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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
Act as the central point of contact for safeguarding concerns and external escalations.
Respond to incidents and provide clear advice to staff and volunteers.
Manage referrals and liaise with statutory agencies when needed.
Risk Assessment & Policy Oversight
Lead on risk assessments and ensure proportionate responses to concerns.
Review and update AuDHD UK’s Safeguarding Framework and related policies.
Ensure safeguarding pathways are clear, accessible, and consistently followed.
Compliance & Governance
Monitor compliance with safeguarding legislation and guidance.
Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
Contribute to audits, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
Training & Awareness
Deliver in-house safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.
Promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and reflective practice.
Collaboration & Leadership
Work with the CEO, COO, trustees, Clinical Lead, and Care Coordinator to align safeguarding with organisational goals.
Bring safeguarding expertise into strategic planning and service design.
Essential Skills & Attributes
Recognised safeguarding training or substantial safeguarding experience.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding law, statutory guidance, and best practice.
Sound judgment, discretion, and empathy in complex situations.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to sensitive cases.
Commitment to AuDHD UK’s mission and values.
Lived experience of AuDHD (desired).
Time Commitment Estimate
Safeguarding case management including external escalations : 2–4 hrs/week (variable depending on incidents)
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
Policy framework updates: 4–6 hrs/quarter
Training and team awareness: 2–3 hrs/quarter
Safeguarding audits, governance, and meetings: 2–4 hrs/quarter
Mission Alignment Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate:
Understanding of AuDHD UK’s core purpose.
Commitment to volunteer-led service delivery.
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.
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Volunteering Opportunity
Ucan Enfield Ambassador
What You’ll Do
As a UCAN Enfield Ambassador, you’ll play a key role in helping people find out about and engage with the UCAN project, which promotes healthy lifestyle changes through free exercise, nutrition and wellbeing sessions. You’ll help support sessions on the day and raise awareness in the community.
You will:
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
Time Commitment
Flexible – ideally 2–4 hours per week
May include weekdays or occasional weekends depending on events and session schedules
Location: Various community venues across Enfield
Reports to: UCAN Enfield Project Lead or Practitioner
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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Volunteering Opportunity
Gardening Volunteer – Day Care Centre
What You’ll Do
Support the development and maintenance of our allotment space at the Mabel Churn Day Care Centre. You’ll help create a calm, welcoming outdoor environment where older people can enjoy nature, take part in light gardening activities, and connect with others.
You will:
· Help maintain the allotment space (e.g. watering, weeding, planting, harvesting)
· Support the set-up and upkeep of planting areas, raised beds, or pots
· Encourage and support clients to get involved in simple gardening tasks
· Help keep the outdoor space safe, tidy, and accessible
· Work with staff to plan seasonal planting or small garden projects
· Report any concerns or maintenance needs to staff
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
· Interest in gardening or outdoor activities (no expert knowledge needed)
· Friendly and patient approach when engaging with older people
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Basic understanding of health and safety in an outdoor setting
· Creativity and initiative in developing the space
· Reliable and committed
Time Commitment
Flexible – ideally 2-4 hours per week
Weekdays 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Location: The Mabel Churn Centre, 55b Sunny Road, Enfield, EN3 5EF
Reports to: Day Centre Manager
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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We are looking for individuals who are passionate about increasing and representation for disabled families across society.
What do I have to do?
Attend meetings roughly four times a year to help steer the organisation towards its goals. And using your skill set to help grow and advance our non-profit.
Part of the fabric of Buttons & Bubbles that wherever possible people who volunteer and work with us have lived experience of disability and or illness, (including parents, carers, siblings and friends) This includes our board members.
If you would be interested in having more information about this opportunity or need the board member pack in a different format, please get in contact for an informal chat.
If you would like any reasonable adjustments to the interview process please let us know. Any information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
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Are you a young person aged 18-25 ready to connect globally, build skills, and create positive change? Youth Connect is a virtual mobility programme bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to learn, collaborate, and take action on issues that matter through supported social action in your local community.
Whether you're passionate about helping others or just curious to learn more and put this into practice, this programme will give you the confidence and tools to create meaningful change—right from home. The programme will run from late June - August and is open to young people aged 18-25 globally.
✨ Open, inclusive, and designed for emerging changemakers.
Apply now and be part of a global community shaping the future.
To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About our organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.
About our services
East London Rape Crisis provides a range of support services to women and girls affected by sexual violence; including an Information & Support service, counselling, advocacy and group workshops
About the role
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become part of our team.
Our volunteers support women through our Information & Support Services, providing emotional and practical support to survivors of sexual violence, their friends, family and other professionals via telephone and email support. There are also opportunities to support the team with administrative tasks that do not involve direct contact with survivors.
You will get:
Volunteers will:
Volunteers must:
Title: ELRC Information & Support Volunteers
Hours: 4 hours per week on Thursday (09:30am-13:30/13:30-16:30pm)
Location: Dagenham Heathway
TRAINING DATES
Thursday 3rd September 10:00-16:30 Dagenham Heathway
Monday 7th September 18:00- 19:00 Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 9th September 18:00- 19:00 Microsoft Teams
Friday 11th September 18:00- 19:00 Microsoft Teams
Thursday 17th September 10:00-16:30 Dagenham Heathway
Saturday 19th September 10:00-12:30 Microsoft Teams
Monday 21st September 18:00- 20:00 Microsoft Teams
Thursday 24th September 18:00- 20:00 Microsoft Teams
Thursday 1st October 10:00-16:30 Dagenham Heathway
Saturday 3rd October 10:00-16:30 Dagenham Heathway
CVs will not be accepted
If you would like to speak to someone about volunteering, please contact Juliana Delmonte (ELRC Co-ordinator)
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
Delivering cutting edge services to end violence against women and children.

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Our outdoor community hub in Worksop launched in autumn 2024 and continues to grow.
We host family events, children’s nature play groups, workshops, green skills training sessions, and much more. We also grow our own produce to use in healthy cooking and eating events on-site.
Every other Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm we work with volunteers who want to be part of something special, to give back to the community and the environment. You can still sign up even if you can’t attend every time or all day, every hour you spent with us is greatly appreciated.
We need volunteers to help us with: DIY, gardening, implementing infrastructure such as polytunnels, raised beds, seating, and more.
From planting and coppicing trees to litter picking and weeding, there are tasks for people of all ages and abilities, whether you’re an avid gardener or a brand new enthusiast. Full training, PPE, and light refreshments are provided. We’ll also fully reimburse your transport costs.
Volunteering has many benefits:
Address: Entrance to Allotments via metal gate next to 109 Cheapside, Worksop, S80 2JD
Facilities: There is a toilet and running water on-site, free on-street parking, and shops nearby.
We are passionate about sustainability, supporting people, communities and local green spaces.



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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader
Role available at Norwich City College
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 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 will you be doing?
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 are we 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?
This role offers the opportunity to:
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
About Boards for Education
Boards for Education is a charity that sources and supports volunteers for governing boards. We aim to improve educational outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners by strengthening governance across the education sector.
With more than 25 years’ experience and a national network of partners, we connect schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers.
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.
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About us:
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share their lived experiences, highlight systemic frustrations and offer solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.
Our membership offers young people and survivors a path to heal, learn digital skills and interactively participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, where members engage in weekly interactive discussions, debates and critical analysis of African, Caribbean and world history, Ifa, classics and political thought. Members will sharpen their reading, reasoning and imagination skills, with opportunities to discuss works directly with authors, highly subsidised plant-based transformative retreats and join a community designed to empower and educate.
We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education and empowerment.
Our content focuses on:
Survivors of CSA, RSA, CT, CA stories
Whistleblowers and retired experts
Generational trauma and healing
Youth empowerment and education
Community transformation through honest storytelling
Our mission is to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice and create a platform rooted in authenticity, deep healing, and transformation.
Job Purpose:
To manage the first point of structured contact for survivors who choose to come forward.
About the role:
This role handles all inbound expressions of interest. They conduct gentle, structured pre-screening conversations to understand:
Readiness to share
Emotional safety considerations
Preferred anonymity level
Boundaries and consent
They do NOT conduct interviews. They prepare individuals for referral into production or therapeutic support pathways.
Ideal Candidate
Calm, grounded, empathetic communicator
Experience in counselling, support work, or helpline environments
Strong emotional containment skills
Ability to hold sensitive conversations without leading or influencing narratives
Experience
Helpline work, counselling support, or victim support services
Mental health support or social work background
Training in active listening and trauma response
Safeguarding awareness
What You Will Gain
Real-world hosting and interviewing experience
Opportunity to build a public profile and media presence
Portfolio-building opportunities across podcasting and storytelling
Networking and relationship-building opportunities
Experience working within a growing media and advocacy platform
Creative freedom and personal growth opportunities
Leadership and media mentorship
Opportunity to develop your own audience and storytelling identity
Potential future paid opportunities and long-term media career pathways
Direct pathway into a future paid role
The chance to help build a nationally recognised media and survivor-support platform
COS opportunities for top performing staff members
This role is designed as a long-term pathway opportunity to a paid position and lifestyle transformation.
We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteering Opportunity
Telephone Survey Assistant
What You’ll Do
Help us understand what older people need by calling clients to complete short surveys. You’ll collect feedback that helps shape our services and programmes.
You will:
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
Time Commitment
2–4 hours between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
(Flexible)
Location: Age UK Enfield offices or remote
Reports to: Survey Coordinator
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteering Opportunity
Administration Assistant
What You’ll Do
Support the Age UK Enfield team with general admin tasks that help our services run smoothly. You’ll help with email communication, data entry, and other simple office duties.
You will:
· Help respond to and send emails from shared inboxes (with support and supervision)
· Input volunteer, client, or service data into our CRM system (training provided)
· Update spreadsheets, mailing lists or booking systems
· Support with printing, scanning or filing where needed
· Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling information
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
· Basic IT and email skills (Outlook, Microsoft Office)
· Attention to detail and a methodical approach
· Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
· Good written communication
Time Commitment
Flexible – ideally one regular half-day or full day per week
Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Location: Age UK Enfield office or remote
Reports to: Relevant team lead or manager, depending on the area of support
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us (email address included in application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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Volunteering Opportunity
Group Activities Mentor
What You’ll Do
Support a small group of older people aged 65+ to become more active and improve their wellbeing. You'll facilitate discussions, encourage participation, and help the group work towards shared goals during a 12-week programme.
You will:
· Support a group of up to 6 participants
· Help the group identify a shared wellbeing or physical activity goal
· Facilitate weekly group sessions
· Encourage participation and positive peer support
· Monitor progress towards agreed goals
· Introduce ideas and activities that support healthy ageing and wellbeing
· Maintain attendance and session records
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
· Group facilitation
· Communication and leadership
· Motivation and coaching skills
· Confidence managing group discussions
· Organisation and planning
· Problem-solving and teamwork
Time Commitment
Minimum 2 hours per week
Flexible weekdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm
Location: Community locations around Enfield
Reports to: Communities in Motion Manager
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Becoming a Trustee with Brigantia Learning Trust is an opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting difference. Trustees are central to our mission. You will be part of a committed group helping to shape the future of education across our academies. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals, community leaders, and educators to ensure that every learner thrives, regardless of background, barriers, or circumstance. This is a chance to support transformative work, promote fairness, and be part of creating excellence together.
As a volunteer Trustee, we are committed to ensuring your time with us is meaningful and rewarding. As a Trustee, you will receive:
Trustees play a critical leadership role to ensure the Trust meets its charitable purpose and remains focused on the communities it serves. As a member of the board, you will:
We are building a Board that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life who care about education and social justice.
We ask for:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader
Roles available at colleges in Redcar
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 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 will you be doing?
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 are we 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?
This role offers the opportunity to:
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
About Boards for Education
Boards for Education is a charity that sources and supports volunteers for governing boards. We aim to improve educational outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners by strengthening governance across the education sector.
With more than 25 years’ experience and a national network of partners, we connect schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers.
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.
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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!
Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader
Roles available at colleges across E10, London.
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 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 will you be doing?
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 are we 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?
This role offers the opportunity to:
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
About Boards for Education
Boards for Education is a charity that sources and supports volunteers for governing boards. We aim to improve educational outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners by strengthening governance across the education sector.
With more than 25 years’ experience and a national network of partners, we connect schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers.
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.
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