Honorary treasurer trustee volunteer roles
The Honorary Treasurer is a key voluntary post within Mountain Training England and the wider network of related mountaineering organisations. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer shares the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.
The Treasurer has an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Trustees to safeguard the organisation financially. They act as an informed reference point for the Chair and other Trustees.
Although it is the Treasurer’s responsibility to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained, much of this work is delegated to the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and paid staff.
Our annual statement of accounts can be seen at Companies House.
Role of Mountain Training England Treasurer
- The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of Mountain Training England in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements of the Charities and Companies Acts and reports both quarterly to the Board and to the Members at three Council meetings per year about the financial health of the organisation.
- The Treasurer ensures that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
- The Treasurer takes the lead on the formulation of policies for finances, reserves and investments.
Specific Responsibilities
- To oversee/verify and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board and Members after discussion with the Finance Committee.
- To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- To ensure that full and accurate accounts and records are kept.
- In conjunction with the Executive Officer maintain sound financial management of MTE’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
- To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation and contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies
- Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the Board.
- Present the annual statement of accounts to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
- To liaise with designated staff about financial matters.
- Advising on the financial implications of MTE’s strategic and operational plan.
- Ensure that the annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
- Ensure any recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented.
- Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
- Advise on reserves policy and investment policy.
- Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of MTE or partner organisations.
- Ensure that MTE has sufficient liquidity to meet its future commitments.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Considerable experience as a treasurer of similar sized organisations
Some experience of walking, rock climbing or mountaineering.
OR experience of controlling a budget in a small-to-medium-sized (SME) organisation/business
Have an interest in the development of the Mountain Training awards
Financial accounting and reporting experience
Experience of working with charity or educational body accounts
Recognised accountancy qualification e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT etc
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of Charity SORP
An understanding of Equity/Inclusion applicable to financial resources
Commitment
As Treasurer you will chair the Finance & Audit Committee, which meets quarterly. You will also be expected to attend four Board meetings and a minimum of one of three Members’ Council meetings per year. Attendance at the AGM is expected to present the annual statement of accounts to members.
Occasional attendance at MTUKI Council meetings and Finance Planning Group meetings is required.
Term
Trustees serve for a maximum of three years and are re-elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. At the end of the first three-year term of office Trustees are eligible for re-election for one further term of three years. From time to time the positions of Treasurer, Vice-Chair and Chair become subject to renewal. The Trustees nominate these positions from the Board and the Council votes to approve them at the AGM.
Expenses
Reasonable travel, parking and subsistence expenses are paid to Trustees, in line with MTE expenses policy.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To inspire, enable and develop people in walking & climbing activities through the provision of nationally recognised leadership qualifications.
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Are you a qualified accountant, looking to make a real difference to a human rights charity?
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is looking for a dedicated and passionate honorary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
About the RRN Treasurer role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with the RRN in a vital governance role: the Treasurer maintains an overview of the RRN’s financial affairs, ensuring effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer also supports good governance helping set the strategic direction of the charity for the years to come.
The role would suit a qualified accountant with some knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to communicate financial information to the wider board in a clear and accessible way.
With a passionate Board of Trustees and a committed staff team, you’ll join an organisation focused on positive change.
This is a voluntary role. Any expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the role will be reimbursed.
About the RRN
RRN is a national charity with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices across health, social care and education. We want to develop a culture of respect for human rights across services.
If you share our vision, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the charity and role.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
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Who They Are
YMCA Henley, founded in 1857, is a well-established charity and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. The organisation provides affordable housing for young people through 31 self-contained studio apartments and flats. In addition, the “Y-Centre” offers community activities via a purpose-built pavilion, with sporting activities centred mainly on football—at junior level on grass pitches in partnership with local organisations, and at adult level on a floodlit, all-weather playing surface.
The Role
The Honorary Treasurer applies their financial knowledge and experience to work alongside the Finance Manager in overseeing the organisation’s financial affairs. They ensure that all practices are legal, constitutional, and in line with accepted accounting standards.
The role includes ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing. This involves reviewing financial reports, returns, and draft statutory accounts prepared by staff.
The Honorary Treasurer chairs meetings of the Finance and Development Committee, which monitors and reports to the Trustee Board on a quarterly basis. They also liaise, where necessary, with the Independent External Financial Examiner to finalise statutory accounts for presentation and approval by the Trustee Board.
A full role description is available, along with a comprehensive induction programme and potential handover.
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Respond is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board of Trustees as honorary Treasurer.
About the Respond Treasurer role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer in a vital governance role at Respond: the Treasurer maintains an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer also supports good governance, helping set the strategic direction of the charity for the years to come.
The role would suit a qualified accountant with some knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to communicate financial information to the wider board in a clear and accessible way.
With a passionate Board of Trustees and a committed staff team, you’ll join an organisation focused on making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
Please note this is a voluntary role. Any expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the role will be reimbursed.
About Respond
Respond is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma. Respond offers psychotherapy and advocacy support and provides specialist trauma informed training for services.
Through specialist advocacy and therapeutic support, we support people to navigate complex systems such as criminal justice, social services and housing, and to cope with the impact of trauma, build healthy relationships and move forward with their lives.
If you are a qualified accountant that shared our passion for supporting survivors, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee Tenure: 4-year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity: 9 meetings a year + additional opportunities
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
We are looking for a forward-thinking and inclusive Trustee to work towards serving as the Board’s Treasurer.
The Treasurer should be a qualified accountant (ICAEW,CIPFA,ACCA,ICMA) and have previous experience in business and commercial roles in order to take the lead on the Board for financial issues from June 2027; ensuring that SWT’s financial accounts are accurate, timely, comply to best accountancy practice and reflect SWT’s true financial position.
This can be a demanding, yet rewarding role, suited to someone who is able to navigate through complex relationships and communicate well at all levels. Being able to motivate and bring people on a journey is a must.
The Treasurer also has responsibilities of trusteeship/directorship.
Help us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.
The role of our Trustees is varied and stimulating. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passion to help lead a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-specialist organisation.
About Us
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969 it is one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and is supported by over 19,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1947 hectares. Our circa 130 staff are based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into five departments: Conservation Delivery, Engagement, Marketing & Activism, Fundraising, Membership & Resources, HR & Support Services and Commercial. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen, learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, please view our policies on our website.
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website, volunteering page.
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
First interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About 1st Place
1st Place was established in 2005 as part of the Aylesbury Sure Start Programme, shaped by the vision of local children and parents. It was created to be a welcoming and supportive space where families come first—where parents could access the support they need, professionals could collaborate, and services could evolve to better serve the local community.
Families remain at the core of everything 1st Place does today.
The Opportunity
1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre is a respected Family Hub and provider of early years education. Through outreach, nursery provision, and a range of family-focused projects—particularly for children under five—the organisation delivers high-quality, consistent services to the local community.
The Board of Trustees is seeking a new Honorary Treasurer to succeed the outgoing postholder. The Treasurer chairs the Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee and holds responsibility, on behalf of the Board, for overseeing budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements. The role also ensures that appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the voluntary sector, charity governance, finance, and risk management. Strategic thinking, effective communication with trustees and senior managers, and leadership experience are essential. A commitment to dedicating time and energy to the organisation’s mission is vital.
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The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) is seeking a qualified finance professional to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer - a vital role to join the eminent Heart Failure clinical experts that make up our Board, in our mission to reduce heart failure mortality and improve patient care across the UK.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee and Treasurer of the British Society for Heart Failure (BSH), the leading UK charity dedicated to improving care for people living with heart failure. Our work supports education, research, collaboration, and national awareness - all aimed at improving outcomes for the nearly 1 million people in the UK living with this serious condition and the further 400,000 estimated to be undiagnosed.
We’re at an exciting stage of growth, with a new team, a new strategy in development, and bold plans for the future.
As Treasurer, you will provide strategic financial oversight to a respected national charity with an annual income of £1.5 million. You will also support our flagship campaign, 25in25, which aims to reduce deaths from heart failure by 25% over the next 25 years.
We are seeking an experienced, qualified finance professional (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) with strong financial leadership credentials. Excellent communication and board-level decision-making skills are essential. Experience in charity finance is desirable but not required.
BSH is a registered charity and professional membership organisation governed by a Board of Trustees, mostly elected from our 1,300 members - heart failure clinicians including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. The Treasurer is a co-opted trustee, appointed for their financial expertise.
Our team is small and mostly remote, with access to offices next to Hyde Park in London. The Board consists of 9 volunteers and is supported by over 50 active committee members working across education, research, and regulatory affairs.
Our Values
- Collaborative - we work closely with clinicians, health organisations, and patients.
- Evidence-based - we ground our work in research and lived experience.
- Professional and member-led - we are guided by expert members devoted to improving heart failure care.
Trustee Duties
All Trustees are expected to:
- Uphold BSH’s mission, values, and governance.
- Act in the charity’s best interests, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
- Participate in Board meetings and contribute to at least one committee.
- Use personal expertise to add value and support innovation.
- Seek professional advice when necessary.
Additional Treasurer Responsibilities
- Monitor financial health and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Advise on financial implications of plans and strategy.
- Support annual budgeting and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Maintain and review the reserves policy.
- Liaise with the Finance Director and CEO to present reports to the Board.
- Oversee the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
- Ensure statutory accounts are correctly prepared and disclosed.
- Identify and manage financial risks through appropriate controls.
This is a voluntary, unremunerated position. The Board meets 4-5 times per year (2 in-person, in London). Average time commitment is 1-2 days per month. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable once. Travel expenses are reimbursed, and full induction provided.
The Treasurer also becomes a Director of BSH Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.
To apply, please provide:
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Your CV (max 3 pages, including 2 referees)
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A supporting statement (max 2 pages), outlining your motivation for applying and confirming that you meet the requirements in Part 1 of the Person Specification and detailing how you meet the criteria in Part 2 of the Person Specification
Timetable:
- Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 14 September 2025
- Final interviews: Late Sept/early Oct, in person (London)
- Start of term: Nov/Dec 2025
- Induction: Morning of 5 December 2025
- First Board Meeting: 9 January 2026
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Lead with Purpose. Finance the Future. Become Our Honorary Treasurer.
Urban Youth is a dynamic new London youth work charity with a powerful mission: to get young people off their screens and into a community. We’re building a movement centered on positivity, connection, and creating life-changing experiences. As we get set up, ready for launch, we need a skilled and dedicated financial expert to join our team as our Volunteer, Honorary Treasurer and a core member of our Board of Trustees.
This is a unique opportunity to use your financial expertise to make a profound social impact. You will be instrumental in building the financial foundations of our charity, ensuring we are robust, transparent, and successful from day one.
What You'll Do:
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Establish Financial Systems: Set up and implement our financial processes, including accounting software, bank accounts, and payment systems.
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Provide Financial Oversight: Serve as the key financial lead on our Board of Trustees, providing regular reports, insights, and strategic guidance on our financial health.
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Ensure Compliance: Oversee our financial governance, budgeting, and statutory reporting to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
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Support Our Mission: Advise the Board on financial decisions that will maximize our impact and secure a sustainable future for Urban Youth.
What We're Looking For:
You are a qualified finance professional or have significant experience in financial management, accounting, or bookkeeping. You're meticulous, strategic, and passionate about using your skills for social good. Prior trustee experience is a plus, but not essential - your financial expertise and commitment to our cause are what matter most.
What You'll Gain:
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Executive Leadership: The opportunity to hold a key leadership position within an exciting new charity.
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Lasting Impact: The satisfaction of building the financial framework that will enable Urban Youth to thrive and serve thousands of young people for years to come.
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Meaningful Work: The chance to directly contribute to a cause you believe in and see your skills translate into tangible, positive change.
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Professional Network: A chance to work with a dedicated and inspiring team of fellow trustees and volunteers.
Your financial leadership will be the bedrock of our success. Join us and help us build a lasting legacy for London's youth.
Ready to get started? Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
URBAN YOUTH
Your City. Your Vibe. Your Leadership.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
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Trustee
Royal Trinity Hospice
Clapham, London SW4
Trinity, the UK’s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since.
Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs.
In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025.
We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession.
We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care.
We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries.
This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer.
By joining the Board of Trinity, you’ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.
Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following:
• Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives
• Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days)
• Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year.
Our meetings:
• Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice
• We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development
• We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings
For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025
Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe that there is an urgent need for places to be resilient to environmental, economic and social challenges?
Are you interested in a role that will help secure homes, places and communities where everyone can thrive?
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is looking to appoint up to two new Trustees and if you answered a resounding ‘yes’ to the questions above then these could be the roles for you!
The built and natural environment have profound impacts on people’s health, wellbeing and life chances and we also face climate, nature, housing and health crises. The work of the TCPA is, therefore, more important than ever.
To support our important work we are looking to broaden the skills and range of perspectives on our Board of Trustees. You do not need to be an expert in town planning or have a background working in the built environment sector. We are particularly interested in candidates who believe in the importance of the work we do and have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Charity fundraising and new business development
- Charity governance
- Operational elements of running a small charity
- Campaigning and communications
Inclusion is a core value of our organisation and we are passionate about promoting diversity and representation in our Association. We positively encourage applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identification, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
To find out more about the TCPA and how to express your interest in these roles please see the recruitment pack or visit our website.
Expressions of interest should be received by midday on Friday 3 October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to become a Trustee?
Each year we seek new volunteers to join our board of trustees, bringing with them the skills and experience we need to work for a better future for nature, people and the green spaces we all love across Rotherham and Sheffield.
As well as an enthusiasm and passion for our work, we are looking for people with the skills to help govern the Trust.Experience of working in a decision-making group is very helpful as well as a good local knowledge of Rotherham and/or Sheffield. You would need to be able to commit to attending our Annual General Meeting (held in October) and at least four board meetings per year, which require some preparatory work..
This year we are especially keen to hear from people:
- Have expertise in strategic HR, staff health & wellbeing support
- Commercial, business acumen, profit for purpose experience (with reference to our consultancy)
- Have a good knowledge of communities and/or natural environment in Rotherham
- Can represent more of our diverse community in Sheffield & Rotherham
To find out more have a look at the role description visit our website
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Lay Trustee role - Healthcare Infection Society - deadline: 23 September 2025
Our current Lay trustee demits in December 2025, and we are seeking a successor who is not from a clinical background but shares our values and vision This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to help shape HIS’s future, ensuring strong governance and supporting our ambitions for growth.
As a Lay Trustee, you will:
- Work with the Council and Chief Executive to uphold HIS’s vision, mission and values. Council meets quarterly.
- Work with Chief Financial Officer and serve on the Finance Committee, which meets quarterly to review financial performance, remuneration, and strategic and operational risks.
- Contribute to delivering the 2025-30 strategy.
- Oversee compliance with financial, legal and regulatory requirements.
No prior trustee experience is necessary – a full induction will be provided.
Who we are looking for
We are especially keen to hear from candidates with
- Financial investment and management experience (ideally in healthcare)
- Candidates should have no clinical background.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who support our mission and can actively contribute to our work. HIS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Remote (with occasional attendance to in-person events)
Hours: 8 Hours per month
Expenses: This is an unpaid remote position; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Role Overview
Joining a dynamic and passionate Board, the ideal candidate will provide expert oversight, guidance, and support for the Charity’s strategic objectives and as Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee, work closely with senior leadership on current and future strategic People (HR) matters.
Key responsibilities
- Provide Board level oversight, support and challenge of Migrant Help’s strategic objective of being a ‘Great Place to Work’
- Contribute constructively to the charity’s strategic plans, progress and decision making
- Chair the People & Remuneration Committee effectively, developing the meeting agenda with the People & Culture Director
- Lead on people matters at Board meetings in relation to the charity and its trading subsidiary Migrant Help Trading Limited (MHTL).
- Work in partnership with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee the governance of People (HR) Risk
- Provide input on organisational policies in line with best practice and employment legislation
- Act as an ambassador for the charity to external bodies, corporate partners and major donors
- Trustees share collective responsibility for the charity’s governance, ensuring the charity’s mission is achieved and its operations are effective. Trustees support the CEO by contributing to strategic planning, offering expertise, and working together to provide the necessary oversight and direction for the charity’s growth and success.
The skills and abilities you need
- Senior strategic leadership and management experience
- Demonstrable expertise in people & culture, strategy, recognition, reward and organisational development
- An inclusive leader, with good interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Independent judgement and strong communication skills
- Act with integrity and respect when working with others.
- Previous experience as a trustee (desirable).
For more information about the role and requirements of Trustees at Migrant Help see here
Mandatory Training Requirement
The Safeguarding Trustee must complete trustee governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training will follow as needed.
Terms of Appointment
- Trustees serve an initial three-year term, with the option for renewal up to a maximum of a second term of three years.
- All trustees must complete governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training available as required.
- This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.
- Unremunerated, reasonable expenses reimbursed
Time Commitment:
- 8 hours per month, including:
- Attending quarterly board meetings, in-person (London) or virtually
- Chairing the People & Remuneration Committee, 2 to 3 times per year, virtually
- Annual half-day strategy session to contribute to the charity’s direction.
About Migrant Help
Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore:
- All voluntary roles are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
To apply for this role you will be asked to upload a copy of your CV along with an expression of interest letter.
We particularly welcome applications from people with first-hand or indirect experience of displacement, either recently or in past generations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The built and natural environment have profound impacts on the health and wellbeing of people and the environment. We believe therefore that our work is more important than ever.
To help support and inform that work we have a Policy Council, which we are looking to broaden the skills and range of perspectives on.
You do not need to be an expert in town planning – it is more important that you believe in the importance of the work we do. But, to help strengthen the range of expertise and perspectives on the Policy Council we are particularly interested in people with relevant experience in, or policy knowledge of, one or more of the following areas:
- Healthy place-making
- Planning law and parliamentary processes
- Affordable housing
- Economic development, investment and/or viability
- Heritage
- Energy efficiency, building design and retrofit
Inclusion is a core value of our organisation and we are passionate about promoting diversity and representation in our Association. We positively encourage applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identification, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
To find out more about the TCPA and how to express your interest in these roles please see the recruitment pack and visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.