Spectra is a Community Interest Company (CIC), working to improve the choices, health and well-being of structurally excluded communities across London, particularly in their sexual health, emotional resilience and wellbeing, and to combat isolation and minimise risk.
Under the guidance of its Chief Executive and Board of Directors, Spectra’s outstanding staff team provides supportive, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental services, all of which are peer-led, meaning people with lived and learned experience deliver them. Spectra strives to proactively identify the needs of all its service users and support them appropriately and effectively.
We are now seeking a suitably experienced and committed individual to join our Board as a Director of the CIC. You will join a Board of six other Directors.
If you are passionate about addressing health inequalities and share our mission to support and empower people, we would love to hear from you.
You will provide strategic direction for the organisation around Communications, marketing and PR. You will support our plans to increase our reach and brand, further our communications work and strategy, including social media marketing and campaigning, and enhance our PR opportunities. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services; help us in advancing our vision and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
Spectra is based in Vauxhall, South London. It is expected that you will attend five meetings (in the evening, currently online on a Monday evening) and two SMT/Board Away Days each year (currently in person). In addition, it is envisaged that you will contribute your expertise outside of Board meetings on occasion, e.g. to review service or planning reports, to input into a focus group, etc.
Registered Charity 
21 - 50
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Spectra is a Community Interest Company (CIC), working to improve the choices, health and well-being of structurally excluded communities across London; particularly in relation to their sexual health, emotional resilience and well-being, and to combat isolation and minimise risk.
Under the steer of its Chief Executive and Board of Directors, Spectra’s outstanding staff team provide supportive, knowledgeable, non-judgemental services, which are all peer-led, meaning they are delivered by people with lived experience. Spectra strives to proactively identify the needs of all its service users and support them appropriately and effectively.
We are now seeking a suitably experienced and committed individual to join our Board as a Director of the CIC, and are particularly looking for someone with financial management and budgetary experience, particularly from a voluntary or statutory sector background.
If you feel passionately about addressing health inequalities and have an ethos aligned to our mission to support and empower people, we would love to hear from you.
You will provide strategic direction for the organisation on financial management, including helping to shape and support our ongoing financial strategy. You will support Spectra’s delivery of statutory and grant-funded services; help us in advancing our vision and provide constructive scrutiny and oversight of the Chief Executive and the work of Spectra’s staff.
Spectra is based in Vauxhall, South London. It is expected that you will attend five meetings (currently online on a Monday evening) and one SMT/Board Away Day each year (currently in person). In addition, it is envisaged that you will contribute your expertise outside Board meetings on occasion, e.g., to review service or planning reports, to participate in a focus group, etc.
Thank you!
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Designated Safeguarding Lead
AuDHD UK
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Reports to: CEO/COO
Commitment: Flexible, part-time (details negotiable)
Role: Unpaid volunteer position
Purpose: To ensure AuDHD UK upholds the highest safeguarding standards, protecting children, young people, and adults at risk. The DSL will oversee safeguarding policies, training, compliance, and case management across the organisation.
The DSL position does not require daily volunteering, but would require timely responses from queries raised by the safeguarding team.
As a Key Staff member within AuDHD UK, the DSL will be required to provide weekly updates to the COO/CEO regarding safeguarding case management of beneficiaries using AuDHD UK services and are expected to be able to ensure the wider safeguarding team feel supported in their roles. Ideal candidates would be free on Wednesdays at 12-1pm to attend our weekly Key Staff meetings, although this is not essential if the right candidate is unavailable during this time.
This role requires an Enhanced Adult DBS - please only apply if you meet the requirements for a DBS check to be carried out (a 5 year UK address history with a maximum of 12 months abroad AND a biometric passport/ID card for an online ID check).
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding Case Management
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Act as the central point of contact for safeguarding concerns and external escalations.
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Respond to incidents and provide clear advice to staff and volunteers.
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Manage referrals and liaise with statutory agencies when needed.
Risk Assessment & Policy Oversight
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Lead on risk assessments and ensure proportionate responses to concerns.
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Review and update AuDHD UK’s Safeguarding Framework and related policies.
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Ensure safeguarding pathways are clear, accessible, and consistently followed.
Compliance & Governance
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Monitor compliance with safeguarding legislation and guidance.
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Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
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Contribute to audits, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
Training & Awareness
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Deliver in-house safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.
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Promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and reflective practice.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Work with the CEO, COO, trustees, Clinical Lead, and Care Coordinator to align safeguarding with organisational goals.
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Bring safeguarding expertise into strategic planning and service design.
Essential Skills & Attributes
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Recognised safeguarding training or substantial safeguarding experience.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding law, statutory guidance, and best practice.
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Sound judgment, discretion, and empathy in complex situations.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to sensitive cases.
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Commitment to AuDHD UK’s mission and values.
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Lived experience of AuDHD (desired).
Time Commitment Estimate
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Safeguarding case management including external escalations : 2–4 hrs/week (variable depending on incidents)
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Risk assessment external escalation: 1-3 hours a week (this may be increased at times of increased activity within the charity e.g. before the beginning of Peer Support Cohort assignments
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Policy framework updates: 4–6 hrs/quarter
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Training and team awareness: 2–3 hrs/quarter
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Safeguarding audits, governance, and meetings: 2–4 hrs/quarter
Mission Alignment Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate:
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Understanding of AuDHD UK’s core purpose.
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Commitment to volunteer-led service delivery.
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Adherence to safeguarding and ethical guidelines.
To apply: please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining why you would be the best candidate for this specific role.
Only applications that are tailored to this specific role vacancy will be considered. Applications without a covering statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.