Non Exec Directors Volunteer Roles in Manchester
GoodWork is a young and fast growing non-profit, supporting employers to offer fairer opportunities to young people from marginalised communities.
As a Community Interest Company, our Board is made up of Non-Executive Directors and our CEO. As we transition into a charity over the next 6-12 months, our NEDs will become Trustees and our CEO will step down from the Board to continue serving as a member of staff.
With this in mind and as some of our early team members move on, we’re looking to add 2-3 new Board Members to fill key skills gaps and ensure we have a strong, diverse Board to lead GoodWork and ensure we deliver against our ambitious growth plans.
We’re prioritising applications from NEDs with specific skills and expertise to join our team.
However, we are open to hearing from those who are enthusiastic about our mission and believe they can offer capacity or expertise that we’re currently missing.
If you don’t fit one of our priority skills gaps but are keen to apply, please ensure you’ve had a look at our current team’s profiles and explain what you could add to our Board in your application.
Our priority skills gaps:
NEDs will not have sole responsibility for delivering this work, but will support the CEO and staff team. At their discretion, NEDs may wish to give more time to support delivery in specific areas.
- Education & Social Mobility, Policy & Campaigning, Impact Evaluation
- PR, Communications & Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Ensure GoodWork is delivering against its strategy and in line with its mission
- Help set our future goals, putting the interests of young people first
- Act with care and attention, making use of your skills and asking for advice when you need it
- Manage GoodWork’s resources carefully and without taking undue risks
- Hold GoodWork accountable for operating lawfully and responsibly
- Attend and engage with Board Meetings and Away Days, as required
- Act honestly and reliably, delivering the things you commit to
- Behave in GoodWork’s best interests, and do nothing that could bring our work into disrepute
- Be a proactive and enthusiastic ambassador for GoodWork, with your existing network and beyond
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to GoodWork’s mission and vision
- Open-mindedness, flexibility and a problem solving approach
- Strong communication skills, tact and empathy
- Ability to provide challenge and ensure that we uphold robust governance
- Analytical skills, curiosity and ability to engage with detail (e.g. financial reports, plans for growth)
- Willingness to consistently commit the time needed to drive our work forward
- Commitment to GoodWork’s policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy
- Strong belief in the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Commitment to championing our work and being a vocal, enthusiastic ambassador for GoodWork
- Experience of working with charities, non-profits, start-ups or other small and fast growing organisations (desirable)
- Experience of working with young people or marginalised groups (desirable)
We work with a diverse group of young people from marginalised communities. We particularly encourage applications from minority ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme, including non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Are you interested in penguins?! Falklands Conservation are looking for their next treasurer/Finance lead trustee and non-executive director.
Falklands Conservation is a non-governmental organisation working to protect the wildlife in the Falkland Islands for future generations. We undertake practical conservation projects, surveys and scientific studies, conduct annual monitoring of seabird populations, rehabilitate oiled penguins, publish guides and information on many aspects of the Falkland Islands environment, and involve Islanders of all ages in our activities.
Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charitable company started in 1998 when it took over the activities and assets of a charitable trust founded in 1979 by Sir Peter Scott.
This role is for a trustee who will act as global treasurer and be the lead trustee for finance, investments and audit.Our next Treasurer will continue the oversight of our finances and investments, providing specific support and direction on all matters money-related. They will advise the other trustees on these matters and support the finance team of the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like experience of a non-executive role on a board (an existing trustee will act as a mentor). It's a unique opportunity to get involved in an international conservation charity that makes a real difference in a location where nature is in charge.
This is a voluntary role without remuneration.
To apply for the role please send your CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining why you are interested in the role as well as any relevant skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for applications to be Trustees from people both in and outside COSRT’s Membership. This is your chance to make a difference to the development of the therapy sector in the UK. Your chance to support our ongoing development as we continue our position as a sector-leading organisation.
ABOUT COSRT
COSRT is the Professional Body for Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies. We set quality, training, and ethical standards for therapists. We hold two public Registers of therapists who meet or exceed these standards. These cover the disciplines of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, and Relationship Therapy. We accredit and deliver training. We carry out and support research. And we support the public with information.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for applications for four general Trustee positions (one vacant position and three open for nominations due to standard rotation). We are looking for people with the skills described in the Person Specification (below) but are also interested in applications from anyone with a passion to work with others to further develop the provision of high quality therapy for all.
To ensure our board is as diverse as possible we are keen to receive applications from students; Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities, or who experience physical or mental health concerns; and people who identify as being LGBTQIA+.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The applicant should have:
- Knowledge and experience related to ethics and professional standards; strategic planning and reporting; regulation; training development and delivery; and/or or other demonstrable skills that will enhance the board.
- Experience of working with a board, or demonstration of strategic thinking in a non-operational capacity.
- The time and energy to be an effective trustee and support the strategic development of COSRT.
- A willingness to attend meetings and events relevant to their role.
- Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and activities of COSRT.
- Understanding and acceptance of the duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
- Good, independent judgment and integrity.
It is desirable for the applicant to have:
- High level of commercial and financial awareness.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good analytical skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.