Hr director volunteer roles in newcastle
What will you be doing?
Our Board is chaired by Peter Carter and of made up of seven Directors. We plan to add 2-3 more to strengthen the skills and experience, and widen our diversity
The Board of Directors have overall oversight of Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust. In Trusts the purpose of Governance is to provide:-
- Strategic Leadership
- Accountability and Assurance
- Strategic Engagement.
As a Director, on the Board of Directors, you will work in partnership with the CEO, to set the strategic direction of the Trust, challenge Senior leaders and to take the Trust forward as an excellent example for the type of alternative provision that it offers.
Being a Director is a commitment to attending Board and Committee meetings that consider issues such as setting the Trust’s vision, mitigating financial risk and scrutinising educational outcomes, as well as overseeing the management side of the Trust.
Through oversight and strategic direction, the board will ensure that the Trust:
- Complies with governance documentation and relevant legislation
- Apply the resources solely towards pursing our purpose
- Have financial stability and sustainability
- Have effective policies and procedures in place
- Evaluation performance against agreed goals
What are we looking for?
No previous experience is required and we welcome application from young and old alike from people with all kinds of backgrounds.
Our Directors must be:
- Willing and able to champion our Vision and Values
- Collaborative and open to new ideas
- Able to listen, express views constructively and be fair and objective.
- Reliable, ethical and honest
- Willing and able to contribute to the work of the Board
- Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
We are particularly seeking applicants with one or more of the following:
- Experience of the education sector and/or further education
- An understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Advanced financial/ accounting skills
- An understanding of adolescence mental health
What difference will you make?
Directors play a vital role in making sure that Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust achieves its strategic vision. The Directors have the overall management of the Trust and provide support, ideas and constructive challenge to the CEO and Executive Leadership team. As a Director you will be able to develop your professional skills and experience in areas such as strategic planning, chairing, policy implementation and teamwork.
Before you apply
Please apply via the Reach website.
Wild Welfare is an international animal welfare charity dedicated to ending the suffering of captive wild animals. We work with zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries around the world to improve animal welfare standards through training, capacity-building, and long-term collaboration.
Our Vision is to create a world where every captive wild animal is able to thrive and live a good life.
Becoming a trustee of Wild Welfare is a chance to make a real difference to hundreds of thousands of animals’ lives around the world. You’ll help guide the charity’s future, support progressive animal welfare reform, and work with an expert team.
We are seeking Trustees to join our Board of Trustees and support our mission by helping us grow sustainable income and strengthen our organisational resilience.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional expertise in fundraising, legalisation, HR and Business Management, to a passionate and committed charity that is making a tangible difference to wild animals worldwide.
What you’ll do
- Contribute to the Board’s strategic oversight of Wild Welfare, providing leadership over the charity’s governance and financial sustainability.
- Provide expert guidance on income generation, fundraising strategy, charity management, and development.
- Support the charity in identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities (corporate partnerships, grants, major donors, and innovative income streams).
- Act as an ambassador for Wild Welfare, representing the charity and helping to expand our networks.
- Work collaboratively with fellow trustees and the senior leadership team to ensure the charity achieves its mission and long-term objectives.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
- Fundraising (trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, or major donors).
- Charity and/or business development and strategic growth.
- Commercial or financial acumen, ideally with an understanding of not-for-profit income generation.
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of charity management and compliance.
- Strong networks and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to Wild Welfare’s values and passion for improving the lives of captive wild animals.
Previous trustee experience or animal welfare experience is not essential – we welcome applications from people new to charity governance. Full induction and support will be provided.
Why join us?
- Play a vital role in shaping the future of an international charity.
- Contribute your skills to a cause which transforms lives for wild animals across the globe.
- Join a collaborative and supportive Board of Trustees with diverse expertise.
- Gain valuable governance and leadership experience.
Role Specification: Trustee
Main Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight on matters relating to fundraising and income generation.
- Help shape and monitor the charity’s fundraising strategy, ensuring it is realistic, ethical, and aligned with organisational goals.
- Advise on diversifying income streams, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
- Open doors to new partnerships, networks, and opportunities that may benefit the charity.
- Support the Director and senior management team by offering constructive advice, feedback, and expertise.
- Overseeing the charity’s compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice standards.
- Uphold the Board’s collective responsibility for effective governance, safeguarding, and financial management.
Person Specification
- Essential
- Experience in fundraising, charity/business development, or income generation.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse opportunities and risks.
- Willingness to use personal networks and expertise to further the charity’s fundraising potential and reach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to Wild Welfare’s mission, values, and long-term sustainability.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of international development, or the animal welfare sector.
- Understanding of charity governance and the role of a trustee.
- Experience in developing sustainable income models.
Terms of Appointment
- This is a voluntary position; reasonable expenses will be reimbursed if required to travel for meetings.
- Trustees are expected to attend virtual Board meetings twice a year (usually June and December) and participate in occasional sub-committees or events (virtual or in-person). Online meetings are limited to 1.5-hours.
- The initial term is three years, with the option of renewal for a further three years.
- It is a criminal offence for an individual to serve as a Trustee if disqualified from doing so. Appropriate checks will be carried out to ensure that individuals who have been selected to become a Trustee are eligible. These checks will include references and Charity Commission/Companies House verification.
- There will be an initial probationary period of 1-year.
- Trustees are subject to our governing documents.
- Wild Welfare is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Director of National Impact
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Director of National Impact to develop and lead its National Impact Directorate in identifying and delivering on opportunities for the organisation to grow its impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Directorate’s two Departments (Research and Project) produce high-quality research and related projects and events able to influence decision-making and policy on a national scale in line with the organisation’s strategic priorities. Working closely with the COO and the Policy and Ethics teams, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively guide and strengthen the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, national change. They should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities:
● In line with the organisation’s strategic priorities, to lead the National Impact Directorate in designing, developing and implementing impactful research and project objectives.
● To line manage the Head of the National Impact Research Department and the Head of the National Impact Project Department, supporting them to effectively manage their own teams and to develop and implement the frameworks necessary for producing top quality research output (including academic articles) and subsequent events, campaigns and project relating to research findings and organisational strategy respectively.
● To work with HR in creating a strong National Impact Directorate composed of individuals with the appropriate skills and expertise. To ensure these volunteers are appropriately supported and trained during their period of service.
● To work alongside the Policy team to source potential commissions and influencing opportunities, shaping research and project focus and output accordingly.
● To develop short- and long-term strategies in relation to both aspects of the Directorate’s activity, ensuring that these align with the wider strategies of the organisation.
● To liaise with the Policy and Ethics teams on an ongoing basis, ensuring that their advice is incorporated into Directorate decisions and output.
● To take responsibility for relationships with key external stakeholders, at all times representing the organisation positively and professionally.
● To work on an on-going basis with the other members of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team in determining its strategic priorities and incorporating these into the Directorate.
● To monitor, analyse and respond to external trends which impact on the organisation’s strategies and the National Impact Directorate’s activities.
● To work closely with the organisation’s Communications team in developing and implementing effective strategies to raise the organisation’s profile and impact.
● To create blogs and articles on related issues and to find and distribute information on related topics which may be of interest to the other organisation members.
● To support the Chief Executive Officer in presenting national impact strategies to Youth Advantage’s Trustees.
Requirements:
● Experience in research and planning, as well as leading key campaigns or programmes.
● High-level understanding of carrying out quality research, ideally in an area related to the organisation’s priorities.
● Excellent knowledge of a range of methods and approaches to effectively disseminating research results.
● Excellent leadership and organisational skills, with proven experience of setting priorities and motivating team members.
● Excellent writing and speaking skills.
● IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
● Ability to work well independently and in a team.
● Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
● Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Benefits
● Gain valuable experience in leading a research and project team.
● Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
● Flexible working hours.
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Role: Director of Local Operations
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Director of Local Operations to develop and lead its Local Operations Departments (England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland) in identifying and delivering on opportunities for the organisation to have an impact at a local level through commissioned research projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring these Departments produce high-quality research projects which meet the goals agreed with the commissioning organisations and grow Youth Advantage’s reputation and reach in line with its strategic policies. Working closely with the COO and the Policy and Ethics Departments, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively guide and strengthen the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, positive local change. They should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities:
● In line with the organisation’s strategic priorities, to lead the Local Operations Department in designing, developing and implementing impactful research and project objectives.
● To line manage the Head of Local Operations (England and Wales) and the Head of Local Operations (Scotland and Northern Ireland), supporting them to effectively manage their own teams and to develop and implement the frameworks necessary for producing top quality research projects based around both desktop research and fieldwork.
● To work with HR in creating a strong Local Operations Department composed of individuals with the appropriate skills and expertise. To ensure these volunteers are appropriately supported and trained during their period of service.
● To work alongside the Policy Department to source potential commission and project opportunities, shaping the focus and output of the Local Operations Department accordingly.
● To develop short- and long-term strategies in relation to the Department’s activity, ensuring that these align with the wider strategies of the organisation.
● To liaise with the Policy and Ethics Department of the organisation on an ongoing basis, ensuring that their advice is incorporated into Departmental decisions and output.
● To take responsibility for relationships with key external stakeholders, at all times representing the organisation positively and professionally.
● To work on an on-going basis with the other members of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team in determining its strategic priorities and incorporating these into the Department.
● To monitor, analyse and respond to external trends which impact on the organisation’s strategies and the Local Operations Department’s activities.
● To work closely with the organisation’s Communications Department in developing and implementing effective strategies to raise the organisation’s profile and impact.
● To create blogs and articles on related issues and to find and distribute information on related topics which may be of interest to the other organisation members.
● To support the Chief Executive Officer in presenting local operations strategies to Youth Advantage’s Trustees.
Requirements:
● Experience in research and planning, leading key campaigns or programmes.
● High-level understanding of carrying out quality desktop research and related fieldwork, ideally in an area related to the organisation’s priorities.
● Excellent knowledge of a range of methods and approaches to effectively disseminating research results.
● Excellent leadership and organisational skills, with proven experience of setting priorities and motivating team members.
● Excellent writing and speaking skills.
● IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
● Ability to work well independently and in a team.
● Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
● Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Benefits
● Gain valuable experience in leading a research and project team.
● Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
● Flexible working hours.
Build on Belief is a charity dedicated to helping people who have, or have had issues with drugs and alcohol use, working to improve and sustain their health and wellbeing in order they can recover to lead fulfilling lives. Bring your accountancy and financial experience and skills to become a voluntary trustee and Honorary Treasurer for a growing and innovative organisation and help make a difference across diverse communities in London and SE England. If you’ve experience in accountancy and finance and perhaps even your own lived experience, then you could help us take the organisation forward.
What we do
BoB helps build the “social capital’ of people who are on a journey of recovery from histories of alcohol, illicit or prescribed drugs. Many of our service users and volunteers across our fourteen London and South-East projects have associated mental and physical health problems, along with histories of homelessness and unemployment.
We largely operate a structure where we recruit volunteers from our service users, and our managers from our volunteer pool, once trained. Our CEO, most managers and some members of the Board have lived experience, and many have been through the drug and alcohol treatment system. This ‘unique’ structure, we believe, gives a high level of peer led understanding of needs and responses
What you will be doing
Purpose of the Trustee Role & Hon Treasurer
The role of a trustee is to ensure that the organisation fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values. The board of trustees are both jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
The Hon. Treasurer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of the organisation. Their primary responsibility is to maintain strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring that it remains viable, compliant, and well-positioned to achieve its charitable objectives. This includes ensuring that robust financial systems, accurate records, and effective procedures are in place and consistently followed.
The Treasurer works closely with, and is, actively supported by the CEO and Head of Finance & Central Operations, collaborating on both strategic and operational financial matters to ensure sound governance and effective delivery.
Time Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend bi-monthly board meetings (Tuesday evening) at Earls Court and participate in ad-hoc task groups and occasional on-line meetings.
BoB Trustees are Required To:
Uphold the charity’s mission and ensure its effective governance, strategic direction, and legal compliance. Their responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
· Ensure the charity pursues its stated charitable objects as defined in the Memorandum & Articles of Association.
· Establish and maintain a clear vision, values, and strategy, ensuring shared understanding among trustees, staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and associated personnel.
· Ensure operational plans and budgets align with and support the strategic vision.
· Define organisational goals and evaluate performance against agreed targets.
· Advise on and support fundraising efforts and project engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
· Regularly seek and consider the views of external stakeholders and service users, staff, and volunteers.
· Uphold the good name and values of the organisation in all interactions.
Governance and Compliance
· Ensure compliance with the Mem & Articles of Association, charity law, company law, employment law, and other relevant regulations.
· Ensure resources are used exclusively to further the charity’s objects.
· Maintain appropriate governance structures that reflect the charity’s size, complexity, and diversity.
· Review the governance structure and board performance regularly.
· Ensure trustees adhere to an agreed code of conduct, with mechanisms for addressing non-compliance.
Risk and Oversight
· Identify and regularly review major risks to the organisation, ensuring systems are in place to mitigate or manage them.
· Monitor changes in the external environment (political, financial, demographic, competitive) that may impact the charity.
· Hold staff accountable for the management and administration of the charity.
· Consider external professional advice on matters presenting material risk or potential breach of trustee duties.
Staff and Operational Oversight
· Follow formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of staff.
· Ensure the organisation exercises a duty of care to its employees.
· Support continuous professional development across the organisation.
Engagement and Representation
· Visit local services and attend key events to support the charity’s work.
· Actively engage with the charity’s activities and initiatives.
· Act as ambassadors for the charity.
The Hon. Treasurers Role
Strategic
· Assist and advise in the formation of the charity’s financial strategy, ensuring adequate resources to deliver services and that funds are spent on furthering charitable purposes.
· Advise on the financial implications of strategic and operational plans.
· Advise on the funding strategy and ensure alignment with the charity’s aims.
· Ensure the Board receives regular and appropriate financial information.
· Review and present the annual financial statements to the Board.
· Recommend appropriate accounting procedures, controls, and policies consistent with financial and regulatory legislation.
· Oversee the appointment and regular review of auditors.
· Work in close partnership with the CEO and Head of Finance & Central Operations to support strategic goals.
· Ensure appropriate investment and reserves policies are in place.
· Monitor the performance of investments.
· Ensure all assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.
Governance
· Maintain effective governance of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring viability and proper processes for financial records, decisions, and delegations.
· Ensure the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and complies with all relevant legislations (e.g. Companies and Charity Law)
· Lead on the assessment and management of financial risk
· Ensure financial policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated
· Ensure compliance with charity accounting practices and statutory requirements
· Ensure recommendations from auditors are implemented
· Ensure accounts meet conditions of contractual agreements with funders and statutory bodies.
Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Hon. Treasurer effectively:
- Experience of charity accounting.
- Experience of financial control, budgeting, and risk management.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to be contacted on an ad-hoc basis.
- Ability to ensure financial decisions taken are followed up in a timely manner.
What we are looking for
Our Trustee Board comprises people who have good skills and experience in, corporate strategic marketing and communications, health care, HR, information technology, research and legal matters.
Our current Honorary Treasurer is standing down after seven years, and we are looking to replace him. The role of Honorary Treasurer is an important one, being the key person colleague trustees look to for professional advice about all things financial. We have a Head of Finance & Central Operations who manages the day-to-day financial management and reporting systems.
This year we have introduced two systems to underpin our growth to a nearly £2m business. These are Xero and PLEO, with PEOPLE HR for our associated HR functions.
If you’ve experience of senior financial management and leadership, then you could make a significant contribution to our development.
Essential experience & qualifications sought
We are open to a variety of professional financial backgrounds and qualifications with, ideally but not necessarily only, charities and including current registration as a member of the:
o Institute of Chartered Accountants.
o Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
o Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
o CIPFA
We are very open to bringing on board people who can support us becoming a more inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, women and other underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities and from LGBTQI communities. We are also very open to recruiting someone who may have their own lived experience of addictions and adversity to draw upon. What counts will be your enthusiasm, commitment, competence and interest in taking on a trustee and governance role.
A few more details on application process
Our deadline for applications is Monday 15 December 2025
· Please submit a CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) which must address three questions (see below).
· We aim to be flexible with interview dates, to include early evenings but aim to hold them during January or early February.
· If you need any particular support if you are invited to an interview, then please make this clear in your supporting statement (see below).
· We plan to have an induction and familiarisation/onboarding process before final confirmation as a trustee. Once appointed, Trustees are expected to serve a minimum three-year term of office. This is a voluntary and non-paid position.
Please send your CV with covering Supportive Statement to our Chair, Roger Howard:
· Your Supportive Statement or covering letter should address three questions:
i. Why are you interested in becoming a trustee and treasurer of BoB?
ii. What insights and experiences can you bring to our charity Board?
iii. Is there anything in your background that we should be aware of that might be relevant to you becoming a trustee/company director?
Personal data statement: In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any informtion that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV and application documentation, apart from matters relating to your own experiences of addictions and matters which may arise during a subsequent DBS enhanced scrutiny.
Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/ application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Organisation: The Muslim Lived Experience Network CIC
Role Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 3.5–7.5 hours per week, 6 months fixed-term
Reports to: Co-Directors
Start Date: Immediate
About Us
The Muslim Lived Experience Network is a lived experience-led organisation committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. We offer faith-informed peer support interventions, lived experience-related workshops and events, Islamic talks on mental health related topics, hospital ‘Muslim Faith Kits’, training, consultation, ad hoc support and signposting.
Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers united by a shared mission to attain the pleasure of Allah (SWT). We strive to achieve this by bringing peer support and lived experience perspectives to our communities - to educate, reduce stigma, and improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly organised and mission-driven Volunteer Operations Lead to join our team and support and streamline our internal operations. You’ll help build and maintain the organisational backbone of our CIC by coordinating people, processes and systems. This is a key leadership role within a small but growing team, perfect for someone passionate about using their skillset to help bring faith-sensitive support to our community.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Oversight
- Support day-to-day running of the organisation’s internal systems
- Implement and maintain operational processes, documentation, and protocols
- Coordinate calendars, internal meetings, and project timelines
- Track organisational goals and ensure progress reporting
- Help streamline workflows using digital tools (e.g. Sharepoint, Zoom)
2. Compliance & Admin
- Support data protection (GDPR) compliance and document management
- Keep internal policies and procedures organised and updated
- Assist with safeguarding processes and record-keeping
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Previous experience in the non-profit or CIC sector and/or experience in non-finance quality, legal, governance, HR or compliance/internal audit sector
- Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant policies
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Experience in operations, project coordination or administration
- Confident with digital tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Passion for faith-informed approaches and/or mental health
- Alignment with the values of a Muslim-led, inclusive organisation
Desirable (but not required)
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
- Familiarity with the needs of Muslim and/or marginalised communities
- Experience in a leadership position
What You’ll Gain
- A leadership role in a purpose-led, community-rooted organisation
- A chance to directly shape systems and processes to help a growing CIC thrive
- Personal development and transferable skills in operations, leadership and project management
- Ongoing support, networking opportunities, and recognition for your contributions
- Flexible hours and a values-aligned, supportive team of volunteers
- A professional reference and volunteer certificate upon completion
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Are you a committed Christian with experience in Internal Audit who has a heart to see a new generation develop a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ?
We would love to hear from you. Scripture Union is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor willing to volunteer to support the strong governance of our organisation.
The role is accountable to the Honorary Treasurer who Chairs the Audit & Finance Committee. You will work with the Audit & Finance Committee to define key areas for review.
We are an organisation with a proven track record of effective internal controls with a continuous improvement mindset.
Please see the Job Profile to find out more and apply using the application form attached.
ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus



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Emmaus UK is currently undertaking feasibility work to consider the incorporation of an SPV which can become a Registered Provider of Social Housing on behalf of the Emmaus federation in the UK. This is an exciting prospect and would unlock significant potential to achieve our strategic objective to help more people.
To ensure that we are best positioned to pursue this opportunity we are looking to build the expertise of the Emmaus UK Board in:
· Housing Association/Housing Expertise or relevant regulatory expertise - providing strategic input as we develop the subsidiary and proceed with becoming a Registered Provider
· Legal expertise - ideally in a relevant field e.g. charity or corporate governance, housing, property, regulation etc
· Property Acquisition and Development - to support us with providing high quality services and managing sustainable growth
Joining the EUK Board at such a significant moment will enable you to play a key role in the future of Emmaus. You will be an integral part of developing the movement and central to making strategic decisions within EUK as the national body.
Further details:
Location: Home based online meetings. Two annual face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: EUK Chair and board of trustees
Remuneration: This role is voluntary. Any travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The attached applicant pack contains further details including the role description and more about Emmaus UK.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to the EUK Governance Manager the Email address can be found in the application pack.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Those shortlisted will be informed on Tuesday 06 January 2026 and invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on either Monday 12 January 2026 or Wednesday 14 January 2026. All applicants will be informed of the interview outcome by Friday 16 January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grant Panel Member
A commitment of around 15-18 days per year
Non-renumerated; paid expenses
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England. As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play. We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon.
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Grants Panel. This independent panel of experts is responsible for scrutinising grant applications to ensure consistency of assessment against approved processes and criteria, value for money and the potential to achieve strategic objectives. The Panel then has the important role of approving grants and making recommendations.
What are we looking for?
As a Member of the Grants Panel, you should have knowledge or understanding of grant management, and of assessing projects and identifying desired outcomes. You will need to demonstrate sound business judgement, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to help the Football Foundation achieve its aims. You should also have a genuine interest in the charitable sector, as well as an interest in sports.
We are looking to develop a Panel that is as inclusive as possible and which effectively represents the broad, diverse constituency that the Football Foundation is looking to support. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 09:00am
First interviews will be online and are currently scheduled for 19 December 2025.
Second-stage interviews will be in person at Wembley Stadium and are currently scheduled for 14 January 2025.
All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an interview.
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.