regulatory bodies including the Charities Commission & Companies House. 
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.  
• Have access to appropriate legal advice for the Board and/or its individual members with regards to the conduct of the business of the Board or its sub-committees.  Where necessary, seek advice and guidance from third parties on behalf of the Board of Trustees.  
• To ensure that the Board undertakes an effectiveness review to ensure compliance with the CUC HE Code of Governance on a three-year basis and updating practices in the interim, where this is necessary.
• Assist the Chair of the Board and the Chief Executive in fostering a collegiate way of working between the Board, its committees and the Chief Executive.
• To work with the Chief Executive to organise the annual calendar of meetings of the Board and its sub-committees, to ensure that the work of the Board is conducted in a timely and appropriate way.
• To work with the Chief Executive to organise the induction of Trustees, ensuring that they have access to appropriate documents and the provision of appropriate and ongoing professional development activities.  This includes the induction of Trustees taking on new roles, in particular the Chair or the Chair of a committee. 
• To advise the Board if any proposed action would exceed the Board's powers or be contrary to legislation or to the requirements of regulators. 
• To advise the Chair of the Board in regard to any matters, where conflict, actual or potential, may occur between the Board and the Chief Executive.
• To attend all Board and Committee meetings as appropriate.  

Membership

• Advise Trustees and appointing bodies in advance of the expiry of a Trustee’s term of office, so elections or appointments can be organised in a timely manner.
• Provide advice to the Board and the Chief Executive on skills criteria for Board membership, identifying any gaps and supporting the recruitment, selection, induction and appraisal of board members.  Advise on the retention and refreshment of skills.
• To ensure the maintenance of an up-to-date register of Board members' Declarations of Interest.
• To ensure there is an appropriate resource bank of information for new and existing members of the Board. 

General

• To undertake any other appropriate duties and responsibilities determined from time to time by the Chief Executive, the Chair and/or the Board.

Time commitment

The role timings will be dependent upon planned Board meetings, this is expected to equate to approximately 10-15 days a year.

What we’re looking for

Level of education & training

• Expertise in charitable, educational or corporate governance - ICSA qualified, or equivalent, or substantial experience as a company secretary.

Details of experience

• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive material in a professional manner.
• Significant experience of operating at a senior management level, dispensing accurate and respected governance advice. 
• Conversant with the CUC HE Code of Governance, OfS Regulatory Framework and governance requirements of the Charities Commission & Companies House. 
• Demonstrable experience of working in a governance role for a charity and/or higher education environment.

Particular skills and knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including discretion. 
• Used to building credibility with senior figures and managing relationships. 
• Has the confidence to make impactful interventions at Board meetings.
• Proven ability to challenge, influence and persuade others whilst maintaining relationships and working in partnership. 
• In depth knowledge of GDPR.

The Science Council is a membership organisation of over 30 professional bodies and learned societies from across the scientific disciplines, providing the quality assurance system for those working in science. We play a unique and valuable role in ensuring public trust and confidence in the scientific workforce and transparency in the process of science.

We are looking for an ambitious, financially literate Treasurer who has the vision and commitment to help grow the Science Council into an increasingly respected, influential, and sustainable organisation. They will bring financial knowledge and strategic insight to the role and advise on growth plans and how we can maximise the use of our assets. A financial qualification is desirable but a strong understanding and experience of financial management and accounting within the voluntary, trade or membership body sectors, and strong business and financial acumen is essential.

This is your opportunity to join the Board of a small but ambitious and well-run organisation, and one that is looking to grow a vibrant and diverse professional body community, harness its collective expertise in the pursuit of professional excellence and public benefit.

Job Description: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Reporting to: The Trustee Board

Responsible for: Trustee Board leadership; organisational strategic oversight  

 

Summary

Term of office:

The Chair and Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, subject to satisfactory reviews, continued contribution to the charity and compliance with the Board’s code of conduct, with a further two terms if re-elected by the Board.

Salary:

Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings etc.

Time commitment:

Usually, five Board Meetings a year. The Chair also meets with the Chief Executive at least monthly, but usually fortnightly. Additionally, the Chair leads the AGM and occasional additional activities (including any awaydays or strategic sessions, induction meetings and appraisals).

Location:

Can be based anywhere in the UK, although travel to meetings will be required, primarily to Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person.       

Closing date for applications: TBA

About The National Energy Foundation

The NEF is an independent, national charity based in Milton Keynes, and has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings. The NEF achieves this through:

· Delivering practical projects – Our largest portfolio of current projects is aimed at alleviating fuel poverty for those most in need, with additional projects focused on increasing energy efficiency in buildings. 

· Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.

· Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.

· Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.

Chair Duties

Strategic leadership

· Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NEF and its Board, ensuring the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values.

· Ensure that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.

· With the Board of Trustees, approve business plans and policies, budgets, accounts, annual reports and KPIs.

Governance and Trustee management

· Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, encouraging full participation in discussions and decision-making and dealing with any issues that may impact Board effectiveness.

· Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works well with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.

· Work with the Board, Chief Executive and external advisers to ensure compliance with the NEF Articles of Association, and all charity regulatory and statutory requirements, displaying good practice in all areas of its business.

· Ensure the financial stability of the charity.

· Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.

· Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.

· Ensure governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the charity.

· Lead the process for recruiting or removing the Chief Executive and Trustees, ensuring succession plans are in place and the Board incorporates the right balance of diversity and inclusion, skills, knowledge and experience to govern and lead the charity effectively.

· Promote regular Board self-assessment exercises and develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.

· Appraise the performance of the Trustees on an annual basis, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities.

Executive liaison and support

· Build and maintain a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering general and specific support where appropriate and ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

· Ensure the Executive team maximises its performance through critical self-assessment of performance and processes, and outcomes are acted upon.

· Conduct the annual appraisal for the Chief Executive, setting proposed targets for the coming year.

• Support the Chief Executive, while respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.

External relations

· Promote the interests of NEF wherever possible, assisting with relationship building.

· Act as an ambassador, spokesperson and the public face of the charity, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Person Specification

· A strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.

· The personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

· Previous Board-level experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.

· Proven ability to chair meetings and events, lead, foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· Strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

· Strong personal and professional integrity.

· The ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

The Chair may also have a particular area of technical expertise, but overall, the Board of Trustees should have a collective understanding of:

· Financial management, income generation and enterprise.

· Public policy and public affairs – particularly in the energy and built environment sector.

· National and local voluntary sectors.

· National and local government and statutory bodies.

· Digital strategies.

· Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures.

· Human resource management.

· Funding/foundations.

· Collaborative partnerships.

· Quality Management Systems.

· Strategic charitable business development.

· Social investment and impact.

Board code of conduct

This Code applies to all Trustees of the NEF, including the Chair. It is not a list of Trustees’ legal duties, although many of the elements of the Code are based on legal principles. The purpose of the Code is to set out the relevant standards expected of Trustees in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity and stewardship; to ensure that the organisation is effective, open and accountable; and to ensure a good working relationship with the Chief Executive and staff.

• Trustees should act with probity, due prudence and should take and consider professional advice on anything in which the Trustees do not have expertise themselves.

• Trustees should hold themselves accountable to the NEF’s stakeholders, including funders, beneficiaries and employees, for the Board’s decisions, the performance of the Board and the performance of the charity.

• When acting as Trustees, Trustees accept that their primary responsibility is to the NEF, not to their employer, client or any other organisation which they represent or are otherwise connected with.

• Trustees must declare any employment, commercial, financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence their performance of official duties, and must ensure any potential conflict of interest is made known at the earliest possible opportunity.

• Except where legally authorised and confirmed in writing, Trustees must not gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their families or their friends from their Trusteeship of the charity.

• Trustees must fulfil the responsibilities set out in the Job Description above, and comply with the terms in their contract, including written policies on claiming expenses.

• Trustees should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of the charity, or its staff individually or collectively, and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects or which might damage the reputation of the NEF.

• Trustees must work together as a team, make decisions together and take joint responsibility for them.

• Trustees are expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year, and are required to attend the Annual General Meeting. Meeting dates are circulated 12 months in advance and any conflict with other arrangements should be confirmed well in advance and not just prior to a meeting.

• Trustees must ensure they prepare for and contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings. They must respond promptly and fully to email and other requests for input, feedback or assistance, and ensure they can commit sufficient time to their duties.

• Trustees should bring a fair and open-minded view to all discussions of the Board and should ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the NEF and its charitable objectives.

• Confidential information or material (relating to funders, beneficiaries, staff, contracts etc) provided to, or discussed at a Trustees meeting, must remain confidential and within the confines of the Board and must not be discussed or disclosed outside the Board without the Board’s prior permission (save where required by law).

• Policies and strategies agreed by Trustees should be expressed in unambiguous and practical terms, so that the Chief Executive and NEF staff responsible for implementing those policies are clear what they need to do.

• Trustees must understand, accept and respect the difference in roles between the Trustees, the Chief Executive and NEF Mark staff, working effectively and cohesively for the benefit of the charity, and to develop a mutually supportive and loyal relationship.

Last updated: September 2023

As a Trustee of Trauma Treatment International (TTI) you will have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of positive change through the provision of evidence-based trauma treatment and support, around the UK and world. 

TTI is a registered charity, was founded in 2017 and has grown significantly in the last few years.  Our aim is to treat victims directly as well as support organisations that work with victims, in order to mitigate the impact of trauma exposure on the workforce.  With an increase in people affected by torture, trafficking and slavery, persecution, war and other forms of collective violence it has never been more important that society is trauma informed and able to respond effectively to the psychological needs of all its members.  TTI is borderless, working remotely to respond to need wherever it is in the world.

As a qualified accountant with experience of working with charities your role will be to provide effective governance of TTI’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper processes and procedures are in place for all financial records, decisions and delegations.  To apply please read the attached job description and fill in and return the application form.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of voices, experiences and perspectives on our Board of Trustees and in our management team. We especially seek trustees who have lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address.

A trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to TTI and must always bear the interest of the charity in mind.

CoDa Dance Company are looking for Trustees!

WHO WE ARE:
CoDa Dance Company tells real life differently. CoDa is an award-winning, socially driven, female- & disability-led dance company with a 10-year track record of creating site-specific, Extended Reality and stage productions. We specialise in dance
and neurology, delivering exceptional participatory projects in hospitals and communities.

We give people joyful and meaningful experiences that inspire creativity and curiosity.

Our inclusion in ACE’s prestigious National Portfolio (2023-26) marks a significant milestone in our journey as a dance company, and we are thrilled to be recognised for our dedication to artistic excellence and innovation which align with ACE’s Let’s Create strategy. It is validation for our ambitious vision for pioneering digital dance works that challenge perceptions of disability.

Why? We know that 1 in 6 people will experience a neurological condition in their lifetime. The figure is higher once we consider the loved ones, children, partners or carers of someone with a neurological condition. This is not a marginal issue, but one that touches the lives of many people, both directly and indirectly.

Our Lived Experience Consultants have told us that seeing their experiences represented in the cultural landscape is a validating experience, helping to challenge common perception of dance being beyond their capacity. Disrupting these misconceptions through technology aided dance is our way of addressing this need.

CURRENT WORK

'Don’t Look Down' 

Working with a group of LECs (Lived Experience Consultants who have Acquired Brain Injury) we researched their stories and experiences & worked with them to develop the creation of an interactive installation that uses dance and creative technologies to raise awareness of, and shines a light on living with neurological disabilities.

Dance for Neurology
Therapeutic dance sessions for hospitals and communities, underpinned by our pioneering inclusive methodology, get everyone moving and dancing, including those with profound disabilities.

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Our Board is responsible for agreeing the strategic direction of the charity, setting the budgetary framework and deciding upon major undertakings. Responsibility for the day-to-day operation of CoDa is delegated to Nikki Watson, our Artistic Director and
Elise Phillips, our Executive Producer. They report to the Trustees on a regular basis. This ensures that our Trustees have all the information they need to monitor progress and agree strategic or budgetary adjustments which may become necessary.
 

CoDa also maintains a number of Trustee-led special purpose subgroups that undertake specific tasks which contribute to the charity’s governance and operation such as Lived Experience (of disability and/or caring roles), Ambition & Quality,
Environmental Responsibility, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Finance and Dynamism.
Each trustee will champion an area of activity & one of our guiding Investment

Principles by regular contact with appropriate staff members, in order to report back to the board at quarterly meetings.

WHAT’S INVOLVED IN BEING A TRUSTEE
Time commitment
● up to 6 hours a month (incl.Board attendance and subgroup meetings)
● six meetings per year (4 x board meetings, 1 x Annual General Meeting (AGM)
and 1 x Company Away Day) at a day and time agreed in advance (within
normal office hours or evenings)
● Board meetings are 1.5 hours
● Company Away Day takes place across a full day
● Papers are distributed electronically one week in advance of meetings
Location

Mostly remotely with meetings held virtually, with occasional face-to-face meetings at the charity’s base in Thurrock or central London. Ideally, we’d like you to be able to visit our services which are mostly in the South East, in or around London and Essex, to get to know our staff and the people we support.

Term of office

• Trustees are appointed for a minimum of 3 years and can continue for a further two periods of 3 years (maximum term 9 years).
• The role is voluntary
• Trustees are volunteers and their role is unpaid; however, we reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. This does not form any type of employment contract and should not be interpreted as such.

OUR SUPPORT FOR YOU

We recognise that if you are new to trusteeship you may need some support in your new role. Alongside informal ad hoc support from existing Board members we are able to offer free training and skills development through our partners and the
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).

Learning and development opportunities may include:

● Safeguarding
● Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (as part of our ongoing commitment to EDI)
● Governance
● Trustee Induction / Refresher
Training is often available as e-learning which can be accessed from home.

Expenses: CoDa will reimburse you for reasonable and agreed out of pocket expenses such as
travel to help you carry out your role effectively.

Insurance: We provide insurance cover for Trustees when they are doing approved and
authorised voluntary work for CoDa.

THE BRIEF

We are looking for people with an interest in CoDa and our mission, who are able to provide the company with commitment, time and support through an exciting period of growth in CoDa’s artistic research, audience development activity and business
development.

Person Specification:
Experience & Skills - Desired but not essential

● experience working on or with a Board or committee group
● lived-experience of neurological disabilities
● strategic and critical thinking
● team working
● creative thinking skills
● experience and/or working knowledge of one or more specialist areas: Lived Experience / Human Resources / Finance / Equality Diversity and Inclusion 

Required Behaviours & Attitudes
As a Trustee you will need:
● a commitment to the vision, mission and values of CoDa
● enthusiasm and curiosity
● willingness to engage and meet the minimum time requirement
● desire to question status quo
● integrity
● an understanding of the experiences, needs and challenges faced by the people we work with (or at least a willingness to learn more)
● to comply to our Code of Conduct and CoDa’s policies

EDI Statement
CoDa is committed to Equal Opportunities for all roles. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of their gender, disability, race, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background, class, mental health, or caring
duties. As a disability-led organisation, we encourage disabled applicants to apply. If you are unsure about applying, please talk with us about any concerns you might have.

SPECIALIST TRUSTEE VACANCIES
We are interested in hearing from people with a background in:

1. Lived experience
The people we support are at the heart of all we do, helping us to drive CoDa’s ethos and mission. If you have lived experience of neurological disabilities be that personal, familial, through work or a caring role, we’d warmly welcome your application.

2. Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Following EDI and Anti-Racism training from Inc Arts the board and senior staff developed a 3 year actionable plan through their sector-leading Unlock Programme. The Board’s (EDI) subgroup regularly reviews the activity plan and provides support,
advice and assurance for Trustees to ensure that we have a strategic approach to building a greater equitable and diverse culture within CoDa. The steering group:

● Identifies the EDI challenges, providing advice and making recommendations
● Drives forward change on agreed priorities to ensure fairness and integrity are embedded in all that we do.
● Holds Trustees and Senior Staff to account, ensuring the Board, subgroups and company move beyond meeting their statutory responsibilities to reach goals that enable us to achieve the charity’s mission.

We particularly welcome applicants who’ve experience of EDI strategy and are passionate about helping to drive forward our commitment to this work.

3. Finance
While Trustees have ultimate responsibility for the organisation, including finance, organisational strategy and staff, we are looking for a Finance trustee to help the other trustees carry out their financial responsibilities by:

● advising the Board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities including the maintenance of appropriate policies for reserves and investments
● liaising with professional advisers
● overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of the annual accounts
● having particular regard for risk management including the maintenance of appropriate financial controls

We welcome applicants who have knowledge of charity finance and accountancy to provide support to the company. Ideally we are looking for someone with a recognised accounting and finance qualification with the ability to scrutinise and
probe financial statements, reports and balance sheet information.

4. Human Resources

CoDa are looking to strengthen their Trustee Board by appointing a Trustee with HR expertise. CoDa is in a significant period of growth with a dedicated team and as we continue to develop and grow we would benefit from the oversight and guidance that an HR professional could give. We are ideally looking for an individual who can:

● ensure that CoDa is legally compliant with current Employment legislation
● advise on good practice in staffing and HR matters
● review policies and procedures relating to HR
● assess risks and measure the impact of HR interventions in the light of changing legal requirements and best practice.
● ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to the charitable objectives and complement CoDa’s culture.

We welcome applicants with experience in HR management and employment law.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re interested in joining the Board of Trustees please email us with:

● a short statement highlighting why you are interested including any specialist areas of experience.
● a CV or short document outlining past experience and transferable skills including from voluntary, employed, self-employed, internship, apprenticeship and caring / familial environments.

You can alternatively submit the statement by sharing a link to a video or audio file

Deadline for applications: 23:59 1st December 2023

Interviews: Take place on a rolling basis at a time and day convenient for all persons.

Interviews will be held remotely using video conferencing. There will be a set of interview questions, which we will email to each applicant invited to interview.