Human Resources Coordinator Volunteer Roles in Birmingham

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make informed development choices in the management of public finances and resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Chief People Officer (Remote) to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: This role is for a HR leader who can lead and manage a comprehensive HR service through a range of projects and activities in areas such as, but not limited to: Workforce Planning and Recruitment; On-boarding/Off-boarding; Performance Management; Organisational Culture; Learning and Career Development; HR Compliance and Staff Relations; Diversity and Inclusion; Policy and Procedure Development; and Staff Records Management. Reporting to the Founder, you will manage our recruitment team and be responsible for improving staff engagement, participation and retention.

Division: People and Culture

Department: N/A

Position reports to (line manager): Founder and CEO

Who reports to this position (direct reports): HR Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

• Develop and implement an HR strategy
   
• Contribute to the development of a collaborative high performing organisational culture by building staff and organisational capability
   
• Develop an effective performance management system ensuring that organisational values are translated into measurable competencies, behaviours and objectives and that job descriptions, performance standards, and performance evaluation instruments are aligned
   
• Develop and implement learning and career development initiatives for all staff and recommend staff training that will enhance growth and development
   
• Prepare and analyse HR metrics and provide reports that support decision making
   
• Implement new, and enhance existing staff recognition and reward programs
   
• Champion the ADC culture and ensure all staff are aware of the expectations
   
• Develop and implement strategies to increase Diversity & Inclusion within the organization
   
• Develop and implement an annual People Survey, communicate results and own activity plan to drive improved staff engagement
   
• Review and approve HR policies and procedures and recommend improvements
   
• Contribute to development of a customised HR management system

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Essential

· Excellent knowledge of HR General, Learning and Career Development, and Recruitment

· Senior HR leadership experience within a small to medium sized organisation

· Experience of setting up new HR functions and processes would be desirable

· Significant experience of initiating, delivering, leading and embedding change initiatives

· Commitment of minimum 7-10 hours per week

Desirable

• Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
   
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

What ADC Offers You:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
   
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
   
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
   
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
   
• We provide work reference

Join Us in Creating a Brighter Future!

Volunteer Opportunity with a New Social Mobility Charitable Organisation in London and Beyond

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to empower individuals and help create lasting change?

Join us as we create, set up and launch our brand-new charitable organisation Unlock YOUR Potential dedicated to improving social mobility for individuals aged 16 to 65 from disadvantaged areas across London and beyond.

About Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential, a dynamic new start-up charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.

We are planning to create a small social mobility charitable organisation that provides a range of services and support. Currently we are a not-for-profit organisation, about to go through charity registration. 

• Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
• Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
• Our Values:

  • Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.

  • Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.

  • Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.

  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.

  • Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.

At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to donate their time and talents to our cause. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a student eager to give back, or someone with a heart for helping others, there’s a role for you!

Volunteer Roles Available:

• Trustees

• Managers/Management/Leadership

• Programme Facilitators

• Mentors and Coaches

• Event Planners

• Administrative Support

• Community Outreach

• Central Services Roles, such as HR, Volunteer Management, Communications, etc.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Be a part of something impactful from the ground up.

• Help change lives and empower communities.

• Gain experience, build new skills, and expand your network.

• Feel the reward of making a real difference.

• Help shape and grow a new start up charitable organisation.

How to Get Involved:

Reach out to us to express your interest or learn more about our opportunities.

Together, we can create a brighter and more inclusive future.

Travel Radar provides high quality and relevant news across the Commercial Aviation & Air-Travel sectors. Having grown rapidly since 2015, we've gone on to become one of the leading providers of Aviation News available online. We bring exciting and interesting travel news 24/7 from around the globe to a reach of over 20 million users, with the aim to be a free, independent and unbiased source of news and information.

Travel Radar runs monthly internship programs inspiring the next generation to get involved in the world of journalism, reporting and marketing, and a key component of these internships is learning both hard (workplace) and soft (life) skills. We are on the lookout for 2-3 mentors/coaches/instructors to run remote based/online sessions as part of these programs. 

Responsibilities and A Little More About the Role:

✅ Deliver engaging online training sessions on key workplace and professional development skills.
✅ Guide interns through structured learning, including communication, teamwork, time management, and industry-specific knowledge.
✅ Provide feedback, support, and mentorship to interns, helping them develop confidence and industry awareness.
✅ Assist with designing and improving training materials and session content.
✅ Track intern progress and report insights to the internship coordinators

Due to the remote nature of this role, we anticipate mentors to deliver no more than 1-2 sessions per month, and expect this to be a commitment of no more than 5-10hrs per month.

Who We're Looking For:

✔ Passionate Educator – You have experience coaching, mentoring, or teaching, with a passion for professional development. OR a desire to learn too, with full mentoring training provided
✔ Strong Communicator – Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and motivate interns.
✔ Industry Interest – A background or interest in Aviation, Journalism, Marketing, or Business is a plus.
✔ Tech-Savvy – Comfortable using online learning tools, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and collaboration platforms.
✔ People-Focused – Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire interns at various skill levels.

Please note, full training will be provided for this mentoring role and you will only be delivering sessions you feel comfortable with - for example using LinkedIn, time management, CV writing etc.

Why volunteer at Travel Radar?

• Fully remote position
• Perkbox / Discount Program with over 4,000 deals and discounts
• Great Training and Learning Resources, including a CPD Level 5 Accreditation in Business Administration
• Option to gain a recognised CIPD award (through experience) funded by the company
• Latest Tech including free subscription to Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro, as well as access to company Chromebook devices and Virtual Machines

Additional Information:

Commitment per Week: 5-10hrs per month (flexible)

Reports to: Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.