Working Chance is an acclaimed, visionary, award-winning charity whose mission is to give women with criminal convictions who've had few breaks in life independence and hope. 

We empower women with convictions to fulfil their potential and reintegrate into mainstream society by helping them to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in. We provide bespoke rehabilitation and employability programmes for these women. We work with employers of all sizes across all sectors to match women with the right jobs. As well as directly helping women to turn their lives around, we also work with policy makers and politicians to influence the development of policy and legislation that affects women with convictions or at risk of criminalisation.

Chair

London

Unremunerated

You will be joining us at an exciting time, with an engaged board, a new CEO in post since last summer and a strong new senior management team. We are currently developing a new strategy to take us on a journey towards greater impact and reach over the next five years.

We are looking for a Chair who will bring significant charitable governance experience and be an impactful leader with proven strategic ability. The Chair will be highly credible and able to serve as an effective ambassador bringing strong interpersonal skills along with empathy, diplomacy and humility.

We are particularly interested in individuals who bring knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system or exposure to the issues relating to women who have faced disadvantage and adversity. Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who shares our passion, ambition and commitment to transform women's lives and tackle stigma.

For more information about the organisation and this important opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please find the appointment brief below.

Working Chance is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Monday 29 June

Interviews with Prospectus: 8 July - 17 July

Final Panel Interviews with Working Chance: w/c 27 July

The BBRS is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a part-time, permanent basis. The BBRS is establishing an industry funded dispute resolution service to resolve historic and future disputes between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and participating providers of banking services. It will do this in a transparent, timely and accessible manner and without the need for litigation. It is currently running a Live Pilot in order to finalise its policies in readiness for Go-Live operation.

Background of the role

As the Head of Finance you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with the overall mission of the BBRS whilst ensuring an environment of tight financial control. You will take full responsibility for the finance function and will report to the Director of Operations; however you will have an important direct relationship with the Chief Executive Officer to whom you will also provide advice on all key financial issues. The outsourced accounting and payroll service providers will report directly to you. This role may be performed on a part-time basis or alongside another job task(s) or role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategy, preparation and controlling of the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Scenario modelling based on key assumptions and cashflow forecasts to assist with decision making
• Implementing and integrating new scheme agreements with participating member banks into the financial structures and reporting systems
• Ensuring effective development, implementation and evaluation of financial policies and procedures including controls over expenditure
• Evaluating and managing risk
• Coordinating audit processes
• Attending management committee and Board meetings, producing and presenting papers where applicable
• Providing relevant information to management to assist with decision making
• Providing effective management of the funding contracts with the existing and new member banks, including the management of exit mechanisms
• Liaising and effectively communicating with banks, suppliers and other key stakeholder groups
• Building and maintaining good working relationships, collaborating with a wide range of people to progress financial strategy
• Working with outsourced accounting and payroll service providers, providing day to day oversight

This part-time role comes with a highly competitive salary alongside other generous employee benefits and is based at the BBRS central London offices near Chancery Lane and Blackfriars Tube stations. This position will best suit someone with strong strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills and exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).

• Post qualification experience in a financial leadership role
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal, contractual and funding issues
• Compliance oriented
• Experience of working with outsourced finance providers desirable but not essential
• Experience working with complex stakeholders

It is anticipated that the BBRS will operate for around three years. More information on The BBRS can be found at:

BBRS are guided by the commitment to do and be seen to do what is right, fair, and reasonable at all times.

The closing date for applications is 10^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 17^th June. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Trustees

Unremunerated

London/Cambridge board meetings

VoiceAbility makes sure that people are heard when it matters most. We provide free, independent support to over 30,000 people each year to be involved in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. We're an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.

VoiceAbility are now seeking to appoint up to 3 trustees to further strengthen the board as the organisation continues to take forward an ambitious strategy to increase its social impact.

The new trustees will play a vital role in providing strategic insight and board level expertise as well as ensuring the right blend of support and challenge to the chief executive and executive team.

Applicants will require an understanding of the role of a trustee or non-executive director, sound independent judgement, strategic vision and the ability to think creatively.

VoiceAbility are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

Senior level finance experience and an accountancy qualification Digital transformation experience Lived experience as a disabled person and/or of using social care or long-term health services, and the ability to apply insights from this strategically

VoiceAbility are also interested in hearing from candidates who bring one of the above specialisms whilst also having experience of civil society leadership in Scotland.

For more information about the organisation and the role please read the appointment brief below.

VoiceAbility recognises that diverse boards perform better. We are committed to achieving greater diversity in our board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, age, sexuality, belief or disability or any other factor which is not objectively justified. Inclusivity and accessibility are vital to VoiceAbility and so please do make us aware of any reasonable adjustments we can make in order to facilitate your engagement with the application process.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: 15 June

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 22 & w/c 29 June

Interviews with VoiceAbility: w/c 13 July

Chair

Unremunerated

London/Cambridge board meetings

VoiceAbility makes sure that people are heard when it matters most. We provide free, independent support to over 30,000 people each year to be involved in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. We're an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.

We are now seeking a highly accomplished chair, to lead and facilitate the Board as the organisation takes forward an ambitious strategy to increase its social impact.

This is a significant opportunity for a person who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and emotional intelligence, to develop a high performing board and to ensure that it provides the right blend of support and challenge to the Chief Executive and Executive Team.

The Chair will be motivated by VoiceAbility's vision and values. They will lead and facilitate a skilled and engaged body of Trustees and bring valuable strategic insight.

For more information about the organisation and the role please read the appointment brief below.

VoiceAbility recognises that diverse boards perform better. We are committed to achieving greater diversity in our board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, age, sexuality, belief or disability or any other factor which is not objectively justified. Inclusivity and accessibility are vital to VoiceAbility and so please do make us aware of any reasonable adjustments we can make in order to facilitate your engagement with the application process.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: 15 June

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 22 & w/c 29 June

Interviews with VoiceAbility: w/c 13 July

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor learning and preserving places of wonder. Founded in 1959 by volunteers, we protect over 8,400 acres of land across 87 sites and are supported by 39,000 members. Our climate is in crisis and nature needs our help. Together we can protect the future.

Chair

Essex

Unremunerated

At this critical and exciting time with a new ambitious strategic plan for the next five years, we are looking for a Chair that shares our values and commitment to a wilder Essex.

You will bring significant governance experience, be comfortable in an ambassadorial role and be an effective and natural communicator. You will have gravitas and credibility as well as strategic leadership experience within a changing context at a senior level.

Essex Wildlife Trust is truly committed to achieving greater diversity at board level from under-represented groups, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 14 June 2020 at midnight

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 29 June/ w/c 6 July

Final Panel Interviews with Essex Wildlife Trust: w/c 20 July

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor learning and preserving places of wonder. Founded in 1959 by volunteers, we protect over 8,400 acres of land across 87 sites and are supported by 39,000 members. Our climate is in crisis and nature needs our help. Together we can protect the future.

Trustees

Essex

Unremunerated

At this critical and exciting time with a new ambitious strategic plan for the next five years, we are looking for Trustees that share our values and commitment to a wilder Essex.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals with experience in the following areas:

- Fundraising and membership - Experience of managing significant successful fundraising campaigns. Direct experience from a membership organisation would be advantageous.

- Data and insight - A background in data, monitoring and analysis, to support us to demonstrate our impact.

- Visitor engagement, catering and retail - Commercial experience in e-commerce, restaurants or shops.

- Ecology - We are interested in candidates that have a background within wildlife conservation or ecology from an academic or practical perspective.

IT and information security - Senior experience in this area would be extremely useful.

Essex Wildlife Trust is truly committed to achieving greater diversity at board level from under-represented groups, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 14 June 2020 at midnight

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 29 June/ w/c 6 July

Final Panel Interviews with Essex Wildlife Trust: w/c 20 July

Board Members

International Budget Partnership

Unremunerated (travel costs met)

Washington, DC

International Budget Partnership is a global not-for-profit at the cutting edge of public resource accountability. Focussed on transparent, equitable and accountable public budgeting, IBP’s vision is for a world in which empowered citizens participate in open budget processes to shape policies and practices that promote sustainable equality and justice.

Founded in 1997, today, IBP has offices in 80 countries worldwide, including in seven developing countries.  IBP provides technical and financial assistance to civil society partners and collaborates with governments, international institutions and the private sector to ensure that public spending budgets help meet public priorities, especially those of poor and marginalized communities.

The board of IBP now seek up to three additional Trustees to support and provide governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of increased impact.

New Board Members will share the motivation and values of IBP; be willing to make a strategic contribution as a learning partner to a board and will bring a background in one of the following areas; public finance or senior leadership experience in a global south civil society organization.

Candidates may also have skill sets in the following areas; Government/Non-Government, Organizing or Civic Organizing; Fundraising networks, International Legal and Organizational Development.

International Budget Partnership is seeking Board Members from a range of backgrounds and is committed to a creating an ‘unlike minded board reflecting a mix and diversity of experience.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date:                                                                             28 June

Preliminary interviews with Prospectus:                               6 July – 24 July

Final panel Interview:                                                           August 2020 (tbc)

The Institute of Fundraising is looking to hire a Data Analyst for their South East and London Committee. Please note: this is a voluntary, unpaid role.

The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraising. We support fundraisers through leadership and representation best practice and compliance education and networking and we champion and promote fundraising as a career choice. We have over 600 organisational members who raise more than £10 billion in income for good causes every year, and over 6,000 individual members.

The South East and London Committee is a group of volunteers who come together to support fundraisers in the South East and London. We provide a forum for fundraisers to meet other fundraisers in the sector, share information and advice, and offer training and talks, presented by leading specialists.

The Data Analyst is a newly created and key role. You will be responsible for helping the South East and London Committee to monitor the services we deliver to our members by analysing feedback and trends, and helping to shape our response accordingly. We have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. If there is anything that we need to adapt about this role to make it more inclusive, please do let us know.

We expect this role to take an average of 4-5 hours a month, however additional hours may be necessary from time to time. We hold a Committee meeting every other month. These meetings are always held in an accessible venue in central London, which is close to bus stops and an accessible underground station. The meetings are always on a Tuesday evening from 6-8pm. Free food and drink is provided at meetings. We can reimburse you for the cost of your travel to and from meetings and any childcare arrangements that are necessary. Young babies are welcome to attend the meeting if this makes it easier for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Heads of Training, Mentoring, First Thursday and Marketing to ensure that effectively structured post event surveys are sent out in a timely manner
- Analyse survey responses and produce brief reports for each activity area, keeping the Committee updated
- Work closely with Head Office re: gathering data
- Review data on Eventbrite or equivalent and identify trends
- Monitor question responses and information needs of Committee and adjust surveys accordingly
- Assist with CRM to identify any opportunities to cross sell
- Advise on strategic direction for the Committee based on feedback from our members
- Compile overall report on attendance and trends for our AGM in September

PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Experience in the fundraising/marketing/voluntary sector
- Keen for experience, responsibility and accountability in a key voluntary Committee role
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
- Ability to communicate via email
- Ability to turn raw data into user-friendly reports
- Strong attention to detail
- IT skills
- Able to be flexible to suit the needs of the Committee
- Reliable and trustworthy

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by 16 March.
If you are shortlisted, interviews will be conducted in London on 24 March.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

FBB supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who are passionate about football but disengaged at school in order to help them finish school with the skills and grades to make a successful transition into adulthood. We do this by providing long-term, intensive support, built around relationships and young people’s passions, in the classroom and beyond. There are thousands of young people who are passionate about football but are not fulfilling their potential at school. We work with over 1,000 young people each week who are passionate about football across London, Essex and the North West. We work across a range of schools in both a mainstream setting and in specialist provisions, with a focus on Key Stage 3.

Chair

London

Unremunerated

FBB is one of the UK’s fastest growing social sector organisations. As an ambitious, expanding and dynamic organisation we are seeking a highly credible and engaged senior leader to support our motivated and collaborative board. This individual will work with the Co-CEOs to lead the organisation through a period of increased impact and growth.

You will bring experience of serving on high performing boards, significant strategic leadership and enjoy an ambassadorial role with senior stakeholders. You will bring personal gravitas along with strong interpersonal skills and offer relevant networks to the work of the organisation. Critically you will be motivated by the vision and mission of FBB and be committed to living our values.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

FBB is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 7 June 2020 at midnight

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 15 June/ w/c 22 June

Final Panel Interviews with FBB: w/c 6 July