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ICOMOS-UK, the International Council of Monuments and Sites UK, has a new and interesting opportunity for a three-day a week Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the ICOMOS-UK office in London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person, preferably from a cultural heritage background, who supports ICOMOS’s dedication to the conservation of the world's monuments and sites, has broad administrative, financial and promotional experience, as well as strong inter-personal skills, and enjoys fostering collaborations between people and organizations.
Reporting to the Secretary, the post holder will be working closely with the President and Trustees to service specialist Scientific Committees, support membership, manage accounts, develop a programme for remote and on site events, and promote ICOMOS-UK to members, the cultural heritage sector and the wider public.
About ICOMOS-UK
ICOMOS-UK promotes appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage in the UK and worldwide. Our focus is on policy and practice, information and opportunities. We are the UK National Committee of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites). At an international level, ICOMOS develops best practice in the conservation and management of cultural sites and has a special role as adviser to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on cultural World Heritage sites. Active in over 130 countries, it is one of the most highly regarded conservation organisations in the world with around 110,000 individual expert members.
Person Specification
Experience
- Administrative experience
- Good written and verbal communication
- Experience in financial management
- Broad experience of promotion of events and/or other activities
- Experience of handling social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram etc.) in promoting organisations and their business
Abilities and Skills
- Strong inter-personal skills, particularly fostering collaboration between people and organizations.
- Ability to work as a team (with the trustees and committees) or alone with minimum supervision when necessary
- Ability to navigate website, upload information and use of word press
Knowledge
- Knowledge of financial and membership systems
Key responsibilities
- Providing direct administrative support to the main personnel of the organisation and to others in the general day-to-day running of the charity; co-ordinate responses to consultation and other documents; front line response by phone and email to members, students, general public, international secretariat, with referral to Secretary, President and others as appropriate; first point of contact for Press queries.
- Supporting the President for international liaison matters and keeping in close touch with ICOMOS headquarters in Paris.
- Developing and coordinating an Events Programme in collaborations with the Chairs of specialist Sub Committees and planning and managing events such as Seminars/Conferences/Christmas Gathering/Summer Meeting/ International Sites and Monuments Day, under the direction of the Secretary or appropriate Chairperson.
- Servicing the Executive Committee (Trustees of the Charity) including general management of meetings, coordination of agendas in consultation with the Secretary and the President, drafting minutes, revision and circulation of papers; organising the AGM of ICOMOS-UK; coordinating the work of Sub Committees.
- Publicising and marketing to raise the profile of ICOMOS-UK and of its role and work through the website, Bulletins to members, events, and other relevant media.
- Day to day management of the accounts in liaison with the Treasurer, including on-line book-keeping for ICOMOS-UK, preparation of compliance documents and Gift Aid claims, in consultation with the Treasurer and Secretary.
- Overseeing work of student placements and volunteers.
- Day to day management of membership services including maintenance of membership list; membership mailing; on-going queries; response to complaints; membership information packs etc.
Working arrangements
Office based but partial working from home by agreement or in response to government advice.
Salary
£16,200 for three days a week (£27,000 full time equivalent)
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 5th September 2022.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
About the role
The HR Lead plays a key role in managing our HR and central admin functions making sure everything runs smoothly and that staff and managers are properly supported. You’ll need to have a good understanding of HR best practices, an eye for detail and be able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people - from prospective candidates to trustees. In return, you’ll be supported in your personal and career development.
What you’ll be doing?
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Leading the HR function for a workforce of ~80 staff
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Managing the central admin team of 1 administrator and 1 admin assistant
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Preparing our monthly payroll and pensions schedule
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Managing employee relations
What you need to bring
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A good understanding of HR best practice
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills as you’ll be writing policies, advising on employment issues, taking minutes of meetings etc
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Good numerical skills - as you’ll be preparing the quarterly HR report for trustees and checking our monthly payroll and pensions submissions
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A basic understanding of employment law
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Ideally you’ll be working towards a CIPD Level 3 qualification
What you’ll benefit from
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Flexible working hours
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Brixton based - close to good transport and vibrant town centre
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff team
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a letter of application answering the following 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question). Please below.
Closing date: 30th August 2022 at 5pm with interviews scheduled for 6th September
1. Tell us about your relevant experience in the HR field?
2. Give an example of a difficult decision you’ve had to communicate to someone?
3. Tell us about how you organise your work to meet key deadlines?
4. Tell us about your previous experience in writing reports or other correspondence?
Age UK Lambeth is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 70 years. We have a... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Project and Fundraising role is about providing greater sustainability and resilience for Fahr Beyond, whilst building the capacity for Fahr Beyond to provide support for people living with Fahr’s Disease and their families. This post will also act as a key role in managing Fahr Beyond’s working with the community and medical professionals to develop an awareness of Fahr’s and Fahr Beyond.
What you will do
Fundraising
- You will identify potential sources of income from grants, legacies, philanthropy, and funds for both defined projects and unrestricted purposes to help grow Fahr Beyond.
- You will lead on the grant and fund writing as agreed by the Trustees, in doing so you will write compelling and inspiring applications.
- You will work on developing the capacity of community fundraisers and supporting their endeavours.
Communication
- You will monitor and respond to incoming communication to Fahr Beyond, along with assigning any actions for response to the appropriate volunteer.
- You will work with Fahr Beyond volunteers to ensure that Fahr Beyond maintains regular communications with patients, medical professionals, and key partners
Project & Event Management
- Coordinating Fahr Beyond’s education and awareness events for Fahr’s
- Coordinating and supporting the project work of Fahr Beyond as directed by the Trustees (such as allied health care offer, and education activities)
Diary
- Managing events and calendar commitments for Fahr Beyond (Trustees and Staff)
What you will bring
You will bring prior experience of fundraising, ideally within a charity setting.
You will be a self-motivated and caring person who is passionate about helping people’s quality of life and committed to improving the outcomes of patients and their families.
You will have experience of providing patient/customer orientated care, with excellent communication skills, handling enquiries in a sensitive, diplomatic but assertive manner.
Fahr Beyond is a small volunteer-led charity based in the UK, and we help primarily by supporting patients with Fahr's Disease and their fa... Read more
Salary: circa £65,000, depending on experience
Type: 4 or 5 days per week / permanent
Location: London, UK (hybrid working available)
Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.
Our work to improve outcomes for babies encompasses four main areas: campaigning for change; providing information and support for parents and families with a baby in neonatal care; supporting health professionals and neonatal units to deliver the best care for babies; and using new research and evidence to inform real-life improvements in babies’ care.
We now seek a new Director of Finance and Operations to join our passionate, collaborative and inspirational charity. With strong financial foundations, we have recently launched a new three-year strategy which includes a strategic objective to build our organisational infrastructure and workforce; the Director of Finance and Operations will have a vital role to play in delivering this objective.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will work closely with other colleagues and the Board of Trustees to help deliver our strategy across the organisation. You will lead and take overall responsibility for designing, shaping, delivering, and improving Bliss’ core organisational support functions, which include finance, human resources, IT, digital and facilities and associated operational, governance and administrative systems and processes.
We seek someone who will bring significant experience in financial and operational roles ideally in a charity (or commercial setting with an understanding of the charity statutory and regulatory requirements). This role is highly varied, and you will need to be able to juggle multiple priorities. You will be curious and agile and enjoy working right across an organisation to drive forward business planning, decision making, budgeting, and performance.
You will be a CCAB qualified (or equivalent) team leader with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to motivate, manage performance and support professional development within the diverse Finance and Operations team will be crucial.
If you believe your skills and experience align with this position, and you are passionate about improving outcomes for sick and premature babies, then we would very much like to hear from you.
Bliss recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.
Closing date for applications: By 9am, Friday 16th September 2022
For further information, and details of how to apply, please visit Peridot Partners (Current roles section) who are working with us to recruit a new Director of Finance and Operations.
Over 100,000 babies are born needing neonatal care in the UK each year. That’s 1 in 7 babies, or over 300 babies every day. Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have 3 exciting new opportunities to join our Board of Trustees and help us deliver on our recently launched 3-year strategic plan. This is an unpaid voluntary role, reasonable expenses may be reimbursed.
The Passage is a charity based in Westminster that provides accommodation, community and support services for those at risk of becoming street homeless, those who are street homeless and those who are victims of modern slavery.
We offer a wide range of services, all year round, to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable people. Our aim is to help people to address the issues that have contributed to them becoming homeless and to enable them to move on to live safe, happy and fulfilling lives.
Our services are split between our Resource Centre, which provides more immediate support, our three residential projects which provide accommodation while we secure long term solutions for people and our homelessness prevention projects which reduce the risk of repeat homelessness.
The Board has 9 trustees at the moment. There is a trading subsidiary and a social housing subsidiary. The Board is supported by a number of advisory committees.
To help us ensure we have the breadth and depth we need as a Governance team to ensure the strategy is delivered, we are looking to recruit 3 new Board members.
Key responsibilities of our Trustees will include:
- Ensure that The Passage complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensure that The Passage pursues its charitable objects as defined in its memorandum of association
- Ensure The Passage applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
- Give clear strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Safeguard the good name and the values of The Passage
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of The Passage
- Ensure the financial stability of The Passage
- Protect and manage the property of The Passage and to ensure the proper investment of its funds
- Appoint the Chief Executive, monitor their performance and determine their remuneration
- Act at all times in the best interests of The Passage, and declare any conflicts of interest
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend Board meetings, currently held quarterly Sit on at least one of the Board’s committees
- Attend and participate in the Board’s annual strategic planning day held on a weekday (usually off site)
- Visit The Passage from time to time to build an awareness of the work and develop an understanding of the needs of the different teams
- Occasionally attend functions on behalf of the Passage, sometimes to receive monies raised or offer a Thank You on behalf of The Passage
- Liaise with other Trustees and the Senior Executive Team in between Board meetings
- Read Board and committee papers in advance of meetings and come prepared to discuss key points arising from those papers Complete the trustee induction process
- As part of the Board’s ongoing Development Process participate in a one-to-one annual review with either the chairman or vice chairman
Closing Date 14th August 2022
Interview Date: TBC
If you would like to join us in the role of Trustees, please click ‘apply’ now and attach your CV and covering letter – we would love to hear from you!
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
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, or other category protected by law. These unremunerated roles are open to all.
Our new Chair will be an ambassador for Leaders in Community (LiC) who can help them maximize the potential of their programmes and who can help grow the organisation.
LiC is a Queen's Award winning youth-led organisation with over 15 years' experience in delivering youth leadership and youth social action campaigns, supporting local young people challenge and overcome inequalities and barriers to progression.
As Chair, your commitment to Leaders in Community will include chairing board meetings, an annual Trustee strategy session and the Annual General Meeting. LiC actively encourage all of their Trustees to visit local operations and to meet volunteers and staff in order to build a better understanding of their work and to increase their visibility within the organisation.
In addition to your responsibilities as a Trustee, the Chair has a leadership role in ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
Our Vision : We inspire and empower local young people to be active and vocal contributors to the social, economic and cultural well-being... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. Each year we support over 2,500 people - from children and families facing challenges in their lives due to additional educational needs, mental health or severe wellbeing issues, to anyone with learning disabilities or autism. Norwood is highly ambitious, committed to delivering high quality services that fully meet the evolving needs of the Jewish community. The Trustee Board and executive management team recently completed a fundamental refresh of the charity’s long term strategic aims and objectives with respect to future service provision.
We now seek to further strengthen the Trustee Board by the addition of two new Trustees with contemporary, specialist experience in one of the following areas:
• Supported Living services
• Children and Family services
As an inclusive charity our ambition is to recruit and work with diverse talents. We especially welcome applications from candidates living with a disability, or with close experience of living with disabilities. The Norwood Trustee role is highly rewarding, and provides the opportunity to make an important and valuable contribution to the charity’s future, and to the community.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 19th August and interviews will be conducted in late August / early September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are The Trust Partnership. We are a fast growing and innovative social enterprise helping charitable foundations and almshouses to be better managed and to use their resources more effectively for the benefit of the wider public. In short, we are having a big impact in philanthropy and almshouse sectors.
We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we look after our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us, and being a B Corporation is evidence of that. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.
We are looking for someone special to join our growing business. You will be responsible for a portfolio of trusts and almshouse charities who require clerking, and supported by specialists in grantmaking, administration, property management and resident welfare. Experience of working with boards of Trustees is essential, and some knowledge of almshouses (or social housing) would be preferred.
You need to be able to access London easily and sometimes at short notice and be able to travel in and around the capital. You will alternate working from home with working from our office which is currently in East London. Occasionally you may be required to travel to other almshouse properties outside London and to visit our office in Gloucestershire. You will also be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are looking for a motivated individual with an exemplary work ethic and a professional attitude. Accuracy is essential and an eye for detail that is balanced with an ability to see the bigger picture. Respect, integrity and emotional awareness are central to the role.
Working with us you will receive the following benefits
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working environment
- Professional development
- Membership of an employee benefits platform
- Charitable Giving matching up to £200 per annum
- 24 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank holidays (FTE)
- Christmas shutdown (included in above)
- Additional day’s contractual leave entitlement after each fifth year of service (up to a total of six days)
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
Please ensure your application includes a covering letter explaining your skills and qualities suitable for this position.
Philanthropic Foundation Management
The Trust Partnership is an innovative, fast growing and specialist organisation... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Change Agents UK is a well-established and forward-looking sustainability education charity and not-for-profit, working towards our vision of a secure, resilient, zero-carbon and fair future for all. We provide sustainability education programmes and workshops to young people, students, graduates and as continuing professional development to help people at all stages to embed sustainability into their lives and careers and support the transition to Net Zero. We run a successful non-profit trading subsidiary, providing sustainability recruitment and employment services, creating fantastic career opportunities in future-focused work and supporting partner organisations to resource their sustainability and Net Zero goals.
We are seeking a range of Trustees and Directors to expand our Charity and Non-profit Boards and to support us as we grow. In particular, we are seeking people with a passion for sustainability and professional experience in areas including marketing & communications, finance, fundraising, IT or HR.
Our Trustees and Directors play vital roles in making sure that Change Agents UK achieves its core purpose. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your professional skills to use to help us to achieve our mission:
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raising public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate emergency,
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supporting and empowering the next generation to have the skills and knowledge needed for the future,
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and building networks that engage individuals and organisations in working towards an equitable and zero-carbon world.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking and skills on our Board.
Personal skills and qualities
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A strong personal commitment to the principles of sustainability and the drive towards Net Zero
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as a trustee or director and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
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Charity Trustees must be at least 18 years of age and you must not be disqualified from serving as a trustee
We strongly value diversity in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and other protected characteristics. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from people in currently under-represented groups on our Board, including people of colour, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people identifying as LGBTQ+ or people under 35.
You do not need previous Board experience to apply and will be provided with induction and support in the role.
Duties of Trustees & Directors:
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Support and provide advice on Change Agents UK’s vision, goals, strategy and activities.
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Actively promote and champion the work of the Change Agents UK, amplifying messages, campaigns and supporting our growth
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Approve (as part of the Board and with input from the Executive Team) financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve Change Agents UK’s financial statements (with the advice of an Independent Examiner/Auditor).
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Provide support to the CEO/Executive Team
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Keep abreast of changes in Change Agents UK’s operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of Change Agents UK’s own governance and policies.
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Attend Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and participate in decision-making.
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Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Change Agents UK’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
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Contribute to the broader success of Change Agents UK’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
There will be times when the Trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve reading and commenting on board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are usually appointed for an initial 2-year term of office, with renewals thereafter agreed at the AGM
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses (for example, travel to and from Board meetings) can be reimbursed.
Time commitment
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Attending 4 Board meetings annually and our AGM (these generally take place in our Head Office in Oakham, but remote attendance via Zoom is possible, so we welcome applications from people based across the UK)
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Attending an Annual Strategy Day
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2-3 hours per month preparation and support time
Committee membership
Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Application process
Please submit a copy of your CV and a covering statement explaining your motivation for applying.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet the Board and Executive Team to discuss the opportunity in more detail before invitations to join the Board are made.
If you would like to find out more about Change Agents UK before applying, we’d be delighted to talk! Please contact us on the email address provided.
Change Agents UK is a charity and not-for-profit organisation. Established in 1996, initially as Studentforce for Sustainability, our charitabl... Read more
British Home is a Royal Charter charity that supports people living with neuro-disability. We have a proud history of care and support, offering services that include: rehabilitation; residential care; respite support; and palliative care. Every resident at British Home has been affected by neuro-disability whether that is as result of accident or trauma, stroke, or a consequence of a degenerative condition or illness.
British Home
Trustees
London
Unremunerated, reasonable expenses will be paid
You will be joining our Board at a pivotal moment for the charity, as we seek to invest greater resources into developing rehabilitative, person-centred therapies that make a real difference to those living with neuro-disability.
In line with our 5-year strategy, we will be redeveloping our beautiful building into a state-of-the-art care facility, which will provide the required infrastructure, and environment, to integrate innovative technology and ways of working to enhance the life opportunities of all those we support.
We are seeking highly credible and engaged senior leader to support our motivated and collaborative Trustee Board. As a member of the Trustee Board, you will be committed to delivering meaningful outcomes and improving the lives of people living with neuro-disability.
You will bring personal gravitas, strong interpersonal skills, strategic leadership, and emotional intelligence. We have identified the following areas of professional expertise as of particular priority;
- Finance
- Human Resources
We welcome people from all backgrounds. Each applicant will be individually assessed regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, ethnicity, colour, or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
Application deadline: 17th August
Preliminary interviews with Prospectus: w/c 29 August and 5 September
British Home Panel stage interviews: w/c 19 and 26 September
These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a... Read more
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a global leader in developing and advocating for more humane drug policies. We want to recruit a new Chair to help drive forward our work. Our current Chair, Jane Hickman, is retiring this year after five years in post.
This is an exciting time in drug policy. Rapid changes in approach are occurring in the UK and internationally. Transform has a long history of shaping these changes and seeking to ensure that reform reduces harm, improves social justice and protect public health. We aim to keep its research expertise at the forefront of the ongoing national discussion on drugs reform.
Our Anyone’s Child campaign is a highly effective family-led movement that has had a significant impact here and abroad and is an important part of the way we work to create change. You can find out more about our work via our website.
Our new Chair will help build on our success so far by providing leadership, good judgment, knowledge of policy and how it is made, and inculcating high standards of governance.
They will also ensure that that we continue to improve our ability to reflect the needs of those most affected by current drug policy: in particular, black and minority ethnic groups and the socially excluded. With the right Chair we hope to remain one of the leaders in our field.
We welcome applications from all candidates with the skills and commitment to support the work of Transform. We especially welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as part of our commitment to ensuring a full diversity of experience is reflected in the work we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The UKMT is a charity that operates across the UK, advancing the education of children and young people in mathematics, in particular by organising and running mathematics competitions. These competitions are essential to the UKMT’s goal to inspire a love of mathematical problem solving in the widest possible group of young people. Several hundred thousand young people participate in UKMT activities every year. The UKMT consists of several hundred diverse volunteers, of whom about a hundred are Members of the Trust. The Trustees are drawn from within the volunteers and Membership and from outside the organisation. UKMT staff are led by the Executive Director.
Alongside our core business, the UKMT’s strategic objectives include: digital transformation, impact assessment, people planning and inclusivity & diversity.
Skills and experience sought
The principles and personal attributes that individuals bring to the UKMT are as important as their skills and knowledge. These qualities enable Trustees to use their skills and knowledge to function well as part of a team and to make an active contribution to effective governance. The Chair of the Board of Trustees should demonstrate:
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Strong commitment to the UKMT’s aim and goals.
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Experience of collaborative leadership and chairing meetings.
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Experience in a trustee / non-executive director role.
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Knowledge of good governance.
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Experience in a strategic role, and an understanding of the differences between strategic and operational roles.
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Excellent knowledge of or willingness to learn about mathematical enrichment in the UK and beyond.
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Willingness to take a leading role in the work of the Trust, devoting the required time and energy to help advance the education of young people in mathematics.
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Strong commitment to safeguarding, and an understanding of the UKMT policies relating to this.
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Creativity and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in an appropriate manner and open-mindedness about new approaches, recognising the value of innovation and creative thinking to organisational development and success.
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Ability to communicate views and opinions clearly and in a constructive manner in person and via email.
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Willingness to listen and work in partnership with others.
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Ability to build strong working relationships with Trustees, our volunteering community, the Executive Director and other staff, and with other stakeholders as appropriate.
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Ability to deal with challenging situations in a courteous but, where necessary, firm manner.
We are looking for the new Chair to be in post by April 2023. If the successful candidate is available before then, a handover period with the current Interim Chair is likely to be beneficial. If the successful candidate is not available until shortly after April 2023, a later start can be negotiated.
How will I participate?
Board meetings and UKMT events may be held throughout the country and some travel may be required to attend. All other administrative tasks can be done at your convenience. Some meetings are held online.
This role is voluntary (unpaid) but reasonable expenses will be paid to enable Trustees to attend meetings. If you are a serving teacher, we will pay for cover to enable you to attend meetings that fall within term-time.
Please download the Role Summary for a full description of the role. To apply, see the 'How do I apply?' section of the Role Summary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Five Lamps Organisation has made a difference to people’s lives for almost 40 years, and we have exciting plans to continue making a positive impact into the future. Part of our success has been down to excellent governance and being able to spot opportunities as well as plan for and manage risk.
As a locally based charity we are passionate about Teesside and supporting local people with social, financial, economic, and anti-poverty solution. We also operate on a National level providing affordable loans to households who are financially distressed or cant access mainstream credit. Like many charities we continually face challenges as we try to meet our objectives with restricted resources. We have a track record of dealing with these head on. Our risks are varied but managing them proactively and effectively not only ensures we survive but can lead to new opportunities to help us thrive.
Our new ARC Chair will play a lead role in this; working with the Group Chief Executive and Board to oversee both our risk appetite and management of risks as well as providing a robust challenge to the organisation to maintain and strengthen our resilience.
If you share our passion for inclusion and healthy communities, you have a genuine interest in what we do and you like things to be done right, this is a brilliant opportunity to give something back and help us continue to succeed. Our ideal candidate will have a background in either finance, risk management or audit and preferably have experience of working in or supporting a charitable organisation.
We know being a volunteer is a big commitment which is why the majority of our meetings are held virtually. Typically the Committee meets 4 times per year. The Trustees Board also meets once a quarter. There are two strategy events each year which we are aiming to be in person. All reasonable expenses are paid.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter by 21st August 2022. Interviews will be held on 24th August 2022 and / or 22nd September 2022.
** We will shortly be advertising for new Trustees. If this advert has caught your eye and you’re interested in becoming a Trustee only, please express an interest by contacting Five Lamps and ask to speak with HR **
A little bit more about us:
- We deliver more than 3000 hours of domiciliary home care through Five Lamps Homecare, supporting people to remain independent in their own homes and have a recent Good status inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- We deliver a recognised home from hospital support service supporting people leaving North Tees hospital and needing support.
- We disbursed almost 3,000 loans worth £2m in 21/22 saving financially distressed families approximately £720k in interest.
- We have plans to disburse a further £4-5 million every year for at least the next 3 years, reaching up to more than 21,000 households who need financial support.
- We have a £5m partnership with 8 social investment funders to deliver financial inclusion.
- We have re-opened our iconic Youthy Building after the pandemic. This provides invaluable youth engagement activities and support including dedicated sessions for young people with physical or learning difficulties.
- We deliver school holiday activities and run programmes to tackle holiday hunger
- We provide employment and small business advice supporting people out of long term employment to set up their own business.
- We are a large local employer, employing more than 130 colleagues.
- Our Head Office is based at Eldon Street, Thornaby : we have recently bought the building and demonstrated our commitment to the local area.
At Women in Prison, we are passionate, ambitious and grounded in the reality of women’s lives. We are proud of our roots and have grown from strength to strength since the 1980’s, delivering services to women and campaigning for change.
Job Purpose: To provide day to day PA support to the Chief Executive, administrative support to the Chief Executive and SMT and secretarial duties for the Board of Women in Prison
Reports to: Chief Executive
Key Responsibility Areas:
- To proactively manage the diary of the Chief Executive
- To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive
- To provide administrative support to the senior management team
- To provide secretarial/administrative support to the Board
Duties and key responsibilities:
To manage the diary of the Chief Executive
- To proactively manage the diary of the Chief Executive
- To ensure all requested meetings are appropriately prioritised and diarised, with sufficient time for preparation and travel
- To support the Chief Executive to ensure her diary enables positive working practices
- To maintain excellent relationships with all contacts for the Chief Executive
- To manage a system for key meetings with the Chief Executive to ensure preparation time, papers and briefings are in place in good time
- To ensure the Chief Executive is meeting regularly with line reports, chairs of the Board and Board members
To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive
- To put an effective filing system in place manage it on behalf of the Chief Executive
- To organise travel for the Chief Executive when required
- To manage the expenses for the Chief Executive and ensure appropriate sign off from the Chairs of the Board
- To take minutes of meetings as required by the Chief Executive and circulate in a timely manner
To provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team
- To support the smooth running of the Senior Management Team
- To set up meetings and ensure agendas are in place
- To circulate papers at least 2 days in advance of meetings
- To minute meetings and share minutes and actions in a timely manner
- Notify all those who need to take follow up action and/or others who may need to be aware of the decision and its implications
To provide secretarial/administrative support to the Board
- To ensure Board meetings are in the diaries of all attendees
- To support the preparation and circulation of Board papers and agendas in a timely fashion
- To take minutes of board and board committee meetings, agree these with the Chief Executive and Chairs and circulate in a timely fashion
- To keep proper records and files of Board decisions, approvals and minutes
- To support Board members with administrative support as required
- Notify all those who need to take follow up action and/or others who may need to be aware of the decision and its implications
These are the main duties of the role but do not form part of the contract of employment, and flexibility will be required as the needs of the organisation changes.
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