Monitoring And Evaluation Officer Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
We are a dynamic race and class inclusion organisation that runs empowering programmes for Black and Asian women and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our board as Trustees. Apply now to be part of our impactful journey—shortlisting will take place by mid-February.
Organisation overview
You Make It (YMI) is a dynamic, award winning and evolving race and class inclusion organisation that runs 4 month long holistic empowerment programmes for young unemployed and underemployed women largely from Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Our participants are Black and Asian, and all are from working class backgrounds. We have continued to grow since our formation by the CEO in 2011 and have continued to generate incredible support from a range of credible funders. In addition, we are focused on dismantling racism while generating earned income through growing a range of partnerships as well as exploring new channels through which to deliver our established You Change It programme- a successful anti-racism allyship initiative aimed at employers and pioneered by our CEO in 2020.
Our passion for our work is boundless. Year after year we prove to have real impact. Our YouTube channel will give you a sense of what we do, all the amazing people and places we work with, and of those people we benefit.
About you
As a trustee you must have a strong commitment to YMI’s mission and be aligned to our core values which are self-empowerment, integrity, social equality, dynamism and creativity. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience in governance or management, have high integrity and ability to think strategically. You understand why we need to exist in the context of race inequality and the injustices that our community experiences.
Those from communities who have lived experience of racial marginalisation are underrepresented at board level, and so we are especially keen to hear from trustees from these backgrounds.
We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals from an HR, Legal or Philanthropy background, as well as anyone with experience of acting as a Charity Trustee elsewhere.
Key responsibilities
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Governance and Financial Oversight: Alongside the wider board and leadership, ensure the charity operates in accordance with policy, legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Safeguard the charity’s assets, including proper financial oversight and risk management. Review and approve the charity’s budget, financial statements, and annual reports.
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Policy and Decision Making: Be an active, engaged and thoughtful participant in board meetings and decision-making processes. Approve policies that support the effective functioning of the charity now and in the future.
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Fundraising and Advocacy: Support and participate in fundraising efforts, draw on your networks to advance our growth as a charity and advocate and act as an ambassador.
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Performance Monitoring: Evaluate performance against our goals and objectives. Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place.
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Strategic Development: Collaboratively contribute to the charity's strategic direction, ensuring it aligns with its mission and values.
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Insight and Learning: Stay informed about issues affecting YMI and its work. Pursue opportunities for training and development to enhance governance skills.
Apply
To apply, please send a CV along with a cover letter explaining why you have relevant experience and would like to get behind our mission.
We are appointing a number of Trustees and would encourage you to apply as early as possible. We aim to shortlist applicants in March 2025. The interview process will consist of two rounds, an initial meeting with our founding CEO, before an informal interview with our Trustees.
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CISWO, The Coal Mining Charity, is seeking additional trustees to strengthen and widen the scope, expertise and diversity of our Board. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who are a qualified accountant and a member of a recognised institute.
Since 1995, we have been improving lives and reducing disadvantage in former coal mining communities. With services provided across the country in all former coalfield areas, our reach is extensive.
CISWO is a service provider, grant maker, and custodian of one of the largest portfolios of recreational land in the UK. Our aim is to reduce disadvantage in communities impacted by the coal mining industry and to leave a legacy of community facilities for future generations.
We are proud of the impact we make with former miners and mining communities. With over 2,400 individuals, and over 200 other mining charities supported in 2023, we can demonstrate the difference we make. We are however ambitious to achieve more and recognise that as our client groups change, we need to increase and adapt our delivery to meet these needs.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We at the start of our third year of our current 5 year strategy which will build on the past work of CISWO, drive the current work of the charity and set strong foundations for the future to ensure we meet the changing needs of our different client groups.
Trustee Responsibilities
As a Trustee of CISWO you will:
· Be responsible for providing governance to administration and management of the organisation.
· Ensure the financial stability and viability of CISWO.
· Actively contribute to the Board by giving strategic direction including defining and setting overall policy, and evaluating performance against this.
· Ensure compliance with the charity’s governing document, and any legal requirements.
· Act in the best interests of the charity at all times.
· Safeguard the reputation and values of the organisation.
· Use specific skills and knowledge of topics relevant to their areas of expertise to lead discussions, provide advice and guidance, identify key issues, and help the Board to reach sound decisions.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
· Relevant knowledge to contribute to the charity’s core areas of delivery.
· Credibility and evidence of effectiveness in their chosen field.
· Operating a senior level in either a paid or unpaid capacity in a significantly sized and / or complex organisation.
· Experience of strategic thinking and planning with a good understanding of risk.
· A well–rounded understanding of the charity sector and the responsibilities of trustees.
· Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
· Highly numerate with the ability to understand budgets and charity finance.
· Team orientated with a collaborative and solution focused approach
· A critical understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to applying these to the role.
· The ability to commit the necessary time and engagement to be an effective member of the Board.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
· Understanding of the issues faced by former coal miners and mining communities.
· Recent experience working as a qualified accountant in a professional capacity.
· Previous experience as a charity trustee or working with a board of trustees.
How to apply
To be considered for the role, please supply the following:
· An up to date CV clearly detailing your career history with key achievements
· A supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role and the value that your expertise will add to the Trustee Board
Full candidate information pack attached.
Improving the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.


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