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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available at colleges England.
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom?
By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills—while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you
Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving—from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role
- Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
- Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
- Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What you’ll do
As part of a governing board, you’ll:
- Set strategic direction: Help define the college’s mission and goals
- Hold leadership to account: Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes
- Ensure governance excellence: Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders
- Act as a charity trustee: Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance
You’ll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Finance, Audit & Risk
- HR, People & Culture
- Strategy, Transformation & Operations
- Technology, AI & Digital
- Legal, Governance & Compliance
- Marketing, PR & Communications
- Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses
What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed.
Time commitment
Expect to give approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
- Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or remote)
- Reading papers and preparing questions
- Participating in training and occasional college visits
The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role—and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development.
Where you’ll be needed
Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly.
What’s in it for you?
· Enhance your board-level and governance experience
· Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role
· Expand your professional network
·Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact
· Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors
Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role?
If you’re ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to use your skills and experience in organisational finance and strategy to help some of the most vulnerable children in the UK? And to help a small user-led charity that has become reputationally successful and punches way above its weight to grow sustainably, yet at speed, into its next iteration and be able to serve more families?
Founded in June 2020 , The Belay Foundation was created to fill an urgent need for practical ‘in-home’ support to families whose children have previously been in local authority care. We were awarded charity registration in December 2020 and were soon working with families and Local Authorities across the UK. Our main areas of focus are: finding, training and supporting people who can offer trauma-responsive childcare and respite; disability benefits advice to families and young people; training professionals and parents to understand and respond to the impact of early-life trauma.
Currently, The Belay Foundation has an income of £120k and has supported over 400 families. Feedback from those families is very positive and reflects the change from crisis to coping. We are currently conducting a major review of our services and business model to enable us to relaunch services which can be scaled to the next level and respond to an ever-expanding need. This review is being led by our new CEO, Libby McVeigh, who looks forward to working with our new Treasurer to ensure that our financial systems and processes match our ambition.
Role Description
As a trustee you will:
- Meet regularly (mostly online and in the evening) with the other trustees to shape, drive and monitor the charity’s strategy
- Scrutinise the proper management and administration of the charity
- Champion the charity’s core values
- Help develop the financial sustainability of the charity
- Consider further service delivery in line with the charity’s aims
- Promote the work of the charity and develop contacts externally
As Treasurer you will:
- Support the development of operational financial processes, working creatively and supportively with the CEO and Chair to choose the right financial frameworks and tools for our needs
- Present financial reports to the board so all trustees understand the charity’s financial position
- Advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
Person specification
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or experienced senior finance professional
- Some experience of charity finance and fundraising, with an understanding of core accounting principles and charity reporting requirements
- Excellent financial acumen, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance trustees
- Ability to scrutinise financial processes and budgets, and a willingness and ability to support with operational financial tasks
- An interest in good governance and strategy
- Experience of providing oversight of operations in an organisation
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative, enthusiastic and empathetic
- Able to offer 6+ hours per month in Trustee and other meetings and in small group/1:1 support; and attend one in-person away day each year.
Preferable but not essential:
- Experience of a trustee role
- Personal or professional interest in adoption, special guardianship and/or kinship care
- Experience in supporting the growth of a small organisation from its origins to its next stage
In accordance with our commitment to equal opportunities and improving the diversity of our Board, we
particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds,
who are currently under-represented in our governance structure.
Click on the 'How to Apply' link for more information, including on how to apply by the deadline of midnight on Sunday 9th November.
The Belay Foundation aims to improve the life chances of children in adoptive, kinship care and special guardian families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CPRE Buckinghamshire (part of CPRE – The Countryside Charity) is looking for a Trustee with a background, or strong interest, in the local farming community. This Trustee will take the lead in our campaign to support sustainable farming and agricultural practices, and will help us to partner with relevant groups, with the aim of enhancing and protecting Buckinghamshire’s wildlife and countryside.
This volunteer role would suit someone living or studying in Buckinghamshire who would like to be involved in campaigning and sharing their expertise with other Trustees, volunteers and members of CPRE.
You will ideally have experience of, or a deep interest in, sustainable farming, and agricultural practices that ensure food production without compromising the environment or future generations' ability to meet their needs. Your expertise will help us to demonstrate how farming today can focus on reducing its impact on ecosystems, can promote biodiversity, and can minimise energy use.
As a Trustee, you will also be part of our small and collaborative Trustee board. You will help to deliver our strategy, vision and mission, and guide the future direction of CPRE Buckinghamshire. Along with the other Trustees, you will ensure that the charity has the necessary policies and resources, complies with legal requirements, and adheres to its governing document.
This is a volunteer team that typically works remotely, though some occasional face-to-face meetings may occur when needed – we will pay expenses in these instances. We estimate that the commitment would be around 2–3 hours a week, but you can of course do more if you wish!
We welcome applicants of any age, gender and background. Students who are studying (or have studied) relevant courses are also welcome to apply.
CPRE Buckinghamshire is an environmental charity dedicated to protecting the countryside.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping those affected by mast cell diseases? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? Mast Cell Action is looking for a dedicated Trustee Board Administrator to help support our important work!
Mast Cell Action is a UK charity that supports individuals affected by Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We aim to raise awareness, advocate for improved diagnosis and treatment, and provide support to those impacted. Our Trustee Board oversees the strategic direction and governance of the charity.
Role Overview:
As a Trustee Board Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Trustee Board. Your work will directly support the charity's mission to improve the lives of those living with mast cell diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
Organise and schedule trustee board meetings.
Prepare, circulate, and archive meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents.
Assist with governance and compliance matters.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of board decisions and discussions.
Provide general administrative support to the board.
Who We’re Looking For:
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Previous experience with minute-taking or document management
Ability to work independently and efficiently meet deadlines.
A commitment to supporting those affected by mast cell diseases.
Knowledge of charity governance (beneficial but not required).
What You’ll Gain:
Experience in charity governance and nonprofit leadership.
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Opportunities to connect with leaders in the healthcare and charity sectors.
Flexibility to work remotely, allowing for a balance with your other commitments.
You will need to have availability on Thursday afternoons for bi-monthly 2hr meetings.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to contribute your skills to help Mast Cell Action grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Be a part of something that truly makes a difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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No Panic is a national self-help charity, which supports people with a range of anxiety problems. We provide the No Panic Helpline and there is additional support services offered to members. .
We are seeking a skilled volunteer trustee to strengthen our board, particularly with experience in finance and raising funds.
Ideal candidates will have volunteered at board level, in charities that only employ a small number of staff and rely mostly on volunteers.
We seek candidates who are confident and committed and prepared to step up. Candidates may be asked to fill Officer roles or join sub-committees. Officers may oversee the work of several teams.
The Board of Trustees meets on the last Wednesday evening of the first and third month of each quarter. In the second month, sub-committees meet.
We ask volunteers to commit to a year.
You will need to provide a reference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are The Unseen Barriers Foundation - a new, disabled-led Scottish charity (Incorporated as CLG with charity status pending) tackling the invisible causes of exclusion. Shame, sensory overload, emotional exhaustion, disbelief. These are the things that stop people from showing up - to appointments, to events, to life.
The Foundation is built around two original lived experience contributions by our founder:
- The Unseen Barriers Framework - a landmark conceptual model naming the distress-based barriers that keep disabled people locked out of support.
- Cùran - a green plush dragon created as a visual anchor for distress, shutdown, and solidarity.
Both are licensed to the Foundation by the creator to ensure they serve a purpose-first, rights-based mission.
We are now looking for trustees to help shape this work from the ground up. This is a working board - not a figurehead role. Trustees will actively contribute to strategic direction, governance, and growth.
We are currently remote-first to ensure full accessibility, but will provide office space (Edinburgh/Glasgow area) once funded. You do not need to be based in either city.
Estimated time commitment:
Around 10 hours per month including preparation, meetings, and task-based input.
Board meetings held quarterly via MS Teams.
All access needs will be fully accommodated.
We are especially keen to hear from:
- Individuals with skills in marketing and funding
- Disabled people and unpaid carers
- People with lived experience of distress, neurodivergence, or poverty
If you believe in radical inclusion, and want to join something disruptive but grounded, get in touch.
We believe in finding the right people, not just filling seats. Informal conversations will take place on a rolling basis, and trustees will be appointed as and when suitable candidates are identified. Early expressions of interest are encouraged.
We exist to make the invisible visible. To name what others overlook. Ensuring disabled people are not just accommodated, but understood and supported
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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DCF are a small, local, family-founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 121 support in schools and in the community.
We are looking for a Finance Trustee to lead on financial oversight of the charity, set up financial controls and processes and oversee our Treasurer.
We currently have a lack of financial oversight which impacts on grant applications and planning. We have a need for trustees with specific skillsets so that each board member can take ownership of their areas related to the charity. Currently our CEO has a very active role within Board meetings and would benefit from support from proactive members.
We would like to grow the Board and create processes and procedures that diversify our income and sustainability. We currently deliver services in two boroughs (Croydon and Merton) and have a 5 year plan to expand to four boroughs.
What are we looking for?
This individual should have:
- Knowledge and experience of charity finance practices
- Professional accounting, finance or similar qualification
- Strong understanding of financial management and reporting
- Experience in establishing and setting out strategic goals and direction in organisations
- Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members
- Experience of providing Governance to organisations
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the Treasurer
- Providing overview of income, expenditure, reserves, balance sheet, and cashflow
- Recording transactions
- Monitoring spend for various projects
- Providing reports to the Treasurer and Board
- Forecasting project and operational spend with CEO
- Attending 'monthly' meetings (10 per year)
- Providing information to HMRC and Pension providers
- Monitoring compliance with local accounting laws and regulations
What difference will you make?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about giving back and helping our future generation of young people.
In this vital role you will be able to offer your unique skill set to provide invaluable guidance on financial procedures and ways of streamlining processes, therefore enhancing the charity's ability to run smoothly and reach more young people. We are looking for someone to keep us on track financially as well as helping us to formulate our vision for the future.
Before you apply
- Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
- Interviews will be an informal virtual chat with our CEO and then with the wider Board.
Applications are welcomed from people across the Sutton and Croydon Communities. If you live more than 30 miles from these locations, your application is likely to be unsuccessful. Board meetings are in person and on-line so being able to attend is a key part of the position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking motivated and skilled UK-based professionals to join our volunteer board. As a trustee, you will play a strategic role in guiding the organization, ensuring good governance, and supporting our mission to create meaningful social change in Uganda and the UK. This is a remote role, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic direction and governance oversight
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Ensure compliance with UK charity law (once UK registration is completed) and organizational policies
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Support fundraising, donor engagement, and advocacy efforts
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Contribute to financial oversight and risk management
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Attend 4–6 board meetings per year, plus ad hoc subcommittee meetings as needed
To support vulnerable populations by enhancing their access to education, healthcare, and empowerment programs that enable lasting change.



Who They Are
Crustacean Compassion was founded in 2016 to promote the humane treatment and welfare of decapod crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, prawns, and langoustines. The organisation was established in response to reports of crabs being sold alive but fully immobilised in shrink-wrap in UK supermarkets. At the time, agencies were unable to intervene because decapod crustaceans, as invertebrates, were not legally classified as “animals” under UK animal welfare laws and were generally assumed to be insentient.
The Role
Crustacean Compassion is particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Campaigns and Policy – Bringing advocacy and policy expertise to support the CEO in developing high-impact strategies that drive positive change.
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Corporate Engagement – Strengthening relationships with the food sector and guiding approaches to partnerships and sector-wide improvements.
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Legal and Governance – Ensuring compliance and integrity through oversight and guidance on legal and governance matters.
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Communications – Expanding reach, growing the supporter base, and amplifying the organisation’s message through storytelling and strategic communications.
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Fishing, Food, and Aquaculture Industries – Advising on industry engagement, technological developments, and trends in aquatic farming.
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Wild Welfare – Supporting strategic development initiatives focused on decapod ecology and population health.
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Animal Welfare Research (Aquatic Care) – Providing expertise in the welfare of fish and other aquatic species to inform research, campaigns, and policies with sound scientific evidence.
UK (Various Locations)
Closing Date: 12 November 2025
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Save the Children UK is looking for an individual with People, Culture and Organisational change/Transformation experience to join us as our Trustee and Chair of the People Committee.
You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive, and the Executive Leadership Team to help shape and champion our transformation journey, ensuring our people, culture, and organisational design enable us to deliver lasting impact for children.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. Together with partners, supporters and communities, we deliver lasting results for millions of children — including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the lead Trustee on our Board for all things People, Culture, Change and Business Transformation.
Save the Children UK is in the middle of a revised organisational strategy reshaping how we work to drive deeper, lasting outcomes for children. We are undoing internal bureaucracy, reimagining partnerships, clarifying our service offers and flattening our internal layers. We are keen on unlocking Agile as a philosophy to become more autonomous, accountable, and human-centred. Over the coming years, we aim to embed meaningful child participation, raise more flexible funding for local leaders, and champion greater power and resources for communities. And we will develop as an organisation that is lighter, more joyful, and more human-centric to create deeper impact.
All of the above is already underway through programmes and plans. We are looking for a Board member to champion the transformation work that is happening within the organisation and within the People team. You will be a trusted sounding board, a challenger who helps us raise our game, and a “lighthouse” for our vision for change.
You could be a current or former Chief People, Transformation, Effectiveness or Innovation Officer, a consultant, or an academic in management thinking - someone with deep expertise in helping organisations make positive, sustainable, and long-lasting change so that they deliver better on their purpose.
As Trustee, you will:
• Provide strategic oversight and governance on People, Culture, and Organisational Effectiveness matters as Chair of the People Committee.
• Champion our transformation agenda, bringing insight and challenge on how to build a more agile, empowered, and joyful organisation.
• Act as a sounding board to the Chief Executive and Executive Team, providing constructive challenge and support on people and culture priorities.
• Ensure alignment between SCUK's transformation goals and our broader strategic ambition to deliver deeper outcomes for children.
• Uphold the highest standards of governance, compliance, safeguarding, and accountability as a member of the Board of Trustees.
• Represent SCUK at key events and act as an ambassador for our values and mission.
About You
We are seeking a Trustee who:
• Is engaged with, and excited by, SCUK's vision, mission and values.
• Is a strategic thinker, with demonstrable and deep expertise in People and Culture matters and organisational management.
• Has a strong track record in successfully designing and delivering strategic and holistic organisational change.
• Has experience leading multi-phased people, culture and effectiveness programmes that have delivered measurable results for the organisation.
• Has deep understanding of, and can champion, Agile and agile ways of working.
• Chairs meetings effectively, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will work to guarantee the highest standards of integrity and governance, and help ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Is able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role (see below).
• A demonstrable commitment to championing diversity and inclusion, and a clear understanding of power, privilege, and how this affects everyone, particularly the children and communities with which we work.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and of the difference between governance and management functions; and corporate governance issues, especially those that might affect a large international not-for-profit organisation.
Other highly desirable experience
• A good understanding of child poverty in the UK, and an interest in international affairs.
• Experience with digital innovation and technology-enabled transformation.
• Willingness to build and use networks to make introductions for SCUK, for example to explore best practice in or facilitate fundraising, or advocacy and campaigning.
The knowledge and skills listed above represent “the ideal candidate”. Please do not be deterred from applying if you do not fulfil every highly desirable capability.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates across the UK, particularly from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and regions of England outside London. Previous Trustee experience is not required — we welcome first-time Trustees and will provide induction and support.
Additional Information / Terms of Appointment
• This is a voluntary position, with reasonable expenses covered. We want to do what we can to remove barriers for Trustees on low incomes or with little spare. Please let us know during the application process if this could be an issue for you, so that we can explore options together.
• Trustees are required to attend all Board meetings (four Board meetings and one or more Board calls per year), and for this role, quarterly People Committee meetings. You may also be asked to join an additional committee. Trustees may also be asked to participate in Board strategy days, telephone conferences, or travel on behalf of SCUK.
• Meetings are held at SCUK's Head Office in Farringdon, London, with hybrid participation possible.
• Trustees are appointed for an initial term of 2 years, after which Trustees can be reappointed for two further terms of 3 years each, up to a maximum of 8 years.
To learn more about the position, please review the Role Profile on our website.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Independent Non- Executive Director (INED)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Home based with occasional travel. Four Board Meetings per annum
Our Mission: To provide exceptional education and support, inspiring young people to thrive within football and in life.
League Football Education (LFE) was established in 2004 by The English Football League (EFL) and The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to deliver the Sporting Excellence Apprenticeship to the 16 to 18 year old apprentice footballers at EFL clubs. We are also responsible for a full-time 16-19 Study Programme at various Football Club Charities (FCC), who complete sport related qualifications in order to progress to University or full-time employment.
LFE is a niche national training provider, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the above two programmes with in excess of 1,100 apprentices and 500 Study Programme learners on programme.
The main purpose of the role is to provide oversight and support the Board, with a specialism and experience of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), providing scrutiny and challenge to the Senior Team regarding Ofsted expectations together with an awareness of DfE requirements.
LFE is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic INED to join our Board to actively contribute to the strategic direction and evaluate performance.
LFE was judge as “Outstanding” in all aspects in February 2023 and strives to be “Exceptional” in the next inspection.
Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions and cautions. Amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check and references.
LFE is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.
LFE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.
For further details, please download the job description and person specification. To apply, please send a CV and a statement in support of your application to Jenny Hornby.
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 30th October 2025
Our Mission: To provide exceptional education and support, inspiring young people to thrive within football and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and mission-aligned Funding Manager to join our growing team. This pivotal role will lead on identifying, applying for, and managing multiple streams of funding to support the delivery and expansion of our work. As a small charity with big impact, funding is vital to everything we do — from running support services to delivering education and campaigning for change. The Funding Manager will be at the heart of ensuring our sustainability and growth by securing the resources we need. You will be line managed by the Chair of Trustees, and work closely with the Treasurer and other trustees as needed to complete applications, manage current funding applications and report on grant outcomes.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
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Identify and research suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and other grant-makers
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Lead and coordinate the writing and submission of compelling funding bids, applications, and proposals.
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Manage and track existing grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.
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Work with trustees (e.g. Treasurer and Chair) to gather financial and impact data for applications and reports.
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Maintain a funding pipeline and reporting calendar, ensuring visibility of all application stages and deadlines.
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Build and maintain relationships with funders, providing updates on Hidayah’s work and impact.
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Monitor trends in the funding landscape and keep the charity informed of relevant changes and opportunities.
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Advise and support the Board in developing a long-term funding strategy.
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To maintain clear records on the organisation’s shared systems (Google Drive).
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Meet regularly e.g. monthly or bi-monthly with your line manager to discuss funding applications and progress
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To check and respond to funding application emails promptly and within deadlines set for funding applications
What do we expect from the Funding Manager?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Essential:
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Demonstrable experience of successful fundraising from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
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Excellent bid writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate impact clearly.
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
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Financially literate, comfortable working with budgets and data.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with others.
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A commitment to the values and mission of Hidayah LGBTQI+.
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Knowledge of CRM or funding management tools.
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Experience working with grassroots or LGBTQI+ charities.
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Understanding of issues affecting LGBTQI+ Muslims or minoritised communities.
How much commitment is required?
This is a voluntary role with flexible hours, and can be carried out around your existing commitments. We are results-focused, so while you have autonomy over when you volunteer, we ask that funding bids and key deadlines are met in a timely and reliable manner.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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The Deputy Chair of Hidayah provides essential support to the Chair, helps ensure the effective governance of the organisation, and stands ready to act in the Chair’s absence. This role helps maintain the smooth functioning of the Board and the organisation overall.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
· Support the Chair in providing strategic leadership and overseeing Trustee meetings, stepping in as Chair when needed
· Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Hidayah’s Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and key governance policies
· Help manage volunteers and support fellow Trustees to ensure shared responsibility, accountability, and active engagement across the Board
· Assist in planning and delivering core governance activities, such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Trustee votes
· Act as a signatory on financial matters, supporting the smooth running of Hidayah’s operations.
· Lead or support outreach activities, including identifying and engaging new partners, drafting proposals, and maintaining outreach records
· Help plan and promote events and campaigns, and contribute to the development of inclusive outreach strategies
· Represent Hidayah at external events, building relationships with individuals and organisations aligned with our mission
What do we expect from the Deputy Chair?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Essential:
· A strong commitment to Hidayah’s mission and values, particularly around LGBTQ+ Muslim inclusion
· Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Basic digital literacy – including use of email, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office tools
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity
· Respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working style
· Willingness to take initiative, contribute ideas, and stay engaged with wider organisational activity
Desirable:
· Experience in community outreach, project support, or partnership building – particularly in a grassroots, voluntary, or equalities-focused setting
· Familiarity with governance, quality assurance, or safeguarding in the charity or community sector
· Experience facilitating or supporting meetings and group discussions
· Ability to resolve conflict or challenges with empathy and professionalism
· Knowledge or lived experience of LGBTQ+ Muslim identities or the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality
· Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices
How much commitment is required?
This is a voluntary role with flexible hours, and can be carried out around your existing commitments. The role will take approximately 2 - 4 hours per week (flexible depending on needs and availability). You are also required to attend monthly board meetings. There is also an expectation of willingness to commit to the role for at least 3 months.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
STOP SCROLLING. This isn't just a volunteer role - it's a high-impact mission.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to launch a national movement?
MINDSET Charity is a brand-new, UK-wide men's mental wellbeing and personal growth organisation determined to tackle the mental health crisis among men aged 16-50 years old. We're building a vital, remote-first brotherhood of support, resources, and mentoring. We have the vision, the brand, and the essential resources - now we need the operational powerhouse.
We are seeking an exceptional, pioneering Project Director/Manager to be the operational lead, ensuring we successfully secure our Charity Commission registration, build our digital infrastructure, recruit our core volunteer teams, and launch with maximum impact across the UK. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.
The Challenge (And Your Opportunity):
The tragedy of male suicide in the UK demands action. We refuse to be another generic charity. MINDSET is about proactive growth, actionable self-improvement, and building a genuine community.
As our operational lead, you won't just manage tasks; you will drive the engine - turning our strategy into reality. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous remote role requiring a start-up mentality and the dedication to manage all launch workstreams, from platform development to compliance, volunteer recruitment, and initial community building.
Who We Need to Poke:
We need an excellent leader with a proven project management track record and a genuine entrepreneurial spirit. You should be:
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A Proven Leader: Able to inspire, manage, and coordinate a diverse, remote team of talented volunteers (service leads, technical leads, content creators, etc.).
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An Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creative, resourceful, and capable of identifying unique selling points (USPs) and opportunities that make MINDSET stand out in a crowded charity landscape.
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A Skilled Project Manager: Experienced in planning, scoping, and executing complex projects, ideally involving digital infrastructure and start-up operations.
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Highly Autonomous: Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working remotely to drive deadlines and deliverables for Charity Commission registration and launch.
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Passionately Aligned: Deeply committed to men's mental health and personal growth, understanding the specific needs of men aged 16–50.
What You Will Deliver:
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Launch Strategy: Oversee the execution of the full charity launch plan, from pre-registration to service delivery setup.
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Team Building: Establish and manage the core volunteer team (outside the Board of Trustees), including peer support facilitators and mentors.
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Infrastructure: Ensure the successful setup of our remote platform, resource library, and digital communication channels.
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Impact: Position MINDSET for success to support thousands of men a year, fulfilling our purpose and validating our existence.
Don't just cheer from the sidelines. Lead the charge. If you are ready to use your professional expertise to build a groundbreaking charity from the ground up, we want you at the helm.
Apply Now to Become MINDSET's Project Director/Manager.
Your leadership will define our success. Let's make a monumental difference for UK men.
MINDSET Charity
@MINDSETCharity
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to join our Trustee Board as Treasurer, provide us with financial strategic direction and help us maintain our long-term sustainability
Working closely with our Chair and Chief Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
• Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
• Guiding and advising the Board in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements
• Chairing the Board’s Finance Sub-Committee
• Reviewing the quarterly and year end accounts produced by our Administrator
• Presenting the year end accounts at the Annual General Meeting
• Ensuring that proper financial procedures and controls are in place to safeguard the charity’s resources
• Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves and investment policies
You don’t need to have been a trustee before, but you’ll need to:
• have recognised professional financial qualifications or experience
• ideally, have some knowledge or experience of charity finances
• be familiar with Quickbooks accounting systems and spreadsheets
• have the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way
• be able to exercise good independent judgment and if necessary to make difficult recommendations
• work effectively as part of a team
• have the time and flexibility to respond to the demands of the charity
• be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality, equality and data protection
• represent Citizens Advice professionally at all times
If you are interested in joining our successful and expanding service, as we continue to meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.