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The Lifescape Project is a quickly growing UK-registered charity whose mission is to protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that pursue this mission.
We use the approach of combining disciplines to design and deliver our work because the biodiversity crisis is driven and impacted by social, economic, legal and other complex factors. It is increasingly recognised that the urgent transformative change needed for a sustainable future on our planet is most effectively achieved through this approach. The Lifescape Project has a unique ability to apply these diverse areas of expertise to our mission whilst maintaining the agility of a smaller organisation in delivering our work.
Working in pursuit of our 2020-2026 strategy, the Lifescape Project has seen rapid growth in its impact, team and revenue since commencing work in 2020. Our annual revenue has increased from £265,000 in FY 2020/2021 to £1.3m in FY 2025/2026, with further growth expected in the current FY. Our team has grown from just one to a team which will number 23 at the time of the new trustees joining.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Lifescape Project ("Lifescape") achieves its purpose. Trustees oversee the management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Lifescape has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision: We want to live in a world rich in wild landscapes, providing a sustainable future for life on earth.
Just as importantly, trustees support and challenge the executive team to enable Lifescape to grow and thrive, to achieve our mission of catalysing the creation, restoration and protection of wild landscapes by through building and employing our expertise in science, technology, law, economics, and culture.
Duties include:
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Support and provide advice on Lifescape’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
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Oversee Lifescape’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Review and approve Lifescape’s financial statements.
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Keep abreast of changes in Lifescape's operating environment, and ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Provide support and challenge to Lifescape’s CEO .
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Contribute to regular reviews of Lifescape's own governance. Attend Board meetings, prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Apply your expertise and knowledge and make use of your professional networks to contribute to the promotion of Lifescape's objects and aims, and to enhance the charity’s reputation..
As a small charity, there are times when trustees need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may include assisting with recruitment, developing internal policies, ad-hoc reviews of strategic decisions or providing guidance to the executive team on specific subject areas within your expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
Prior experience of working or volunteering for, or acting as trustee of, an NGO would be an advantage but is not required. We will provide a full induction and training.
For this round of trustee recruitment, we welcome interest from all candidates who believe they have something to offer. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas:
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Planning and delivering conservation or rewilding programmes in Europe, or in Eastern or Southern Africa; or having relevant professional networks in those geographies.
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Environmental economics / natural capital accounting.
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Major donor or grant fundraising for charities.
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Strategic communications.
Personal skills and qualities
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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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A strong personal commitment to our mission to protect and restore wild landscapes globally.
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A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We are happy to consider trustees based in any geographic location.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, and are keen to broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Prior experience of serving on a board is not required, and you don't need to meet every single requirement listed in order to apply.
Our top priority is finding someone who is as passionate about Lifescape's mission and vision as we are and has time to commit to it
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office, subject to renewal at a designated board meeting.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
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Trustees attend quarterly board meetings which last approximately two hours. These are usually scheduled towards the end of the UK working day (e.g. 5pm – 7pm) but timings can be varied if required.
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Board meetings are usually held virtually, with one in-person meeting a year (see below).
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An agenda and pack of supporting materials will be circulated in advance of the meeting. We would normally recommend allowing at least an hour to read these and prepare for the meeting.
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In addition, we may call ad hoc meetings of the board as needed, e.g. to discuss strategy or where an urgent board approval is required.
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Lifescape is a remote organisation and relies on periodic in-person meetings to bring team members together. The trustees are asked to attend an annual offsite, which may be held in the UK or abroad. Travel, accommodation and meals are paid for and organised by Lifescape. The length of the annual offsite varies depending on location but is usually four days, requiring trustees to spend at least three nights away from home.
Committee membership
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The board delegates certain functions to committees. We currently have a Governance Committee and a Finance & HR Committee. There may be new committees in future. These committees meet approximately once a month, and the timing of the meetings is flexible to suit the availability of participants.
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If you would like to see the Terms of Reference for either committee, then please let us know. We would be delighted if new trustees were keen to get involved in our committee work.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV (max two pages) and a statement of no more than 500 words explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.
Applications close at the end of 31st July 2026, although we may close applications earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates before this date.
There will be at least one interview for candidates who pass the first stage of review.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact us. If you require any information in a different format, please let us know.
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!
We are looking to recruit a Youth Programme Coordinator, for a minimum commitment of 6 months, to manage our Youth Programme. The Youth Programme works with young refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece, providing them with a sense of community and experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise receive!
In this role, you would be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in the sites in which we're operating in the Epirus region of Northern Greece.
The programme usually consists of English classes, thematic and social and emotional learning workshops and excursions. The programme engages children between the ages of 8 and 16.
For this role, you would initially work as a Youth Programme team member so that you could develop an understanding of the programme, the people involved, and the organisation as a whole.
Your role would include:
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Coordinating, delegating, and managing a team of 2-5 team members in the daily operations of the Youth Programme
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Directly supervising and supporting team members, providing feedback to ensure the quality of the programme remains high
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Delivering effective inductions to transfer key skills/knowledge to team members
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Developing the current programme in coordination with the Education Manager and Youth Programme team members
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Assessing the impact and effectiveness of the programme in line with its objectives
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Planning and delivering effective and dynamic educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based curriculum
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Training new team members in appropriate behavioural management techniques
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Capturing data and compiling evaluation reports on the programme
You should be able to:
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Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively
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Manage a wide range of tasks and intense workload effectively and efficiently
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Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
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Oversee the delivery of programme activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
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Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload
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Understand what is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts
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Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience working with children specifically in the refugee context
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Experience in leadership roles and have knowledge in how to effectively manage a team
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Knowledge of pedagogical tools and programmes suitable to children in the refugee context
What do we offer?
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow; investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
We are the UK’s leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and musculoskeletal professionals. We support our members throughout their careers, allowing them to progress, collaborate and innovate so they can deliver the best care for their patients, improving the lives of children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.
Our vision, mission and values
Vision
People with rheumatic conditions across the lifespan receive the highest quality outcomes and live well.
Mission
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
Values
The values which guide our approach are:
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Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology
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Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community
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Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment
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Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty
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Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact
Who might be interested in this opportunity
To be our new Honorary Treasurer, experience in strategic level finance is needed, but you might not have a finance qualification. This would be an exciting role for someone looking for an opportunity to support an organisation diversify their income streams and build on the strong financial foundations already in place. You don’t need to have previous experience as a Trustee as we’ll provide a full induction and training, and we have experienced Trustees on our Board.
BSR is a high-performing award-winning organisation about to create our next strategy (2028-2033). We strive for continuous improvement and as a trustee you will be instrumental in helping us define what our impact should be and ensure we achieve our goals. We work alongside the complex and changing environment of the NHS and want to ensure that the rheumatology voice is heard and that the specialty designs and dictates its own future – an approach the Board will own. Our trustees support our drive to be financially sustainable, motivating our work on income generation and overseeing our investments. You will be part of a Board committed to constructive discussion, effective decision-making and respectful of everybody’s contribution.
Purpose of the Treasurer role
The Honorary Treasurer is a trustee of BSR and the Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee (FRC) and the Audit Committee. They are part of the Remuneration, People and Culture Committee. The Treasurer is also a Director on BSR’s trading subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd.
Members of the Board of Trustees make up the governing body of the society.Trustees are responsible for ensuring BSR remains true to its charitable purpose and objects set out in its governing documents and for meeting BSR’s legal and financial duties as a registered charity. BSR is also a registered company limited by guarantee and therefore all Trustees automatically become company directors registered at Companies House.All trustees share responsibility for monitoring BSR’s finances.
Main responsibilities of the Treasurer
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To chair the Finance and Risk Committee, ensuring that BSR operates within the financial guidelines set by the Board, the Society’s governing documents, the Charity Commission and current legislation.
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To be part of the Remuneration, People and Culture Committee.
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To chair and document the annual Audit Committee following BSR’s annual financial audit
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To support the Board of Trustees and SMT in meeting its strategic responsibility for BSR’s financial resources.
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To be actively involved in the financial security and on-going support of the development of the BSR’s financial aims and objectives.
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To present the financial accounts to the membership at the Annual General Meeting
- Support the FRC to carry out their duties to:
- ensure the charity keeps proper accounts
- review the charity’s financial performance
- review policies for finance and investment
- ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place
- liaise with the BSR staff team and with the charity’s auditor
- identify financial and other risks facing the organisation and recommending appropriate action
Time commitment
At present, the post requires approximately 2 days per quarter, split over a range of duties, including:
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Preparing for all Board and FRC meetings- reading meeting packs and sending any queries in advance (variable, but approximately 2-3 hours per quarter)
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Meeting with the COO in advance of each committee meeting to ensure the meetings run smoothly and efficiently (60 minutes each quarter)
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Attending the Board of Trustees meetings (four times a year- each meeting is 3 hours, either online or in person)
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Chairing the Finance and Risk Committee meetings (four times a year- each meeting is 2 hours, held online)
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Attending the Remuneration, People and Culture Committee meetings (twice a year- each meeting is 1 hour, held online)
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Chairing the Audit Committee (once a year- one hour, held online)
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Attending BSR Enterprises Ltd meetings (two a year – each meeting is 30 minutes, held online)
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Attending the Annual General Meeting (once a year, held online)
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Attend an annual Trustees and SMT away day (once a year, in person)
Trustees may also be asked, from time to time, to:
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Attend events and other meetings on behalf of BSR
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Attend training relevant to their role
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Be available between board meetings for advice and to make decisions via email
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Be available for other ad hoc requirements
Induction, training and support
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BSR has a finance team who carry all out all day-to-day finance functions and provide quarterly management accounts to the Finance and Risk Committee. The new Treasurer will have support from this team, and from the COO both during their induction period and throughout their term in office. Support is also provided by the CEO and the Chair of Trustees.
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A comprehensive induction is provided for all new Trustees, including access to external financial training for members of FRC
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We use a values behaviour framework to support all our volunteers to thrive in their role
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Specialist financial advice and support is provided by external auditors, investment house fund managers and an investment specialist firm.
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The FRC completes an annual review of their performance as a committee, and undertakes further training as required
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The opportunity to shadow Board meetings before taking up post
Term of office
The Treasurer role term is for three years, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years with approval from the Board.
How to apply
Please upload a cover letter, setting out how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role along with your CV via our website by 5pm on Friday 14 August.
We expect interviews to take place (online) w/c 7 September 2026.
Person specification
- Strategic finance experience
- Ability to consider the implications of corporate risks at a strategic level
- Be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way
- A commitment to BSR, its charitable objectives and values
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the Treasurer role
- Ability to think and apply knowledge strategically
- Integrity, sound independent judgment
- Willingness to listen and learn to make effective decisions
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team and volunteer roles. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability, which you can find out more about from our website. We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.