Project Development Officer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

Operations Officer Volunteer

Role Profile

Hours: 10-16/week

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones)

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Direct insight into how an charity operates. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. This role can be accounted as an official internship.

To apply, please fill in the application form by December 10th.

Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Operations Officer to join our team as a volunteer. This role is integral to the smooth functioning of our organisation, providing vital support to the Interim CEO and contributing to various aspects of our operations, including administration, HR, reporting, project management, and more. The diversity of this role means every week will look a bit different! This role is vital in order for Indigo to keep our services running and provide support to our partners, volunteers, and ultimately the refugees we serve. You will be working with the Interim CEO and supported by the rest of the Indigo team.

Responsibilities 

Administrative support

• Liaise with the CEO on managing day-to-day operations and engaging external stakeholders.
• Keep record of documents and day-to-day information in line with the organisation's data management efforts
• Support with project management tasks such as keeping and circulating minutes, as well as monitoring & evaluation.

HR & Recruitment 

• Support the recruitment process by posting job listings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews.
• Assist in the account set up and onboarding new team members.
• Identify and organise training opportunities for team members to enhance their skills.

Optional Involvement in Other Areas

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, fundraising efforts, research projects, partnership management, and marketing activities based on your skills and interests.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organisation to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

Internal Risk, Compliance and Policy Work

• Support the Board of Trustees in conducting a full internal governance review every 18 months.
• Support in sustaining our GDPR compliance and data protection efforts throughout our work.
• Support the Board of Trustees and Interim CEO in their continuous risk management and compliance efforts.

Skills & Experience 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proficiency with Google workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc) and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Previous experience in sales, GDPR compliance, and/or reporting is a plus.
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or related fields is a plus.
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated.

About Indigo

Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website.

OUR VALUES

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 
3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent

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 Grant Writer (Remote) to join ADC in the creation of our new non-profit project, EdTech.

Main purpose of job: As a Grant Writer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding for our E-Learning Platform project (Yunuru). You will apply for grants across the spectrum, including the charity and start-up sector, government grants, and university grants.

Department: EdTech Project

Position reports to: TBD

Main Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with our mission, including both charity grant and startup EdTech grant opportunities.
• Develop compelling grant proposals and applications for various funding sources, across both charity grant and startup EdTech grant domains.
• Collaborate with the project team to gather necessary information and data for grant applications.
• Ensure that grant applications are submitted accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain records of grant applications, responses, and funding sources.
• Stay updated on trends and changes in the grant application landscape.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in grant writing and successful grant applications.
• Strong research skills to identify suitable grant opportunities.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A passion for our mission of empowering communities through education.

Desirable
 

• Prior funding experience either in the non-profit or start-up sector

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

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal
accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.

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 Head of Training & Education (Remote) to join ADC.

Main purpose of job: Manage the volunteers, partners and activities associated with the Civic Education component of ADC’s social impact program and ensure that the relevant needs of the program’s beneficiaries are met.

Division: Social Impact

Department: Training & Education

Position reports to: Chief Impact Officer

Who reports to this position (direct reports): TBC

Main Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Develop the training and civic education strategy aligned with organisation objectives
   
• Identify civic education needs and oversee development of courses to fulfill those needs
   
• Oversee the development and ongoing review of curricula for civic education programs
   
• Set civic education objectives and create procedures and budgets necessary for successfully implementing planned civic education programs
   
• Oversee relationships with local partners to deliver civic education programs
   
• Develop or oversee the production of civic education materials, aids and manuals
   
• Evaluate the results of civic education programs and ensure continuous improvement
   
• Recruit additional volunteers for the Civic Education team when needed
   
• Develop and implement the Trainer of Trainers model (ToT)

Essential
 

• At least 5 years of experience managing a civic education department
   
• Solid experience organizing trainings and designing civic educational curriculum
   
• In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods (including workshops and e-learning)
   
• Ability to establish networks across industry, NGOs, government and academia
   
• Track record of successfully designing and delivering impactful civic education programs
   
• Project management experience
   
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
   
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment 
   
• A committed team player with good communication skills 
   
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a 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

NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDED! A DYNAMIC AND DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. HELP FORGE THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE

Evolve Counselling is … changing. Over the next year we have an ambitious programme to meet a large and growing demand for professionally-delivered talking therapies. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities for you. Bring your skills and experience to help us, and in return be part of an empowering community - where you can thrive in a rewarding project. Build your CV! Try something new! Put your spare time to use! Revive your career skills! Do life-enriching work helping others! All roles are flexible hours, working remotely with full IT support.

Exciting and absorbing NEW volunteer job roles

Admin Assistant . Secretarial tasks supporting the Trustee Board: Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and board papers, taking minutes, keeping records, monitoring compliance  with legal and contractual rules, etc. Admin support for CEO: Arrange external meetings, attend planning sessions and produce notes and minutes, schedule key business events, and keep diaries up to date. General office administration: Keeping records, directing calls and messages, maintaining files and building the business ‘memory’. We are looking for a highly efficient organiser, someone used to routine and fine detail, with good IT skills.

Finance Controller or Finance Assistant. Finance tasks supporting our growing charity, working with our external Book Keeper, outsourced payroll service, and the Board Treasurer. Tasks include producing monthly reports and stats for the Board, for funders and fundraising bids. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring of income and expenditure, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements - charity income and expenditure, balance sheet, P&L. Supporting annual budget setting, and assisting when data is required for grant submissions. You will ideally be, or have been, a chartered, AAT, or qualified-by-experience accountant, have Third Sector knowledge, and have an interest and passion  for charitable enterprises.

Communications and Media Coordinator or Assistant. We are looking for help to communicate much much better with counselling clients, funders, our own “Counselling Community” of therapists, and the wider voluntary sector across our large area. You’ll be writing news stories, success ‘profiles’, publicising regular and special events, and driving social media and the web  - building the brand for Evolve. This job will be great  for a pro-active social media “story teller”, looking to build their own profile by ‘owning’ this new area of Evolve’s work. You’ll need to be creative, organised, and literate, with a very self-motivated  approach. A background in PR, marketing, social media or news will be great for this role.
 

Marketing and Fundraising Specialist or Assistant. Help us to grow our client numbers, improve the service, generate a development fund for new innovations, and get our name in front of sponsors, donors, and other charity project funders. In this demanding but hugely rewarding new role you will be in at the beginning - creating campaigns, researching and writing bids, and working with our communications and media volunteer to build and promote compelling fundable projects.

About Evolve Counselling. Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.

Place of Work: Work from home and support some events in London

Reports to: Fundraising and Communications Manager

Timeframe: Minimum three months, preferably 6 months

Hours: Two days a week (14 hours) Monday – Friday. The days you work are up to you and can be flexible

Remuneration: Lunch expenses £7 per worked day

Deadline for applications: Sunday the 3rd of December 2023

Interviews: W/C 4th of December

About Children Change Colombia

Children Change Colombia is the UK's largest charity with 32 years’ experience working exclusively in Colombia.  We work with children whose rights to a safe, happy childhood, and a fulfilling future, are threatened by poverty, inequality and violence. We work with the children most at risk, to keep them safe and defend their rights in the long term, to tackle neglected issues that few others address and to strengthen children's organisations. Through local partnerships, we are currently addressing the following neglected issues facing children and young people:

·         Recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society

·         Sexual and gender-based violence,

·      Exclusion from education

We believe that, with a knowledge of their rights and the confidence to assert them, children can transform their own lives, their communities and Colombia itself. 

Purpose of the Role

The Children Change Colombia Fundraising and Communications internship will give you a broad range of experience covering many aspects of working for a small charity - the perfect springboard to finding a job in the not-for-profit sector. We are looking for someone who likes design, social media and working with communities.

Job Description 

Communications

• Help with creating content for our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter)
• Devise social media strategies to increase audience engagement.
• Contribute to the production of material for our website, including creating blog content. 
• Support in the production of communications materials that could include, videos, presentations, blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and internal reports. 
• Ad hoc Spanish translations (if you are interested)
• Admin support as and when needed

Fundraising

• Work on donation campaigns, devising new fundraising strategies such as organising virtual fundraising events and campaigns.
• Contribute to our Donor Development strategy by helping us to keep our donor database up to date.
• Engage current and new donors by communicating with our supporters, engaging new standing order donors and current supporters with new fundraising ideas. 
• Nurture and develop new relationships with individual and corporate donors. 
• Contribute to donor retention by informing and thanking all contributors. 
• Assist with the mailing of our bi-annual newsletter
• Take the lead in developing your own fundraising projects to support and promote Children Change Colombia, with support from the Fundraising Team.
• Proof-reading fundraising applications to donors.

Person Specification

This internship is ideally suited to someone with an interest in communications and event management, international development, human rights, humanitarian aid or related fields, who is looking to complement their studies with practical experience in the charity sector, or someone working part-time looking to gain more experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Required Qualifications

Education: Enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree programme, or have completed such programme in the year preceding the application, in Communications, Media or Design.

Experience: Not required.

Languages: Excellent command of English. Spanish is highly desirable. 
 

Essential

• Enthusiasm and a commitment to our work 
• Desire to gain experience in a small charity
• Experience using social media including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn to use database (CRM) and website editing software (CMS)
• Proactive and able to use own initiative 
• Good attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Fluent English - spoken and written

Desirable

• An interest in international development, human rights and/or humanitarian aid. 
• Previous administrative experience 
• Experience organising events 
• Knowledge of Spanish language
• Knowledge of Colombia 
• Knowledge and/or experience with social media analytics
• Lives in London or surrounding areas

Child Protection

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to accept and commit to Children Change Colombia’s Child Protection Policy.

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We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot guarantee detailed feedback if you are not preselected for interview. Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non- discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Have you ever wanted to direct an international or local nonprofit (charity) organization or start one of your own? For over twenty years, INTERNATIONAL HUMANITY FOUNDATION (IHF) has been teaching its volunteers these skills:

 • Project Development: Assessing community and individual needs for challenged populations.

• Human Resources: Global Volunteer and Team management, motivation & recruitment.

•ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Creating the teams and action units needed to address problems and follow up commitments, while tracking the needed qualitative and quantitative data.

 IHF gives you an opportunity to learn some or all of these skills, working online (or in person) with volunteers from around the world and the children and populations we serve.   

 IHF is a unique organization providing a safe place to practice global leadership skills while helping others. As with learning the violin: practicing leadership is essential, not just reading about it.

 We offer ONLINE GLD & AT-CENTER GLD certificates.

 The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an International Non- profit, founded and active in California and Globally since 2001.  

 Our two-fold mission is:

 (1) Educating impoverished children, while activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them.

(2) Educating global citizens online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, while learning the value of local cultures and practicing these skills in aiding needed efforts through experience.

 

 IHF has centers in Jakarta Java, Medan Sumatra, Bali Indonesia, Nakuru Kenya. (COVID has mandated a Waiting list for Nice, France, Chiang Rai Thailand and La Quinta California).

Volunteer Researcher/Resource Investigator

About Belmont Abbey

Belmont Abbey General Trust CIO (Charity 1190035) supports a community of Benedictine monks in their work and life under the Rule of St Benedict.

Belmont Abbey in Herefordshire designed by Edwin Pugin (1834-1875) son of Augustus Pugin and featuring fine stained glass from the studios of John Hardman, belongs to the congregation of English Benedictine monks who are custodians of this beautiful Abbey.

The Abbey is now home to fifteen monks and supports the livelihood of another 8 living elsewhere. Most monks living at Belmont are ordained as priests and are involved in pastoral work at the Abbey and in eight other parishes in England and Wales. Together they are responsible for around 8,000 parishioners and their families.

Belmont also supports a monastery it started in Peru in the 1980’s which is now home to ten monks.

Belmont provides modern office accommodation to the NHS and is also home to 19 formerly homeless local people, housed in what was the Abbey guesthouse. This initiative began at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, a response to the urgent need to provide a place of safety for those who were most at risk.

The Abbey is a friendly place reaching out to those in need and offering tranquillity, reflection and companionship.

Role summary

As a home-based volunteer researcher/resource investigator you will be a key member of the Belmont Abbey Development and Community Outreach Project Team. You will support the Project Development Director and other colleagues by researching:

• Grant and other fundraising opportunities
• Evidence of need (using government data, academic articles, and reports, third sector feedback and analysis and news media coverage etc)
• Communication channels (including innovative back channels and networks)
• Services and resources that will benefit clients, members of the local community and our charitable delivery partners

This role could be for you if you

• Have high personal standards and a commitment to producing quality work
• Are a highly motivated self-starter who can efficiently research, record and report information accurately and clearly
• Want to use and further develop research, influencing and fundraising skills
• Understand the importance of sustainability (financial and environmental)
• Are willing to support people in need of all faiths and none
• Want to join an enthusiastic team working on a high profile and unusual development and community outreach project
• Are considering a career in research, marketing, PR, event, and project management and or business development
• Recognise the importance of confidentiality and can uphold this in practice.

Benefits of this role include

• You will have several opportunities to change lives and make good things happen quickly
• Gaining new skills and/or enhancing your CV
• Joining a friendly, high performing team
• Making new friends
• Feeling valued and regularly receiving praise for your contribution to our important work
• Boosting your confidence and self-esteem by supporting others
• A flexible homeworking role with a minimum requirement of 4 hours per week at a time convenient to you

Location

Home-based.

Application

Please submit a CV and a letter of introduction

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a new trustee to take on the exciting role of Treasurer to join our experienced and passionate Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone who will liaise with relevant staff and committee members to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.   

You will have:

• • Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• • Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management 
• • Good financial analysis skills.
• • Ability to communicate clearly.

The role involves:

• o Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice alongside the CEO.
• o Chair the HR and finance sub committee that includes other trustees and the CEO (meets 4 times a year). 
• o Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. 
• o Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation to the Board alongside the quarterly report the CEO presents. 
• o Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. Being in a position to challenge and scrutinise what is presented to the board and therefore support the clear and accurate reporting process. 
• o Make fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them

Our current position: We have a strong staff and board of trustees, good leadership and support from a freelancer fundraiser. We have had a committed treasurer who recently stood down due to family commitments. We have spent the past three years developing and improving our management accounts, budgeting, booking keeping and end of year accounting. These process are robust and clear and so we need a treasurer who can continue to challenge, scrutinise and support the on going growth and improvement of our processes and future planning. 

The Role and commitment: 

As a Trustee you will act with care and skill to ensure that the charity is sustainable, wellmanaged and that we deliver on our charitable objectives. You will work with the CEO and staff team to help shape the future of Ignite Imaginations. You will take part in quarterly meetings, chair the HR and finance sub committee (meetings occur before every board meeting to examine management accounts, HR concerns and financial procedures), oversee governance, policy and performance and come along to events, celebrations and socials when you can. We are a team of 5 part time staff, 25 freelancers and currently 7 board members; Together we are a passionate, strong and ambitious team and are excited to invite new voices to support our development and creative delivery going forward   

Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, renewable up to a maximum of 15 years. The time commitment will be variable; there is a 2 hour meeting four times a year plus HR and finance sub group that meets for 1.5 hours two weeks before the board meetings. Meetings have papers prepared in advance and so time to read and understand the papers is also essential for full and informed meetings. Most meetings are online. 

Becoming a Trustee is a great way to develop your CV, get involved in your local community and meet new people, as well as being vital to the running of Ignite Imaginations, so we hope that you will get as much out of being involved as we do. Being a trustee is a voluntary role. We offer an induction process and training and development opportunities to trustees. We can also cover out-of-pocket expenses to allow you to fulfill the role. 

About us:

Who We Are: We are Sheffield’s community arts organisation specialising in visual arts. 

Our Vision is that every person in Sheffield has equitable access and opportunity to participate in visual arts experiences, which builds confidence, pride and reduces social isolation. 

Our Mission is to inspire and nurture an artistic community. Through local partnerships we provide free and excellent opportunities to participate in visual arts experiences to underserved communities in Sheffield. We celebrate creativity and connections. 

What We Do: We work across the city with people of all ages and backgrounds where creativity is needed the most. All our work is free for those taking part; we work in partnership with every project connecting with the organisations rooted in communities who can support and represent the needs of local people.  We specialise in visual arts projects and workshops; from weekly sessions for families in local libraries to intergenerational projects in care home settings.   

Recent projects have included:

• • Mozart and Me: Working with 12 groups across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham (from primary aged children to adults with learning difficulties), a visual artist and performing artist, using Mozart music are supporting he group to create their own artistic responses to his music.
• • We are All Makers: Creative skills development programme for adults, who have not had the opportunity before now to explore their artistic talents. We are supporting them to develop a creative community project as well as offering placements in the local sector. 
• • Everyday Stories: weekly workshops for children with additional needs, creatively exploring the theme of the everyday and creating joint artworks 

Use your strategic leadership skills to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Operating in almost 100 countries, we seek to bring hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places.  We believe that by working together with children, their communities, and our supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed. As a Christian organisation, we aspire to reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do.

World Vision UK is at an exciting moment of inspired ambition. Over the last three years we have refocused the organisation and restructured the leadership team in order to position for growth and innovation. We have recently appointed Fola Komolafe MBE DL as CEO. As someone who spent her childhood in Nigeria, and with a track record of success in UK businesses and community endeavours, Fola will bring a unique perspective to further strengthen World Vision UK's approach to tackling the complex challenges of global poverty.

We grew significantly last year to £69m, a 30% increase in our income year-on-year, with a 20% increase in our funding to projects overseas improving the lives of vulnerable children.

There is an upward trajectory in income across all donor audiences and a reinvigorated sense of confidence and ambition across the organisation.

There is still more to be done in implementing our five-year Transformation Plan to: diversify further our income mix; accelerate our process of digital transformation; drive efficiency by improving systems and processes; and further embed a culture of agility and innovation.

Within this context World Vision UK is seeking to appoint new Trustees to join with us in bringing additional expertise, energy and commitment to our work.

We are searching for people who share our Christian faith and who primarily have a leadership background in one of the following areas: International Development, Commerce, Marketing and People & Culture.  

It is envisaged that the time commitment is approximately 15 days a year.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 13th December.

We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.

Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Proxy by IWI Overview
The mission of Proxy by IWI is to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media,
popular culture, legal discord and advocacy.

To be published daily on the web, Proxy by IWI is ambitious, distinctive journalism about the people, ideas, laws and institutions that matter most from a feminist perspective -and beyond. Featuring hard-hitting original reporting as well as smart analysis, provocative argument, and first-person perspectives.

Principal Responsibilities
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments on women's human rights globally;
• Must be able to submit a minimum of two (2) articles a month for publication;
• Verify accuracy of facts and obtain supplemental material and additional details from files, reference libraries, and
interviews with knowledgeable sources;
• Organise material and report conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements;
• Interview people in a range of different circumstances as needed;
•Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc;
• Work closely with the Proxy team to produce concise and accurate copy according to our house style; 
• Research and write feature articles, sometimes for subsidiary publications and supplements;
• Create news content for the Proxy by IWI website.

Requirements
• 4+ years' experience in research and /or reporting;
•Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexibility, initiative, and good problem-solving abilities;
• Multicultural experience and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences;
• Desire to work in a women's human rights environment;
• Strong listening skills;
• Excellent writing ability, including the ability to write in different styles and to other people's direction;
• Good analytical skills to gain an accurate understanding of the subject in question;
• Organisational ability to manage multiple projects, often to tight deadlines;
• Creative approach, both in coming up with ideas for new projects and for getting a message across innovatively; 
• Good attention to detail, including the ability to proof-read your own work;
• Excellent written English skills.
 

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) and its Subsidiaries
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is looking for trustees and Board of Directors for its board and for its subsidiaries. AHO subsidiaries are independent and operate an independent Board of Trustees/Directors separate from AHO. Trustees of a Company Limited by Guarantee are called Directors for the purpose of Company Law. We are looking for the following trustees:

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) - 4 Trustees/Board of Directors

Subsidiaries
(1) Africa AIDS Foundation - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(2) Africa Age Foundation - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(3) Africa Animal Health Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(4) Africa Climate Change Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(5) Africa Community Development Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(6) Africa Conciliation and Mediation Service - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(7) Africa Credit Union (ACU) - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(8) Africa Dental Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Director
(9) Africa Diabetes Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(10) Africa Ealy Years Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(11) Africa Environment Conservation Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(12) Africa Family Planning Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(13) Africa Food Development Programme - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(14) Africa Foundation for Education - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(15) Africa Genomics - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(16) Africa Heritage Fund - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(17) Africa Initiative for Sustainable Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors)
(18) Africa Mental Health - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(19) African Mothers Alliance Initiative - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(20) Africa Nursing and Care Agency - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(21) Africa Pharmaceutical - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(22) Africa Prostate Cancer Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(23) Africa Recycling Development Alliance - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(24) Africa Refugee Council - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(25) Africa Rural Development Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(26) Africa TB Organisation Programme - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(27) African Children's Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(28) African Women's Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(29) African Council of Families - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(30) African Youth Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors

The role of a Trustee
Trustees work as part of a Board of Trustees/Directors in order to: inform the organisation’s strategic direction; scrutinise the financial management of the organisation; and ensure the sound governance of the organisation. Trustees are not responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the organisation. However, they are responsible for scrutinising the operational decisions taken by the Chief Executive Officer, to ensure that the organisation operates effectively and in line with its objectives and values.

Hours, location and benefits
Meetings
- Trustees are required to attend quarterly Board meetings in person or video conference like zoom.
- All Trustees are required to participate in at least one Sub-Group. These meetings are held once every quarter.
- Trustees are required to attend the Annual General Meeting.
- Preparatory work is required in advance of and sometimes following each meeting.

Additional responsibilities
- Trustees may be required or encouraged to contribute to AHO-related activity outside meetings, e.g. to participate in staff interview panels, to participate in specific project-focused tasks, to contribute to decision-making that requires the involvement of the Trustees.
- Trustees are strongly encouraged to occasionally visit the projects.
- Trustees are strongly encouraged to attend the annual Staff Away-day and the Board’s annual strategic planning day.

Benefits
Trustees are volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise for no financial gain. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with the organisation’s Volunteer Policy.

Person specification
It is essential that a diverse skills set is represented amongst the Board of Trustees/Directors. It is expected that the Trustees work as a team, such that they can draw on different skills depending on the task in hand. We encourage you to highlight your particular strengths, so that we can compare these to the skills already represented on the Board.

Beyond these specific skills, there are some more general criteria that are either essential or desirable for Trustees of AHO.

Essential criteria
- A commitment to the values and objectives of Africa Health Organisation (AHO).
- We are encouraging students to apply so that they can gain experience in governance.
- Directors of a profit making subsidiary must have appropriate qualifications and experience.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- An ability to communicate effectively
- An ability to make sound, independent judgements
- An ability to think creatively
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of health issues affecting people in Africa and its effects on the people.

Additional requirement
Please note, some Trustees (working with children and vulnerable adults) are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and hold an up to date certificate. The DBS check will be arranged by AHO.

Job Description: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Reporting to: The Trustee Board

Responsible for: Trustee Board leadership; organisational strategic oversight  

 

Summary

Term of office:

The Chair and Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, subject to satisfactory reviews, continued contribution to the charity and compliance with the Board’s code of conduct, with a further two terms if re-elected by the Board.

Salary:

Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings etc.

Time commitment:

Usually, five Board Meetings a year. The Chair also meets with the Chief Executive at least monthly, but usually fortnightly. Additionally, the Chair leads the AGM and occasional additional activities (including any awaydays or strategic sessions, induction meetings and appraisals).

Location:

Can be based anywhere in the UK, although travel to meetings will be required, primarily to Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person.       

Closing date for applications: TBA

About The National Energy Foundation

The NEF is an independent, national charity based in Milton Keynes, and has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings. The NEF achieves this through:

· Delivering practical projects – Our largest portfolio of current projects is aimed at alleviating fuel poverty for those most in need, with additional projects focused on increasing energy efficiency in buildings. 

· Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.

· Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.

· Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.

Chair Duties

Strategic leadership

· Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NEF and its Board, ensuring the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values.

· Ensure that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.

· With the Board of Trustees, approve business plans and policies, budgets, accounts, annual reports and KPIs.

Governance and Trustee management

· Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, encouraging full participation in discussions and decision-making and dealing with any issues that may impact Board effectiveness.

· Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works well with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.

· Work with the Board, Chief Executive and external advisers to ensure compliance with the NEF Articles of Association, and all charity regulatory and statutory requirements, displaying good practice in all areas of its business.

· Ensure the financial stability of the charity.

· Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.

· Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.

· Ensure governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the charity.

· Lead the process for recruiting or removing the Chief Executive and Trustees, ensuring succession plans are in place and the Board incorporates the right balance of diversity and inclusion, skills, knowledge and experience to govern and lead the charity effectively.

· Promote regular Board self-assessment exercises and develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.

· Appraise the performance of the Trustees on an annual basis, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities.

Executive liaison and support

· Build and maintain a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering general and specific support where appropriate and ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

· Ensure the Executive team maximises its performance through critical self-assessment of performance and processes, and outcomes are acted upon.

· Conduct the annual appraisal for the Chief Executive, setting proposed targets for the coming year.

• Support the Chief Executive, while respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.

External relations

· Promote the interests of NEF wherever possible, assisting with relationship building.

· Act as an ambassador, spokesperson and the public face of the charity, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Person Specification

· A strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.

· The personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

· Previous Board-level experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.

· Proven ability to chair meetings and events, lead, foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· Strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

· Strong personal and professional integrity.

· The ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

The Chair may also have a particular area of technical expertise, but overall, the Board of Trustees should have a collective understanding of:

· Financial management, income generation and enterprise.

· Public policy and public affairs – particularly in the energy and built environment sector.

· National and local voluntary sectors.

· National and local government and statutory bodies.

· Digital strategies.

· Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures.

· Human resource management.

· Funding/foundations.

· Collaborative partnerships.

· Quality Management Systems.

· Strategic charitable business development.

· Social investment and impact.

Board code of conduct

This Code applies to all Trustees of the NEF, including the Chair. It is not a list of Trustees’ legal duties, although many of the elements of the Code are based on legal principles. The purpose of the Code is to set out the relevant standards expected of Trustees in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity and stewardship; to ensure that the organisation is effective, open and accountable; and to ensure a good working relationship with the Chief Executive and staff.

• Trustees should act with probity, due prudence and should take and consider professional advice on anything in which the Trustees do not have expertise themselves.

• Trustees should hold themselves accountable to the NEF’s stakeholders, including funders, beneficiaries and employees, for the Board’s decisions, the performance of the Board and the performance of the charity.

• When acting as Trustees, Trustees accept that their primary responsibility is to the NEF, not to their employer, client or any other organisation which they represent or are otherwise connected with.

• Trustees must declare any employment, commercial, financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence their performance of official duties, and must ensure any potential conflict of interest is made known at the earliest possible opportunity.

• Except where legally authorised and confirmed in writing, Trustees must not gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their families or their friends from their Trusteeship of the charity.

• Trustees must fulfil the responsibilities set out in the Job Description above, and comply with the terms in their contract, including written policies on claiming expenses.

• Trustees should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of the charity, or its staff individually or collectively, and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects or which might damage the reputation of the NEF.

• Trustees must work together as a team, make decisions together and take joint responsibility for them.

• Trustees are expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year, and are required to attend the Annual General Meeting. Meeting dates are circulated 12 months in advance and any conflict with other arrangements should be confirmed well in advance and not just prior to a meeting.

• Trustees must ensure they prepare for and contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings. They must respond promptly and fully to email and other requests for input, feedback or assistance, and ensure they can commit sufficient time to their duties.

• Trustees should bring a fair and open-minded view to all discussions of the Board and should ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the NEF and its charitable objectives.

• Confidential information or material (relating to funders, beneficiaries, staff, contracts etc) provided to, or discussed at a Trustees meeting, must remain confidential and within the confines of the Board and must not be discussed or disclosed outside the Board without the Board’s prior permission (save where required by law).

• Policies and strategies agreed by Trustees should be expressed in unambiguous and practical terms, so that the Chief Executive and NEF staff responsible for implementing those policies are clear what they need to do.

• Trustees must understand, accept and respect the difference in roles between the Trustees, the Chief Executive and NEF Mark staff, working effectively and cohesively for the benefit of the charity, and to develop a mutually supportive and loyal relationship.

Last updated: September 2023

Are you a passionate leader? Do you like getting the most out of your team so that they can thrive? Do you care for our future youth and the access to opportunities that they have?

We are seeking an enthusiastic chair to lead 5 trustees with strong legal, governance and compliance over Youth Link Network's project delivery for a 1 year maternity cover position commencing March 2024. The charity board at Youth Link Networks meet 4 times a year and occasionally may meet for urgent additonal meetings to meet the needs of the charity. As a minimum, the chair will be expected to arrange, attend, lead and follow up actions on the annual 4 meetings. 

Duties of the chair include the following:

· Providing leadership to the organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to provide greater public benefit

· Chairing and facilitating board meetings with the Company Secretary

· Giving direction to board policy-making

· Quarterly One to one review meetings with all trustees

· Follow up on actions taken at meetings to ensure they are implemented

· Representing the organisation at functions/meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate

· Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making

· With the chief executive:

· Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting

· Setting agendas for board and other general meetings with the Company Secretary

· Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning

· Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation, and liaising with the chief executive to achieve this

· Where staff are employed:

· Liaising with the chief executive to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate

· Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the chief executive

· Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels

· The vice-chair acts for the chair when the chair is not available and undertakes assignments at the request of the chair
 

Person specification

· Leadership skills

· Experience of committee work

· Tact and diplomacy

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.

In most circumstances, it would also be desirable for the chair/vice-chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.

Youth Link Networks is a grassroots charity with a committed board working collabroatively to bring valuable resources and income into the charity so that it becomes more progressive and is able to change lives as always aspired to. We are seeking a leader who can committ 15 hours a month to Youth Link Network's responsbilities so that the charity's goals come into fuition. 

About Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK is a charity working to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of Support, Awareness and Research.  Founded in 2004, we work to help adults, young people and children affected by alopecia.  This includes those with the condition, as well as their loved ones.  We are a small charity working nationally across the UK.  Despite being small, we are the largest alopecia charity in the UK and have big ambitions to continue our growth and development, reaching more people and funding more research than ever before. 

We have a fantastic staff team and board of Trustees, as well as a loyal network of volunteers and supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and innovative applicant to support a small yet dynamic charity, and make a lasting difference to the lives of those affected by alopecia.

Alopecia UK Trustee Board

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Alopecia UK. They represent a wide range of expertise from across finance, healthcare, communications, management and risk; in both private and public sectors.

The Trustee Board meets 4 times a year (two face-to-face meetings and two virtual meetings). Face-to-face meetings tend to be held on Saturdays from approximately 11am-4pm. Virtual meetings tend to be held midweek from approximately 6.30-8.30pm.

Trustees are encouraged to participate in charity campaigns and attend flagship events e.g. our Big Weekend and Alton Towers trip.

Trustees serve for a period of three years, with some trustees serving for more than one term.

The duties of a Trustee are as follows:

• Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects.
• Ensuring that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its charitable objects.
• Ensuring that the charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
• Ensuring the financial stability of the charity.
• Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the staff team.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

Please refer to the Charity Commission guidance on good practice of charity meetings, also to Alopecia UK’s Charity Commission records. You can also read Alopecia UK’s 2021-2024 strategy. 

Requirements for the role:

• A commitment to the charity’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Strategic vision with an ability to think creatively and generate ideas.
• Good, independent judgement.
• The confidence to challenge, question and speak their mind.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish credibility with the Charity's trustees.

Additional desirable skills:

• Charity experience/understanding of charity sector
• Legal background (compliance, data protection, HR etc)
• Fundraising experience
• Digital leadership skills
• Medical/clinical background

Supporting Statement

We would love to understand more about you and your reasons for wanting to join the board of trustees at Alopecia UK and this information will be key for us in shortlisting.  Within your supporting statement please comment on:

• Why you want to support the work of Alopecia UK as a trustee
• How you meet the person specification
• What you feel you would bring in terms of experience, skillset, and knowledge base
• Any knowledge/experience you have of Alopecia UK and whether you have been involved in the charity’s work in the past (not essential)

Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words. 

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia simply means hair loss.  There are many types of alopecia, and the charity supports people with all types of alopecia, because the psychological impact can be the same, regardless of cause or type.  The majority of people who contact Alopecia UK have Alopecia Areata, which is understood to be an autoimmune condition.  Alopecia Areata typically appears as patches on the scalp and/or beard. It sometimes progresses to Alopecia Totalis (total hair loss on the scalp), or Alopecia Universalis (total loss of hair from scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and body).  This dramatic change in appearance, while not life threatening, is certainly life changing.  Altered feelings around identity and sense of self can impact on confidence and self-esteem, resulting in psychological challenges being presented in many everyday life situations.  What does Alopecia UK do?

Support – we facilitate peer support through our UK-wide support group network, online peer support platforms, national and regional events, and one-to-one support given to individuals via phone and emails.  We also maintain a website full of information, advice and support.

Awareness – we educate the general public about alopecia through social media, advice packs, events, our website and podcast.  We support various TV, radio, newspaper and magazine (both print and digital) media articles. We also advocate for the alopecia community amongst healthcare professionals and peer charities, with a view to improving the patient experience.

Research – we distribute research grants and lead our own research, with the support of our Research Committee and Lay Research Panel. We also support various research projects by helping to recruit participants for them.  We build awareness of alopecia research within the general public, the alopecia community and the medical community.

Alopecia UK Staff Team

Following 10 years of being entirely volunteer-led, Alopecia UK moved towards having paid staff resource in 2014, eventually culminating in the Charity’s first full-time employees in 2016.  The Charity opened its first office in the same year.  We now have six employed staff, led by our Chief Executive Officer Sue Schilling. Our staff are skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate about delivering the Charity’s aims.

While we have a small paid staff team, we have a larger overall team, as we utilise a lot of volunteer help in order for the Charity to provide the range of services that it does.