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Location: Chichester / Hybrid
We are working in partnership with Chichester Counselling Services (CCS), a registered charity, whose aim is to provide affordable counselling and training services to the community of Chichester and the wider areas of West Sussex and East Hampshire. CCS’s psychodynamic training programme, accredited by the BACP, has a reputation for rigour and depth. The counselling offered is frequently recommended by local health professionals and is well-respected in the community: around two thirds of their clients approach CCS having been encouraged to do so by professional advisors or by their family, friends, or employers.
CCS are now seeking a new Chair, a Treasurer and Trustees to enhance and grow the Board of Trustees. You will have a passion for supporting the charity sector and with knowledge and/or interest in psychodynamic counselling. However, we also actively seeking individuals with a finance qualification and/or senior finance experience, lived experience of having been through counselling, and/or experience of either working within a charity or having been on the Board of a charity.
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship.
- A strategic vision and sound independent judgement.
- Able to think creatively and work effectively as a member of a team and to take decision for the good of CCS.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Trustees serve for an initial term of three years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second and final term (maximum of nine years). Trustee meetings are held between 5-7pm, four times a year in addition to a half day strategy meeting. All reasonable expenses will be covered by the charity.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 28 March 2024
Charisma interviews must be completed by lunchtime on 3 April prior to shortlisting.
Interviews with CCS: 11 April onwards
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New Horizons are looking for a new Treasurer to join their dedicated and friendly Board of Trustees.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a committed and experienced team. We are a small charity which makes a meaningful contribution to the community.
Being a trustee is also a chance for you to give something back to your community, by using your skills and experience, you will be contributing to the strategic management of the charity, so we can continue providing activities which promote good mental health, whilst challenging the stigma around mental health issues and helping improve our services for the benefit of the residents of Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
Role Summary
Your role is paramount for the sustainability of our charity. You will support our charity’s financial management and thus help us make well informed decisions and plan accordingly, so we can effectively tackle the different challenges we face as a small organisation.
The Treasurer will help trustees to carry out their financial responsibilities and this involves working with the Director and Chair to -
- present financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
- advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
- work with professional advisors including the accountant
- work with the Director, Chair and accountant to oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
- work with the Director to help prepare budgets and financial reports.
Who are we looking for?
- Demonstrated financial/commercial awareness and knowledge
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
- Competent use of IT skills
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong interest in mental health issues
- Senior strategic management and leadership experience
Desirable:
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- An understanding of the UK charity sector, relevant legislations and statutory requirements.
Time commitment
Up to 5 hours a month. The Board meet every other month.The Treasurer would ideally step in as Chair of the Funding & Business Planning sub group which also meets bimonthly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main duties and responsibilities
In addition to fulfilling the duties of a trustee, the Treasurer will maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements. The Treasurer will ensure that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Key tasks
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the Board after discussion with the CEO and other senior staff
- In conjunction with the CEO and Finance Manager to plan the annual cycle of financial reporting to the Board and (where appropriate) to sub-committees and to set the agendas for the finance component of meetings.
- Advising the Board on the financial implications of strategic and business plans.
- Providing assurance to the Board that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs, and recommending corrective action where this is not the case.
- Lead work on the development and implementation of financial policies, including reserves and (where appropriate) investment
- Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
- Liaising with the charity’s auditors and advising the Board on the appointment or re-appointment of auditors
- Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
- Liaising with the company secretary and director of finance and resources to ensure that the charities annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
The Treasurer also Chairs the finance and fundraising sub-group. FFSG is a principal group of the Staying Put board. Its principal objective is to assist the board to fulfil their functions by providing timely advice on areas within its remit. It is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the management and strategy of all finance and fundraising matters of the Staying Put group and includes the areas of audit and organisational risk.
Skills, abilities and personal qualities required
- Demonstrate relevant experience in financial management, preferably with a recognised accounting qualification.
- Ability communicate financial matters to non-financial colleagues so that all Trustees are able to fully understand the organisation’s finances, review options and make informed choices.
- Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability and good independent judgement and strategic thinking which ensures continual improvement and may challenge the status quo.
- A willingness to speak their mind and engage in open debate while working effectively as part of a team
- To be honest and objective in their scrutiny of the organisation, seeking to ensure that the quality of service to clients remains paramount at all times.
- Understanding and acceptance of the role of a Board for a charitable organisation (including the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship) and of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.
- A commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
- A capacity to understand and empathise with the issues of concern for CAB.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Role description – Board Member
In broad terms, the five key responsibilities for Staying Put board members are:
1. To ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on
achieving these
2. Being responsible, with the CEO and other trustees, for the charity’s performance and culture
3. Ensuring the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
4. Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets by taking due care of their security and proper use
5. Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lay Trustee: What we are looking for:
As an External Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of Chester Students' Union, ensuring it is delivering effectively for its members and challenging the University to deliver the best possible University experience.
We are seeking individuals who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to contribute to our dynamic and student-focused Board. If you are passionate about higher education, student well-being, and making a positive impact, we invite you to consider the following criteria:
In particular we are keen to see people with experience of the following areas:
- Financial Strategy and Governance.
- High level leadership experience within the Students’ Union/Charity sector.
- Strategic Partnerships and Measuring impact within Charity, Public Sector and/or membership organisations.
- Governance, and
- Human Resources/People Leadership.
- Commitment to the Mission: Demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of Chester Students' Union, with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities within higher education.
- Governance and Leadership: Previous experience serving on boards or in leadership positions, preferably within the education or non-profit sector. Strong understanding of governance principles and a commitment to upholding ethical standards.
- Strategic Vision: Proven ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of long-term organisational goals. Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and performance evaluation.
- Financial Acumen: Familiarity with financial management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Ability to analyse financial information and make informed decisions in the best interest of the organisation.
- Legal and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of the legal and regulatory obligations of charitable companies in the UK. Awareness of governance and compliance issues relevant to the higher education sector.
- Networking and Advocacy: Strong networking skills with the ability to advocate for the Students' Union and build collaborative partnerships. A willingness to represent the organisation at external events and engage with stakeholders.
- Student-Centric Approach: A genuine commitment to student welfare and the enhancement of the student experience. Ability to empathise with and understand the diverse needs of the student community.
- Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences. Comfortable engaging with students, staff, and external partners.
- Innovation and Adaptability: A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on innovation and adaptability to navigate the evolving landscape of higher education.
- Time Commitment: Willingness and availability to commit the necessary time to fulfil trustee responsibilities, attend meetings, and actively contribute to board discussions.
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CEDA is a long established and well-respected local charity providing high quality, person centred support to disabled people in Devon. Our vision is to work with disabled people to become visible and valued members of society and to live the life they have chosen for themselves. The organisation’s work is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of individuals with different areas of interest and expertise, including knowledge and experience of disability and/or voluntary sector practice and with a broad range of management skills.
We are currently looking to recruit a new Trustee who can share their financial acumen with our Board, ensuring our financial governance is robust and supports both our work and our vision. The role in unpaid and Trustees are expected to be able to attend the Board meetings and have the time to make an effective contribution to our work. Typically, there are 4 meetings per year with additional meetings as required for specific purposes – eg budget setting, salary reviews, etc.
If you have a keen interest in social care and disability the necessary experience to support our financial oversight and scrutiny, please download our application pack for more information and details on how to apply.
Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1998 and the aim of the Foundation is to support people with mental health needs in the London Borough of Sutton, helping to keep them well and active and helping them to have a voice in mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.We provide nonclinical support, and we are part of the Voluntary Sector.
The Foundation is seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees, who are all volunteers. All our Trustees need excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good, independent judgement. Although not limited to, we would particularly value the experience and skills in the following areas :
- Company Secretary/Legal Experience
- Fundraising in the following areas – Grant, Corporate and Public
- Marketing
Lived or shared experience of mental health – desirable.
Inclusion is one of our values and we are looking for diversity in the makeup of our Board and that we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities.
The Board of Trustees meets every six weeks, in the evening at 7 p.m. for approximately 1 ½ hours in Sutton. Sometimes our Board meetings are on-line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
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 higly 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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We are looking for a friendly face to help staff the Yeldall Manor reception desk for a few hours each week.
The role entails being the first point of contact for telephone callers, visitors and residents, welcoming and redirecting their queries/calls as appropriate. You will be comfortable using a computer in order to send emails, access the diary and assist with basic admin tasks, although there may also be times with less to do.
The role includes a lot of client contact, so you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them. As part of this, we ask that all our staff and volunteers help support the residents by interacting with them and encouraging them in their recovery and spiritual growth, and so ask that you will have a committed Christian faith yourself.
Yeldall Manor is set in the Berkshire countryside, about three miles from Twyford station. Lunch is provided with fellow staff and resident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.