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Could you make a difference and help to improve the public’s health?
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is looking to recruit up to two new Trustees with a particular expertise in policy and public affairs to join its Council.
RSPH is the world’s oldest independent health charity, operating under Royal Charter, dedicated to improving and protecting the public’s health. We want everyone to have the opportunity to optimise their health and wellbeing.
Our vision, voice, and practice guides our work, enabling us to deliver our high-quality services whilst being a strong and sound organisation, so we can impact the public’s health for many years to come.
RSPH has a unique strong and well-established role as a respected, impartial, and trusted voice in public health and is particularly notable for its work with the wider public health workforce. We need to be agile and innovative in meeting the changing needs of our workforce and leading population health and wellbeing.
Help us to build on this strong foundation and set a clear path to achieving our vision that all members of the population lead healthier lives for longer.
The Trustees of the RSPH demonstrate a commitment to public health and to using their specific skills, knowledge, and experience to help make collective sound decisions for the benefit of the charity. They are responsible for the governance of RSPH and for setting its vision and mission. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring financial probity and for the strategic direction of the RSPH. They are dedicated to working with the executive to support the objects of RSPH and to ensure that the organisation flourishes to improve and protect the public’s health.
Time Commitment
Every trustee is expected to participate in regular RSPH Council meetings (currently four per annum) and may be asked to serve on a sub-committee of the Council. Trustees may be asked to participate in the educational activities of the RSPH by supporting conferences, publications, external relations, or training programmes.
Opportunities will arise for Trustees to support senior staff in specific projects/initiatives. We would expect you to be able to be able to commit to 8-12 days per year.
Trustees are generally appointed for a three-year term which may be renewed once.
The Trustee skill mix at RSPH
As well as the formal duties, Trustees have a key role both as expert advisers and as a 'critical friend' to the Executive Management Team. Therefore, in seeking to identify new Trustees, we are particularly looking to enhance our current range of skills and experience across the Council with Trustees with the following backgrounds:
- Policy/influencing
- Government relations
- Public affairs
Sub-Committees
RSPH Council has five sub-committees comprising, Audit & Risk, Qualifications Governance, Nominations and Governance, Public Health Workforce and Policy and Impact. We are looking for Trustees who would be able to commit to participation in one or more of these committees. We are especially interested in someone with the expertise to chair our Policy and Impact Committee.
Support from the RSPH
In return for this commitment, the charity will:
- Provide induction, training and support to enable trustees to carry out their role as effectively as possible.
- Give adequate notice of relevant dates and events.
- Provide reports and papers in advance of meetings.
- Respond to information requests and governance queries.
- Trustees at RSPH are unremunerated; however, reasonable expenses will be covered in accordance with our Expenses Policy.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to join our Council and help shape the future of public health, we would be delighted to hear from you.
RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive Council and would welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Application is by CV, outlining how you can make a positive contribution to the Council. We are looking for Trustees to demonstrate that they:
- Have an interest and enthusiasm in public health.
- Can contribute effectively to the development of strategy and policy, and the scrutiny of their delivery.
- Understand and uphold the principles of effective governance, including contributing openly and collaboratively to discussion, supporting collective decisions, and respecting the boundaries between non-executive and executive roles.
The closing date for applications is 26 May 2025
Interviews will take place via video conference during the week commencing 16 June 2025
For more information on how to apply, please download our Trustee Candidate Pack or click on the link to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing and want to make a difference in the local community? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team of trustees and help shape the future of physical activity and sport in Northamptonshire
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience of finance or accountancy
Northamptonshire Sport recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
We want to have a diverse board, reflective of the local community, with a mix of skills, experience and competencies that best serves our aspirations.
We would welcome applications from people from black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities who are under-represented on our board
We are keen to receive applications from disabled people with a wide range of lived experiences including: learning difficulties, mental health conditions, neuro-diversity, deafness, hearing impairments, visual impairments, physical impairments and long-term health conditions.
If you are excited by the prospect of using your skills and experience to make a difference in physical activity and sport in Northamptonshire as one of our Trustees, we would love to hear from you.
Time Commitment
Our trustees meets formally at least six times per year. There is a further expectation that trustees will contribute to specific project groups as they arise from time to time, along with being invited to a number of events throughout the year.
Board meetings :
- 21st May 2025 (5.30-7pm)
- 15th Jul 2025 (5.30-7pm)
- 16th Sep 2025 (5.30-7pm)
- 18th Nov 2025 (5.30-7pm)
- 20th Jan 2026 (5.30-7pm)
- 17th Mar 2026 (5.30-7pm)
Closing Date for Applications 18th May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
5 x Trustee Position including one Treasurer Role
3ST (Third Sector Together) North West London Voluntary and Community Sector Alliance
About Us
3ST is the alliance of the voluntary and community sector across North West London's Integrated Care Board (ICB) region. We support the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in influencing and engaging with our health system while supporting the delivery of meaningful services. Our mission is to increase the VCSE sector's contribution to addressing health inequalities, improving service quality, and supporting healthier lives across North West London.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Board of Trustees, bringing expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Human Resources
• Corporate Governance
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance
· Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
· Safeguard the charity’s reputation, values, and mission.
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission’s regulations, the charity’s governing document, and relevant UK laws.
· Support the development and monitoring of organisational policies and procedures
2. Strategic Oversight
· Contribute to the strategic direction of 3ST, ensuring alignment with our mission and values
· Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed strategies and objectives.
· Guide the development of procurement and contract management processes
3. Financial Management
· Approve budgets and ensure proper financial oversight, including adherence to charity accounting standards.
· Ensure the charity has sufficient resources to operate sustainably and responsibly.
· Assess and manage financial risks appropriately.
4. Risk Management
· Identify and evaluate potential risks, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to mitigate them.
· Maintain safeguarding practices to protect beneficiaries, staff, and the reputation of the charity.
5. Legal Compliance
· Ensure the charity meets its legal and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns and accounts.
· Ensure adherence to data protection and equality legislation.
6. Advocacy and Representation
· Act as an ambassador for the charity, fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners
· Uphold and actively promote the charity’s values and aims.
· Support the Alliance's representation and influencing work across the health system
· Champion the role of the VCSE sector in addressing health inequalities
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Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
· Senior-level experience in either finance, procurement, or governance within the public, private, or voluntary sector
· Understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Experience in strategic planning and risk management
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· An understanding of or connection with North West London.
Desirable Experience
· Knowledge of the health and social care landscape in North West London
· Understanding of integrated care systems and NHS structures
· Previous board or trustee experience
Personal Qualities
· Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving community wellbeing
· Strong ethical principles and commitment to public service
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse board
· Strategic thinking and ability to analyse complex information
Time Commitment
· Board meetings bi-monthly (6 per year)
· Annual Board Strategy Away Day
· Additional time for document review and strategic planning sessions
Remuneration
This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed according to our trustee expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Play a key role in driving forward the University’s mission and strategy
What will you be doing?
The members of the Board of Governors work together to oversee the activities of the University, ensure its long-term future, approve its strategy, and safeguard its good name and reputation.
We are seeking a new governor with experience, skills or knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
- Community and region in Northampton, Northamptonshire and/or the surrounding areas
- Finance
- IT
You will work as part of a strong and supportive team of your fellow governors and staff. In return you will build your own professional experience, profile and impact. This may include building new skills which will boost your professional expertise.
The University of Northampton is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing an inclusive environment for staff, students, governors and our stakeholders. We believe strongly that having Board members from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds ensures the diversity of thought and rigour of debate which characterises a high-performing Board. Applications from women, those with global ethnic majority backgrounds, with declared disabilities, and LBGT+ candidates are warmly received.
In recruiting to the Board, we seek a broad and diverse range of previous professional and personal skills and experiences. Appointments take account of the personal and professional skills and experience of applicants in the context of the overall composition of the Board.
The role is voluntary with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
What are we looking for?
The essential skills are:
- Either a track record of achievement in a career, or other experience or expertise which would enable you to contribute to the Board
- Experience of creating and implementing strategy in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
- Experience, skills or knowledge of one or more of the following:
- Community and region in Northampton, Northamptonshire and/or the surrounding areas
- Finance
- IT
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner, reaching consensus, debating constructively and accepting collective responsibility
- Ability to assimilate complex information and use this to offer constructive challenge
- Demonstrable experience of good practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and the ability to challenge around these issues
- Excellent communication skills (the ability to participate in constructive debate, express a point of view in an articulate manner and demonstrate critical listening skills)
- Ability to commit sufficient time to the role
- Prepared to represent the University in a positive way to internal and external stakeholders
- Fulfils the criteria for independence
The desirable skills are:
- Experience of governance through working on a board or committee
- Awareness of the operational issues of managing an organisation (including for example leadership, risk management, monitoring performance, business development, customer experience and customer relationship management, marketing, public relations or communications, human resources, law, project management)
What difference will you make?
As a member of the Board, you can help the University engage with, reflect and respond to the needs of our student, staff and stakeholder communities. You will be part of an organisation which has social impact as its purpose. The University is an economic engine and a force for social change for the county, the region, and the UK. Our latest Economic Impact Report showed that for every £1 spent running the University, £4 is returned to the economy – a 300% return on investment.
As the Board sets the strategy, our governors are at the forefront of the development of the University and the trustees and stewards of its long-term future.
The University relies on its governors to give oversight and to be a critical friend.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach. Please submit a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should outline your suitability for the role with particular reference to the person specification which you will find in the role description.
The closing date for applications is 30 May. Interviews will take place on 13 June 2025 in person in Northampton.
If you have any questions about the role or making an application you are very welcome to contact Miriam Lakin via Reach.
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