Senior Hr Manager Volunteer Roles
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Role description
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is setting up a pharmaceutical company to carry out research and produce drugs/medicines and vaccines for patients in Africa. Patients and healthcare providers are all dependent on pharmaceutical companies for the treatment of diseases. Over 80% of drugs/medicines and over 90% of vaccines used in Africa come from outside the continent. AHO is working hard to end this by setting up a new pharmaceutical company to produce drugs/medicines and vaccines in the continent. The purpose of the company is to study diseases, research, and invent new drugs/medicines and vaccines for the diseases. The companies require medical data and reports of patients for researching and discovering new drugs. This is made easier after medical records have gone electronic and are being stored after encryption through blockchain-based applications.
AHO is looking for Specialists in pharmaceutical science to help with setting up the company, registration, governance, board of directors, licensing, production, compliance, regulatory, finance, laboratory, human resources, and marketing.
Roles and responsibilities
- Start-up, registration, governance, licensing, financial, capital, business planning, and lobbying in the UK, US, EU, Asia and Africa.
- Clinical research/clinical trials
- Analysis and pharmaceutical quality,
- biotechnology,
- clinical pharmacology and translational research,
- drug design and discovery,
- formulation design and development and pharmacoengineering,
- pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism,
- physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics,
- regulatory sciences, and
- social and behavioral pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmaceutical outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, medicine, engineering, epidemiology, or similar scientific subject if combined with further education and training such as the MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Studies such as MBA and Marketing.
- Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Member or/& HCPC/ RPS or willing to register.
Desirable
- Technical qualification such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing.
- Post graduate certificate or diploma in a relevant pharmaceutical field.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
- Knowledge of clean room design and functioning.
- Highly developed Professional knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes including equipment and facility design, construction, validation and testing.
- Knowledge of:- o Aseptic preparation of medicines o Terminal Sterilisation processes o QA/QC services
- An understanding of medicines management procedures
- Knowledge of product licensing and medical devices registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of product development
- Evidence of working within GMP/GDP guidelines.
- COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Evidence of significant, relevant and on-going personal CPD
Skills
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Planning and organisational skills; ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with a range of people such as technicians, pharmacists, engineers, clinicians and customers
Desirable
- Change management
- Project Management skills
Other
Essential
- Capable team worker with ability to create and sustain good relationships.
- Able to deal with constant interruptions, multiple pressures and at times aggression.
- Methodical with attention to detail
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As we have a number of members retiring this year, we are currently looking for governors to join the Corporation Board. We are seeking experienced individuals, looking for an opportunity to use, and develop, their professional skills in a board-level environment. This is a really exciting time to join us at Preston College, as we implement our new Strategic Plan.
Being a governor is a hugely rewarding leadership role. Governors can make a real difference and give something back to the local community.
At the moment, we are looking for new governors with background and experience of one, or more, of the following areas:
- Business
- Finance/ resources
- Strategy
- Audit and Risk
- Estates Management.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who can contribute ideas and widen the perspective of our Board. We value the diversity of our learners and staff and are determined to reflect this amongst our Governing Body. We encourage people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Most meetings are held in College.
Please get in touch if you don’t feel you have the time to join the Board but would be interested in being co-opted to one of our committees. Co-option can provide an excellent introduction to voluntary governance roles. We are currently looking for co-opted members to join our Search and Governance Commitee, Resources Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If the answer is yes, then this could be the perfect role for you!
STAMP Revisited is a small but ambitious charity, which provides advocacy and emotional support to those experiencing mental health difficulties. We support them to access vital services they need that they would not be able to access independently. We have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and respected.
We are currently recruiting a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee of STAMP Revisited, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to those experiencing mental health issues.
In addition to the general duties as Trustee, as Treasurer you will play a pivotal role in securing the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. You will ensure that effective and appropriate financial measures are put in place and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a Treasurer and sitting on our Board, we would love to hear from you. Our Board welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, aged 18 or over with a wide range of skills. We are keen to welcome people who have personal experience of mental health challenges, including service users and carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thomley’s Vision is to enhance the lives and experiences of disabled people, their families and the wider community.
Thomley has been a successful charity for 25 years. We annually enhance the lives of more than 37,435 visitors each year (14,974 people with disabilities and 22,461 non-disabled people at our beautiful centre in rural Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire and have exciting plans for our future development.
Our dynamic committed staff team is led by an exceptional Chief Executive and we are now looking to expand our Board of Trustees.
We wish to further diversify our Board and would particularly welcome applications from people under the age of 30 (18yrs minimum). However, please do not let this put you off if you are outside of this criteria.
As one of the trustees you will make a significant contribution to the future direction of the organisation, enhancing the experiences and lives of our visitors and their families.
Our existing Board of eight trustees is friendly, positive, outward looking and determined to sustain and improve Thomley. This is an exciting time to contribute your enthusiasm, time, and abilities in order to help us!
Your role will include oversight and development of:
Strategic direction - we are clear on our overall vision and would value your contributions in making this a reality.
Being a critical friend for members of the operational team and to support them in delivering Thomley’s strategy.
Overseeing all aspects of the charity to ensure it is compliant will all regulatory requirements and accountable to all of our beneficiaries and supporters.
We would also welcome the following specific skills:
· Finance in relation to reporting and compliance.
· Income generation through fundraising/utilising our assets. We are actively diversifying our income streams.
· Property knowledge.
· Marketing - to enhance Thomley’s reach.
The above specific skills are not essential, and we would not want to dampen your enthusiasm to apply!
A knowledge of disability is desirable but a willingness to understand what this means to our visitors and their families would be essential.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact:
Charles Parry (Chairman)
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We are hiring! Trustee vacancy
- Time Commitment: typically, 4 hours per month, for a term of 3 years (initial 12-month period)
- Location: Board meetings are held 4 times per year, and we work to find times that are accessible for Board members, which could include evenings and weekends. We meet twice a year in person in Oxford, and twice a year via Teams
- Renumeration: this is a voluntary role and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
About Us
An independent charity, The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) has been leading efforts to incorporate the values of environmental sustainability into the health sector since its establishment in 2008. Our work is underpinned by CSH’s Principles of Sustainable Clinical Practice: prevention; patient empowerment; lean care systems; low carbon alternatives.
CSH has a particular focus on:
- engaging those on the front line of patient care and promoting the concept of ‘sustainable clinical practice’
- enabling the use of the natural environment at NHS settings to be used as ‘nature-based solutions’ in healthcare.
As a trustee of our charity, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in shaping our organisation's future direction. The Board culture is friendly and lively, with an openness to creative ideas and input. There is a focus on core mission and values to inform decision making processes. The meetings will be focused, effective and inspiring, and led in line with CSH’s overarching aim to transform healthcare for a sustainable future. The Board values diversity and welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds.
About You
We particularly welcome new trustees who could bring skills and experience in financial management or legal and IP transfer. Though please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before.
How To Apply
For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact us.
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV (or Linkedin profile) and simple covering letter answering two questions:
- why you’re interested in supporting CSH
- what you hope to bring to the Board
Or if you prefer to record your cover letter, verbally or with video, that’s also welcomed. Please contact us if you have any other accessibility needs or if you would like help with applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our highly effective, collaborative and committed Board. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity's vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the Board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Chair role & responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Glass Door achieves its mission with the interests of Glass Door's guests at its centre.
Work collaboratively with the CEO, staff and volunteers to achieve our mission and optimise the relationship between the Board and Glass Doors's staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership within the Board, ensuring that it fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation and promoting governance among fellow Trustees, providing clarity around boundaries between governance, management and operations.
Plan and chair the bi-monthly board meetings and the AGM, with colleagues as appropriate and liaise with the CEO, Company Secretary and Governance Trustee with regard to setting up meetings, agenda items and annual report content.
Facilitate meetings ensuring all have equal involvement in discussions, clarifying any uncertainties, confirming decisions made and actions to be taken and ensuring effective time management of meetings whilst providing appropriate periods of discussion and reflection.
Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Glass Door when required.
Support Glass Door functions and events eg attendance at supporter events.
Support the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors with the cultivation of high-level donors, occassionally attending meetings where value can be added.
Represent the Board at staff Town Hall meetings.
Support the team liaising with partner churches and statutory authorities as required and be the public face of Glass Door in the local community.
Liaise with the CEO and he Board to keep an overview of the charity's affairs.
Provide supervision and support to the CEO as necessary in addition to planned monthly/bi-monthly 'catch up' meetings and, with the People Trustee, lead the CEO's annual performance review.
To act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
What we are looking for
Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Director.
A keen sense of strategic purpose.
Strong leadership skills, able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
An ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Advocate and ambassador - possess gravitas to lead the organisation and be able and willing to champion Glass Door.
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Glass Door's guests and ensure that the interests of our guests drive the decisions of the Board.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as Chair and be available and responsive (e.g. when things sometimes 'come up' that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to).
What's in it for the new Chair?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we're working every day to achieve this. Your role as Chair will offer you an incredibly reqarding experience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members for the benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information please see the full role description and Glass Door information pack attached,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a outgoing person who likes talking to people? Are you passionate about the excellent work that Addenbrooke's and Rosie's Hospitals do? Do you want to help them to do more?
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is the only fundraising charity dedicated to supporting the Addenbrooke's and Rosie hospitals to do more.
Thousands of people come through the doors of Addenbrooke's every day. We need your help to raise awareness of how people can support cancer services across Addenbrooke's.
As an ACT Information Hub Volunteer, you will be the face of ACT. You'll be based on our Hospital Hub in the Outpatients department, talking to people about our charity, and raising awareness of the different ways that they can get involved.
You will be friendly, enjoy talking to a wide range of people and passionate about supporting Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals.
You will be joining a growing, friendly volunteer team and the time you give will make a real difference to people's lives.
Training for the role will be provided as well as ongoing support. We are looking for volunteers to give their time on a weekday with an aim of volunteering for a minimum of 6 months.
We will cover travel expenses and provide a reference after two months in the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a friendly person who likes talking to people? Are you passionate about the excellent work that Addenbrooke's and Rosie's Hospitals do? Do you want to help them to do more for cancer services?
Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT) is the only fundraising charity dedicated to supporting the Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals to do more.
Thousands of people come through the doors of Addenbrooke's every day. We need your help to raise awareness of how people can support cancer services across Addenbrooke's.
As an ACT Information Hub Volunteer you will be the fact of ACT. You'll be based on our new Hospital Hub in the oncology department, talking to people about our charity, and raising awareness of the different ways that they can get involved. Whether this be via donating, fundraising, or even recruiting new volunteers for our charity.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, enjoys talking to a wide range of people and passionate about supporting cancer services across Addenbrooke's.
You will be joining a growing, friendly volunteer team and the time you give will make a real difference to people's lives.
Training for the role will be provided as well as ongoing support. We are looking for volunteers to give their time on a weekday with an aim of volunteering for a minimum of 6 months.
We will cover travel expenses and provide a reference after two months in the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.