Chief executive officer volunteer roles in Merseyside
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Executive Director
The Longest Yarn
Flexible
Initially Voluntary Basis with Expenses Covered to be based in the U.K.
About The Longest Yarn
The Longest Yarn is an internationally recognised knitted and crocheted exhibition project preserving wartime stories through immersive textile art, historical interpretation and community participation. Registered as an Association in France since 2023 with CIO pending in U.K.
Having toured extensively across the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States, The Longest Yarn now consists of two major exhibitions.
One exhibition, The Longest Yarn: Britain at War, is based in the United Kingdom and is already booked to tour major cathedrals and other significant venues through to 2028.
The original D-Day exhibition now has its permanent home in Normandy near the landing beaches, where it is exhibited for approximately six months of the year, with the flexibility to tour across the UK or Europe during the winter months.
Together, the exhibitions continue to grow as a major international remembrance and heritage initiative.
Founded as a simple project combining creativity, education, remembrance, community involvement and support for veteran causes through large-scale public exhibitions and events, The Longest Yarn rapidly exceeded all expectations, attracting more than 500,000 visitors within just 23 months.
We are currently working with several veteran charities, including one major initiative helping to provide a home for a homeless veteran living with PTSD. Developing and expanding our support for veteran causes remains an important part of the future vision for The Longest Yarn.
The Role
Could You Help the Founder Build The Next Chapter?
Over 500,000 people have now visited .
What started as a slightly bonkers knitted D-Day idea has grown into:
- a permanent Normandy exhibition
- a second UK touring exhibition
- veteran partnerships
- media attention worldwide
- and more opportunities than one person can realistically manage alone.
We are beginning the search for somebody to help build this properly for the future.
This may suit somebody from:
- military or veteran backgrounds
- tourism or events
- heritage or museums
- operations or logistics
- volunteer coordination
- charity or project management
Most importantly — you need to believe in people, possibility, and what this project represents.
Initially this is about finding the right person and exploring what the role could become over time.
Reporting Structure
The Executive Director will report directly to:
- Founder & Creative Director
- The Board of Trustees
To Apply
If it sparks your interest, please apply with your CV and we can organise an informal chat with the Founder and Creative Director.
Thank you!
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thrivin' together is a national, grassroots Community Interest Company supporting women impacted by their own or someone else's gambling. Incorporated in July 2022, we meet women where they are, offering support that fits around complex, time-poor lives.
We have built strong trust, reach, and credibility. We are now entering a phase focused on:
- Strengthening governance and infrastructure
- Moving beyond founder-reliant leadership
- Clarifying our proposition and impact
- Building sustainable systems for long-term growth
- Increasing our influence in policy and system change
This is a moment of consolidation, clarity, and intentional growth.
As a Board Member, you will help guide the strategic direction of thrivin' together, ensuring we remain values-led, sustainable, and responsive to the women we serve. You will:
- Contribute to governance and strategic planning
- Support the development and sustainability of our services
- Ensure alignment with our mission and lived experience ethos
- Provide constructive challenge and oversight
- Act as an ambassador and help build partnerships
This is a non-operational role focused on oversight, support, and direction.
We are looking for women who bring a genuine passion for women's wellbeing and social impact. Commitment to supporting those affected by gambling harm and a collaborative, thoughtful, and values-driven approach. Desirable experience:
Finance or accounting
Fundraising
HR or organisational development
Chair or governance experience
Policy, influencing, or systems change
Lived experience of gambling harm (your own or someone else's)
We welcome first-time Board Members and will provide support and induction.
What you'll gain
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in women's lives
- Experience of governance and strategic leadership
- Being part of a supportive, women-centred team
- The chance to shape a growing, innovative CIC
Non Charity Employer
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We stand alongside women impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling and create space for healing, connection and confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.